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23 Oct, 2026

CT University Partners with Quick Heal Academy

School: School of Engineering and Technology

Collaboration Offers 24 Industry-Oriented Courses

CompTIA Certification Pathways to Boost Cybersecurity Skills

Ludhiana: CT University has entered into an industry–academia collaboration with Quick Heal Academy (QHA), a division of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, to strengthen cybersecurity education and equip students with industry-relevant skills.

With over three decades of research and development in computer and network security solutions, Quick Heal Technologies Limited is among India’s leading IT security solutions companies. The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations by integrating practical cybersecurity education, hands-on training and professional certification pathways into university programmes.

Under this initiative, 14 industry-oriented courses will be offered to B.Tech students and 10 courses to BCA students. Additionally, four B.Tech courses and two BCA courses will be mapped with globally recognised CompTIA certification pathways. The initiative will help students strengthen their technical competencies, gain industry exposure and develop future-ready skills for emerging opportunities in cybersecurity and digital security.

Sardar Charanjit Singh Channi, Chancellor, CT University, said, “In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical priority across industries. Our collaboration with Quick Heal Academy reflects our commitment to providing students with education that goes beyond textbooks and prepares them for real-world challenges. By bringing industry expertise into the academic ecosystem, we aim to nurture skilled, confident and responsible professionals who can contribute meaningfully to the digital future.”

He further added, “At CT University, we believe that strong industry partnerships are essential to building a future-ready generation. Initiatives such as this provide students with opportunities to develop practical expertise, understand global industry standards and explore emerging career pathways in cybersecurity and technology.”

Dr. Nitin Tandon, Vice Chancellor, CT University, said, “This collaboration is an important step towards strengthening our industry-aligned academic framework. By integrating specialised cybersecurity courses and internationally recognised certification pathways, we aim to ensure that our students gain relevant technical knowledge, practical exposure and the professional competencies required to succeed in a competitive global environment.”

The collaboration was facilitated in the presence of Nitin Bhogan, Director, Quick Heal Academy, and Awadhesh Kumar Shukla, Manager, Quick Heal Academy, representing the industry partner. Dr. Pankaj Jain, Director – CRC, and Dr. Ishpreet Singh Virk, Head of Department – Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), CT University, are also associated with the university’s broader focus on strengthening industry engagement, academic innovation and career-oriented learning.

Through this partnership, CT University continues to reinforce its commitment to experiential education, industry–academia collaboration and the development of future-ready professionals equipped to address emerging challenges in cybersecurity and the digital technology sector.

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