# Chandigarh University

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-18**: NSTC 2026 Day 2 — Scheduled closing day of the conclave.
- **2026-08-17**: NSTC 2026 Day 1 — Scheduled opening day of the National Space Technology Conclave at Chandigarh University.
- **2026-08-14**: Wider press release syndication — ANI News and Calcutta News publish the press release framing NSTC 2026 as India's first university-led conclave.
- **2026-08-13**: Initial PR distribution — The Hindu BusinessLine BrandHub carries Chandigarh University's announcement of NSTC 2026.
- **2025-06**: Shukla becomes first Indian on ISS — Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla makes history as the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, according to the university announcement.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### Chandigarh University Hosts 1st NSTC with 30 Space Scientists
2026-08-14 08:49:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Chandigarh University is set to host India's first university-led National Space Technology Conclave on Aug 17-18, giving students direct access to 30 ISRO/IIST scientists and 10 space-tech CEOs across five roundtables.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/chandigarh-university-nstc-edtech

### Chandigarh University NCC Wing Produces 61 Officers Since 2013
2026-08-12 17:42:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Chandigarh University reports that 61 of its NCC cadets have been commissioned as officers in India's armed forces since 2013 — 32 Army, 18 Navy, 10 Air Force and one Coast Guard. For higher-ed leaders, the program signals a differentiated career-outcome pathway beyond traditional corporate placement, backed by 702 trained cadets and a 40% female seat reservation.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/chandigarh-university-ncc-wing-61-officers-edtech

### University Patent Aims to Monitor 3 Health Vitals During Attendance
2026-08-09 00:44:23 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A patent from Chandigarh University enables biometric attendance systems to capture body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, offering an unobtrusive wellness check for students. This could help institutions proactively address stress and health issues in campus environments.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/attendance-health-monitoring-edtech

### CU UP’s Advanced Credit Program Yields 1,856 Industry Certs in Year One
2026-08-07 21:06:18 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh’s credit-flexible Advanced Credit Program produced 1,856 industry certifications in its first academic year, demonstrating how traditional universities are embracing stackable, credit-based credentials. The model holds implications for edtech platforms seeking integration into university credit frameworks.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/cu-up-advanced-credit-program-1856-certifications

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