CGC University, Mohali, has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Global Educulture Next Gen University 2026’ Award at the Global Educulture Conclave 2026, organised by the Loknayak Jaiprakash National Art and Culture Foundation at The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi. The distinguished recognition celebrates the University’s endeavour to integrate future-ready education, academic excellence and innovation with India’s rich cultural ethos.
The award was received on behalf of CGC University, Mohali, by Mr. Vaibhav Kelay, Assistant Director, Cultural Affairs, in the presence of an eminent gathering of educationists, cultural leaders and distinguished personalities. The honour was presented by a distinguished panel comprising Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Former Union Minister of Education, Government of India; Ms. Małgorzata Wejsis-Gołębiak, Director, Polish Institute, New Delhi; and Padma Bhushan Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, Chairman, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA).
The recognition marks a significant milestone in CGC University’s journey towards building a next-generation educational ecosystem that responds to the aspirations of contemporary learners while remaining deeply rooted in cultural values. As a dynamic, forward-looking institution, the University continues to advance its academic landscape through innovation, research, industry integration, global exposure and holistic student development.
At the heart of this vision is the belief that being future-ready does not mean moving away from one’s roots; it means carrying those values forward into a rapidly changing world. CGC University, Mohali, has consistently created platforms that encourage students to engage with art, culture, creativity and heritage alongside emerging technologies and modern disciplines, enabling them to develop not only professional competence but also a broader sense of identity, responsibility and social consciousness.
The ‘Global Educulture Next Gen University 2026’ recognition further acknowledges the University’s efforts to create an environment where education extends beyond textbooks and classrooms. Through academic and cultural initiatives, student-led engagements, research, innovation and exposure to diverse global perspectives, CGC University, Mohali, continues to prepare young minds to participate confidently in an interconnected world while remaining anchored in the values that shape responsible citizenship.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, the university leadership acknowledged the organisers and jury for the honour and reaffirmed CGC University’s commitment to transformative education, meaningful innovation and holistic student development. The University continues to envision an educational model where technology and tradition, global outlook and cultural consciousness, and knowledge and character come together to shape the leaders of tomorrow.
The award stands as a reflection of CGC University’s evolving identity as a next-generation institution, one that looks ahead without losing sight of where it comes from, and prepares young minds not merely to navigate the future, but to shape it.
