The inauguration ceremony was graced by a distinguished assembly of academic and industry leaders, including Chief Guest Dr. Labh Singh, former Chairman of IEI Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre; Guests of Honour Karnail Singh, Secretary of IEI Punjab and Chandigarh State Centre; and Dr. Arvind Dhingra, former Chairman and Ex-Council Member of IEI Ludhiana Centre. Representing Chandigarh University were Vice-Chancellor Prof (Dr) Raviraja N Seetharam, Pro-VC (Academics) Prof (Dr) Raghuveer VR, and Advisor to the Chancellor Prof (Dr) RS Bawa.
During his inaugural address, Dr. Labh Singh emphasized that modern engineering is about shaping society, solving real-world problems, and creating a sustainable future. He noted that India stands at a crucial juncture of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and the Industry 4.0 revolution, with young engineers at the epicenter of this change. Dr. Singh highlighted that the IEI covers 15 different engineering branches and that the new chapter will provide students with grants and funds for technical development, certification, and research. He further asserted that the initiative promotes "equitable development" by supporting equal opportunities and greater participation of women in engineering, fully aligning with the visions of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Skill India.
Prof (Dr) Raviraja N Seetharam expressed pride in Chandigarh University joining the ranks of over 1,700 IEI Student Chapters in India. He highlighted CU's status as India's number one private university for three consecutive years according to QS World University Rankings. He noted that while five disciplines were featured in 2025, 11 disciplines have now secured places in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Specifically, three engineering subjects, including Computer Science and Information System, are ranked among the top 300 globally, placing CU within the top 1% of universities worldwide. He stated the IEI chapter offers a golden opportunity for students to hone talents through networking and grant access.
Furthering this sentiment, Karnail Singh remarked that IEI membership enables students to acquire wealth in knowledge for resolving societal problems through interaction with experienced professionals. Pro-VC Prof (Dr) Raghuveer VR urged students to utilize the chapter to build successful professional careers, noting that India is looking for engineers to contribute in a significant way. Dr. Arvind Dhingra added that the chapter connects students to 124 centers and over 3 lakh professionals, offering international exposure and professional engineering certificates recognized globally. Prof (Dr) RS Bawa concluded the technical highlights by mentioning that students can access 85 scholarships totaling Rs 7.15 lakh available to meritorious engineering students across IEI chapters, alongside library facilities and professional interaction with Fellow Members.
As a NAAC A+ Grade and QS World Ranked autonomous institution located near Chandigarh, Punjab, Chandigarh University continues to set benchmarks as the youngest university in India to achieve such accreditation. Offering over 109 UG and PG programs across diverse fields including engineering, management, and law, the university, recognized by WCRC for the Best Placements, has solidified its role as a premier hub for engineering excellence through this landmark IEI integration.
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