University, Faculty and Leadership Receive Multiple Honours for Excellence in Higher Education
JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU) has been recognised for its excellence in higher education and industry engagement, receiving the prestigious ‘Innovation in Building Academic & Industry Interface’ award at the Rajasthan Leadership Awards 2026, organised by the World Education Congress in Jaipur.
The award acknowledges JKLU’s sustained efforts in fostering meaningful collaborations between academia and industry while promoting experiential learning, interdisciplinary education, industry engagement, and future-ready skills among students.
Adding to the university’s accolades, the Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business (HSB), which offers India’s pioneering MBA in Product Management, received the Best Innovation in Teaching Pedagogy Award. The award was accepted by Dr. Archana Shukla, Director of HSB, in recognition of the school’s innovative and industry-aligned teaching practices.
JKLU Vice Chancellor Dr. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina was honoured with the Inspirational Leader Award for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to the higher education sector.
Further strengthening the university’s achievement, Prof. Sheetal Mundra, Acting Head of the Institute of Management, received the Outstanding Faculty Award for her excellence in teaching, mentorship, research, and academic leadership.
The Rajasthan Leadership Awards brought together leading academicians, institutional heads, educationists, and researchers from across the country to celebrate innovation, excellence, and transformative leadership in education.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Vijaysekhar Chellaboina, Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, said, “This recognition at the Rajasthan Leadership Awards 2026 is a proud moment for the entire JKLU community. It reflects our unwavering commitment to creating a future-focused institution where academic excellence seamlessly integrates with industry relevance. We remain dedicated to fostering innovation, leadership, and transformative learning experiences that empower our students and faculty to create meaningful impact in society.”
Established in 2011, JK Lakshmipat University carries forward the JK Group’s 140-year legacy of excellence and nation-building. Through its Institute of Design, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Institute of Management, and Hari Shankar Singhania School of Business, the university offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, including BDes, MDes, BTech, MTech, BBA, MBA, and PhD programmes.
The Rajasthan Leadership Awards, hosted by the World Education Congress, continue to serve as a distinguished platform recognising institutions and individuals driving innovation, leadership, and excellence in the education ecosystem.