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The NIIT University-Student interaction continued with an enlightening seminar, this time in the beautiful city of Chandigarh. The seminar, conducted at Yadavindra Public School (YPS), Mohali received an overwhelming response from an enthusiastic bunch of prospective students and their parents. The illustrious panel consisted of Mr. Rajendra S. Pawar, Pro-Chancellor, NIIT University, Prof M. P. Kapoor, Founding Vice Chancellor, NIIT University and Ms. Anita Kashyap, Vice-Principal, YPS, Mohali.

Mr. Pawar’s emphasis on the need to focus on research in technology captured the attention of all present: "We need more PhDs in India, as the focus is now on research." In the current scenario, the demand for PhDs is 10 times more than the supply. Mr. Pawar explained, "This, particularly because of the opening of the Indian economy in the last decade and the fact that we need to develop our own technical know-how.”

That is the reason why NIIT University is encouraging research at the highest level through PhD programmes in Computer Science and Engineering, Educational Technology, Bioinformatics and Biotechnology through two courses in MTech and one course in the BTech programmes" The enthusiasm of the students and parents was further evident in the long session of one-to-one counseling that followed the discussion.
The seminar received extensive media-coverage as well, with various leading newspapers lauding NIIT University’s efforts to develop ‘Technology Leaders’ for the future. Hindustan Times mentioned that NIIT University "aims at producing professionals with industry linkages, research oriented mindset and multi-faceted education."
Dainik Jagran noted that "NIIT University is all set to start its first academic session in September 2009. Located in the historic city of Neemrana in Rajasthan, the 100 acres fully residential green campus has been set up to develop engineers into tomorrow’s Technology Leaders." Indian Express wrote : "NIIT university is trying to replace the outdated teaching methodology with innovation, where and when it is possible."
Chandigarh Tribune reported: "NIIT University is organizing a series of seminars on engineering to help students who are at the threshold of making career-related decisions. The University is taking these seminars to schools to create awareness for building a successful career in engineering."
Similar encouraging reviews appeared in publications like Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala and Punjab Kesri.