Bengaluru, June 18: With a shared vision of reimagining universities for a Viksit Bharat, KC GlobEd convened leading academicians and industry experts at the Bengaluru Vice Chancellors’ Roundtable Meeting to explore how Indian universities can transform commerce education through globally relevant curricula, industry-integrated learning, and future-ready qualifications to prepare students for an increasingly competitive international workforce.
Organised at the Sterlings Mac Hotel, Benagluru, Karnataka, the roundtable revolved around the theme, “Reimagining Universities for Viksit Bharat: AI-Ready Talent, Employability & Global Competitiveness.” The meet served as a collaborative platform to examine how universities can transform commerce and finance education by integrating emerging technologies, embedding globally recognised professional qualifications within academic pathways, and strengthening industry-academia partnerships to enhance graduate employability in an increasingly AI-driven global economy.
The gathering witnessed participation from Vice Chancellors, and senior academic leaders representing institutions from Bengaluru and neighbouring regions, including AICTE, IIS Bangalore, Dayananda Sagar University, M.S Ramaiah University, Jain University, St. Joseph’s University, RV University, Nrupathunga University, Bangalore University, Kuvempu University, ISBR Business School, Amity University, The Oxford College of Engineering, Institute of Science and many more.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam, Former Chairperson, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, The Indian Institute of Science, (IISc). Addressing the gathering, Prof. Sitharam said, “Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the finance and business landscape, making it imperative for institutions to reimagine commerce education. Building globally competitive talent requires curricula that combine strong academic foundations with emerging technologies, professional competencies, interdisciplinary learning and practical industry exposure, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet the evolving demands of the global economy.”
The discussions were also enriched by insights from senior academic leaders, including Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna, Executive Director, GCC School, and Dr. Kamal Chhabra, Founder and CEO of GCC School and KC GlobEd.
Dr. Kamal Chhabra, Founder & CEO, GCC School and KC GlobEd, said,
“India is witnessing a rising demand for globally qualified finance and taxation professionals. Through this Vice Chancellors’ Round Table, we aim to collaborate with universities to establish centres of excellence offering globally recognized qualifications such as US CPA, US CMA, US EA, and UK ACCA. Our vision is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by making future-focused finance education accessible and creating pathways to careers with Big 4 firms, multinational companies, and global enterprises.”
Prof. (Dr.) Manpreet Singh Manna, Executive Director, GCC School emphasized that Employability can no longer be an afterthought, particularly in commerce and finance education. Universities must embed industry exposure, practical learning and globally relevant competencies within the student journey to create graduates who are job-ready from day one.
The Roundtable concluded with a shared commitment from participating institutions to strengthen industry linkages, accelerate the transformation of commerce and finance education, and build an education ecosystem that nurtures AI-ready, globally competitive talent equipped for the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving economy.