TERMS AND CONDITIONS PGBSR Ver 3.0
The post graduate PROGRAM in BANKING SALES and relationship management
Ver 3.0 – 04 NOV 2024
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The following words and expressions shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings as set out below:
“Assessment” – means various forms of tests that are conducted to evaluate the learning outcomes for each Learner in the Program.
“Attendance” -means attending the Live Virtual connect sessions by a learner, for a significant part of the planned duration.
“Award/Title” – is the certificate conferred to a Learner in the form of a digitally verifiable document, upon successful completion of the Program and meeting all the required prerequisites for conferring the same.
“Batch” – is launched to facilitate the execution of a Program. A Batch is identified with its unique Batch Code, and its other attributes such as days and time of execution, planned start date, and projected end date. Candidates are allocated a batch, to learn and complete the respective program.
“Candidate”- shall mean an individual meeting the Eligibility Criteria of the program.
“Career Guidance” – shall mean the Candidates are provided support in creating their online portfolio, LinkedIn profiling, and soft skill workshop.
“Certificate” – is the digitally verifiable document issued to the Learner upon completing the Program and meeting the required prerequisites as applicable for completion of the said Program.
“Credential” – shall include all the documents certifying the age, address, degree certificate, etc. obtained by the Candidate. The Candidate shall be required to produce the original of the Credentials if required by NIIT or the Prospective Employer.
“Eligibility Criteria”- shall mean the eligibility criteria that the Candidate must meet before he/she applies for the program.
“Learner” – shall mean the Candidate who has taken admission in the said program at NIIT as per the admission criteria and evaluation process.
“Learning Portal”- Learners will be able to access the needful resources at the Learning Portal or Learning Management System (LMS) after enrolment. Learners’ access to the Learning Portal will be governed by the terms and conditions, which are available on the Portal.
“NIIT” – shall mean NIIT Ltd, having its registered office at 85, Sector 32, Institutional Area, Gurugram, Haryana 122001.
“Offer Letter”- shall mean a letter issued by a Prospective Employer offering gainful engagement/employment to the Learner, to join their organization from a particular date and for a particular position.
“Payment Option” – shall mean any of the opted Payment plans as mentioned on the program page of the NIIT website.
“Placement”- shall mean the offer of engagement/employment from a Prospective Employer by issuing an Offer Letter.
“Placement Assistance” – shall mean providing the placement selection opportunities (maximum 3) with the organizations to the Candidate who has duly complied with the mentioned Terms & Conditions.
“Procedure”- shall mean the procedure to be followed by the Candidate for his/her Placement.
“Program”- shall mean the program mentioned in the applicability section for which the Learner has taken admission at NIIT.
“Program Fee” – shall mean the total fee for the program payable by the Learner for the services opted with the program, including Admission, Tuition Fee, Placement Fee, and Funding Charges (if applicable). Applicable taxes to be paid on and above the Program Fee.
“Prospective Employer”- shall mean the third-party organization who may issue the Offer Letter to the Candidate for his/her Placement.
“Admission Validity Period and Statute of Limitation (SOL)”- This is the period, for which the admission is valid for the learner. The validity period will be different for different programs and admission category. Learner can obtain the title of the program and any applicable placement services within this period.
2.0 APPLICABILITY
These Terms and Conditions (T&C) shall apply to all the ‘Learners’ taking admission to The Post Graduate Program in Banking Sales and Relationship Management. The enrolled Learner is bound by the rules, regulations, timings, administrative procedures, and discipline requirements as applicable and must necessarily comply with the program guidelines.
- PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Learner should have successfully completed Graduation.
- Learner’s age should be less than 24 years and 6 months at the time of admission.
- Learner must be medically fit & able to produce the proof of the same (if required)
- Learner Academic performance should have Scored >=50% aggregate in 10th , 12th, and Graduation.
- Learner must have completed Graduation, 12th & 10th in regular mode only. Any other mode of education like Correspondence/ Vocational/ Open schooling/ Distance learning/etc., shall not be
- Learner can’t have more than one year gap in their academics between 10th till Any break in academics, due to medical reasons or due to any other studies that may have been undertaken in between, shall be considered as a gap.
- Graduates in any discipline of BE/BTech/Engineering streams are not eligible for the program.
- Learner must possess PAN Card and Aadhaar Card & upload a self-attested scan copy of the same at the time of (The upload file should be in Jpeg, Tiff, PNG, PDF format and not exceeding 5 MB)
- Learners having up to 2 years of work experience can also appl
4.0 PROGRAM ADMISSION
The candidate needs to apply for the program by filling the online application form on www.niit.com/India. It is implied that the Candidate is fully aware of the eligibility requirements and program details mentioned on the website and then applying for the program.
The Candidate needs to submit/upload the scanned copies of the following documents and produce the originals for verification when required.
- Date of Birth:10thcertificate / Passport
- Academic Performance: Mark Sheet and/or Certificates of Class 10th, 12th, and Graduation
- Work experience (If applicable): Last salary slips, appointment letter & release letter
- Identity: Aadhar card/ PAN Card
In the event of non-submission and/or being unable to produce the originals and/or discrepancy in the documents/information furnished by the Candidate, the admission will be withheld/cancelled anytime at the sole discretion of NIIT with no refund of the fee paid.
Selection to the program is based on the performance in the Admission Test (which may include Aptitude Test, Language Test, and Personal Interview, etc.).
Selected Candidates will receive the Admission Selection Letter by email, post which they would need to pay the applicable program fee on or before the last date mentioned in the letter.
The Admission selection letter is not transferable and does not guarantee the seat unless the registration formalities are completed within the last date mentioned in the letter or before the admissions are closed for the batch, whichever is earlier.
The registration is for a specific Program and for a specific batch with a defined delivery schedule only. Therefore, the admission is valid for the specific program, batch, and period. The candidate is expected to complete the program as per the batch schedule within this period.
Due to unavoidable reasons if the batch start date is revised to a later date or advanced, the admission validity period will be revised accordingly. Candidates will be informed through email about the change in the batch start date. Any Candidate having an objection to the revised schedule may write to customercarebfsi@niit.com and discuss alternate options, which may include the cancellation of admission. In the absence of any objection raised, it is construed as acceptance of the changes. NIIT will not be responsible for any financial damages/claims due to such changes.
Candidates can’t take any Break from the program once the batch has started or deferred the admission to a later batch. For any unavoidable reasons, if the batch is changed the Candidates may have to pay the applicable convenience charges. In case of batch change, the days and timings of the changed batch may be different from the current batch and NIIT does not guarantee the same batch schedule.
5.0 FOREIGN NATIONALS
Admission to NIIT programs is open for learners residing in India only.
Foreign nationals residing in India seeking admission need to upload /email a copy of the Valid Passport, Valid Student Visa for staying and studying in India, Valid registration with FRRO, and residential address proof to customercarebfsi@niit.com.
If Placement Assistance is a part of the program offering, then for the foreign nationals, the Placement service will not be applicable.
In case of any cancellation of the admission, the refund amount (if applicable) will be refunded to the same source account through which the initial fee has been paid.
The onus of having all the valid documents, submitting the copies of the same to NIIT, and producing the originals on demand, lies solely with the Candidate. Noncompliance of the same shall lead to legal consequences as per law.
6.0 LOAN FACILITY
NIIT, in the best interest of the Candidates, has enabled loan facilities in association with the private Finance Companies (3rd Party Lenders). The Loan approval will be subject to the Learner’s eligibility as determined by the Lender. The loan facility is applicable for select programs only.
Availing the loan through the 3rd party Lender is optional and as per the personal decision of any Candidate. Candidates can also register in the program by paying the full fee without availing of the loan or they can avail of loan from any other sources.
Candidates should read and understand all the terms and conditions (including the interest rates, EMI amount, foreclosure, etc.) applicable before availing of the loan and choose the Lender to avail the loan. The loan agreement is between the Candidate and the Lender and NIIT has no role in the Loan Process.
Candidates availing of the loan, need to pay the applicable booking fee to NIIT within the due date as mentioned in the Admission Selection Letter to reserve the seat in the selected batch.
The balance program fee needs to be paid after the loan is processed. Registration to the program is confirmed only on payment of the full fees.
If there is any delay in the loan process, and the registration formalities are not completed before the last date of admission for the batch, then the Candidate will be accommodated in the next available batch at the time of registration. NIIT will not be responsible for any delay in either loan processing or loan disbursement by the loan provider.
If the Candidate’s loan application is not approved, then the Candidate can pay the balance fee and register for the program. If the Candidate is not able to pay the requisite fee, then he/she can apply for a refund of the booking fee. Candidate will be eligible for the refund of the booking fees after deducting Rs 2,000.00 + GST non-refundable fee. The Refund will be processed within 45 working days after approval and the amount will be credited to the Candidate’s bank account. The refund of the booking fee is only possible if the loan is rejected by the Lender and not if the Candidate wants to withdraw the admission offer.
Candidates availing of a loan may need to pay an applicable loan processing fee as applicable to the Lender at the time of loan approval. Candidates should pay their EMIs directly to the 3rd party loan provider.
For Loan closure or cancellation of the loan application, or any dispute related to the loan, the Candidate is required to contact the Lender directly and NIIT has no role in the same.
7.0 REGISTRATION CANCELLATION / REFUNDS
Rs 2,000.00 + GST of the total fee paid is non-refundable and will be forfeited if the registration process is not completed within the due date.
The Learner can cancel the registration or withdraw from the Program at any time.
If the cancellation request is submitted before 48 hrs before the batch start date, the Learner is entitled to a full refund after deducting the non-refundable fee, payment gateway charges, and applicable taxes.
If the cancellation request is submitted on or after the batch start date (even if the Candidate did not attend any session and or did not avail of any services), there will be no refund applicable.
If the cancellation of registration is due to delay/revision in starting the batch (program) from the scheduled start date or the batch/program is cancelled, then the Learner will be eligible for a full fee refund.
If the Learner decides to discontinue the program after the batch has started, the learner will carry the liability of paying the full program fee and there will be no refund of the program fee already paid. If the Learner has availed any loan towards the program fee, then the closure of the loan needs to be discussed with the lender directly.
If the Learner is eligible for any refund and the Learner has availed the loan facility, then the refund amount will be paid to the learner after settling the outstanding loan amount with the Loan Provider. The refund will be made to the Learner’s bank account only.
There will be no refund on cancellation of registration due to disciplinary action initiated against the Learner.
8.0 PROGRAM PEDAGOGY
The Program is completely delivered through Online live Instructor led mode. Additionally, Learner needs to undergo self-paced e-learning modules.
The Program focusses on skill building with extensive pre-reads & videos. NIIT believes that by completing all activities as per the program design; every individual learner will acquire the necessary skills to be job ready.
The Program content imparts required domain knowledge and is interwoven with relevant functional, behavioural, professional, selling, and customer service skills and Technology.
All Digital contents access provided by NIIT is strictly for the use of the Learner during the program only and cannot be copied or replicated or electronically transmitted or misused in any manner.
The medium of instruction in the program will be in English only.
9.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The learner should abide by the program’s academic milestones and all other guidelines governing the execution and completion of the program. The Learner undertakes to put in his best effort towards improving skills and knowledge by learning from the registered program.
The duration of the Program is 186 Hrs. of Online training.
The program is planned for 6 hours per day 6 days a week. However, NIIT may alter the pace of the Program. The pace of the program may vary from batch to batch. Under such a scenario, the number of days/week and number of hours/days may change accordingly. Any change in pace of the Program post Batch commencement shall be communicated to the Learner by NIIT. In case it is inconvenient for a Learner, then an appropriate solution shall be provided on a case-to-case basis. In case the program pace is increased, the calendar time will reduce, and the instalment payment schedule will be realigned accordingly. Change of the program pace does not alter the loan schedule as the loan is through a 3rd party NBFC and is independent of the NIIT program.
The Learner must honour the financial obligation even if he/she decides to discontinue the program at any time.
10.0 ASSESSMENTS
- Module Test (MT) shall be conducted online at the end of every module.
- MT shall be on NIIT Assessment System (NAS) available in Learner Login on training.com.
- MT/ Skill based/ Role Play evaluations shall be conducted by the faculty while program is being executed based on the milestone.
- A Learner is entitled for maximum of three attempts of exam. To clarify, the Learner can have a maximum of one main and two supplementary attempts only.
- If an Examination has been scheduled for a Learner and he/she does not appear for the same, then the same shall be counted as an attempt.
- There is no Fee applicable for the main attempt and first supplementary attempt.
- The second supplementary attempt shall be subject to payment of INR 500 plus applicable Taxes in favor of “NIIT Ltd”.
- Learner are recommended to successfully clear the NISM certification to improve his/her employability. This is an external certification that the Learner needs to clear on their own. The Fee also shall be borne by the Learner.
11.0 CERTIFICATION
NIIT certificate shall be awarded to Learners who have completed the Program subject to the condition mentioned in table below.
| Condition | Certificate Type |
| Successful Completion of Training | Graded |
| Not clearing Training i.e. Overall Marks <50% and and attendance ≥ 75% | Participatory |
| Not clearing Training i.e. Overall Marks <50% and attendance < 75% | No Certificate |
The certificate will be in digital form and will be downloadable from learner’s Dashboard of niit.com post completion of Program. It will also be emailed to the Learners on their registered Email ID.
12.0 PLACEMENT
NIIT offers Placement Service as an allied service to all the successfully completed the Post Graduate program in Banking Sales and Relationship Management program. This service is free and optional. Placement Service is applicable to the Learners as per the criteria and rules mentioned below:
12.1 Career Guidance and Placement Preparation:
- NIIT shall organize workshops for the Learners on how to create Digital Portfolio, LinkedIn Profile NIIT shall also organise sessions on the following areas to enhance the employability of the Learners.
- Industry Connect – Inviting speakers from the industry to share the industry perspective.
- Alumni Connect – Inviting the NIIT Alumni to share their Experience and Learnings
- Frequently Asked Interview Questions
- Personality Development sessions
- For Learners eligible for Placement Assistance, apart from the sessions mentioned above, various grooming sessions shall be organised by NIIT to help Learners enhance their selection possibilities. Such grooming sessions would include:
- Aptitude Test preparation
- Technical Mocks
- Client briefing sessions before participating in any selection process so that Learners have a clear understanding about the Organisation, role and expectations.
- Learners are informed about the schedule of these events through email and/or through message centre in LMS. It is the responsibility of the Learners to self-nominate for these sessions and participate. It is also the responsibility of the Learners to attend as many workshops/sessions as possible and benefit from the same.
- Once the schedule is communicated to the Learners and the sessions are conducted, the service is considered as delivered irrespective of the Learner attending the session. There will be no repetition of any of these sessions.
12.2 Placement Assistance
All eligible Learners shall be provided with up to 3 placement opportunities within 90 days of successful completion of the program in any of the Private Sector Banks, NBFC or related organisations.
As part of Placement Assistance, NIIT’s responsibility is to provide with the suitable job opportunities based on the Learner profile, and the learner responsibility is to prepare well, and perform well in the selection process in order to gain employment.
12.2.1 Eligibility Criteria for Placement Assistance
- Learners’ admission must have been within Program defined Admission Process
- Learner age should not exceed 24 years and 9 months at the time of program completion for availing placement service.
- Learner has to be a graduate in non-Engineering stream with >=50% in 10th, 12th and Graduation.
- Mode of education has to be regular with maximum gap of 1 year.
- Learner should have successfully completed the program with >=50% CWAP and >=85% attendance
- Learner Must have 100% Attendance in the Placement Engagement Sessions
- Learner must have CIBIL score >720 [this is a requirement for most jobs in Banks and NBFCs]
- Learner must be willing to attend interviews and selection process anywhere in India at own expenses.
- Learner must be open to sales and relationship management roles in Banks and NBFCs
- Learner should have good communication skills.
- Learner would need to clear the Personal Interview from NIIT, conducted to check basic communication skills and understanding of the role.
12.2.2 Norms of Placement Assistance
- The Learner shall create, update, maintain and share his/her profile/portfolio through the digital platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) to NIIT, as required for the Placement services.
- The Learner is expected to cooperate with NIIT’s placement process in its entirety. Placement Service is offered FREE for the Candidates, not availing of these services does not lead to any refund of the program fee.
- The Learner shall maintain high standards of integrity, attendance, punctuality, regularity, and participation in the placement process.
- NIIT shall provide adequate opportunities to the Learner to prepare and appear for the Interviews and other selection processes, to secure a placement.
- The Learner shall regularly attend the placement preparation modules, client briefing sessions, and any other sessions as applicable.
- The Learner shall attend the placement selection process (written test, Interviews, etc.), anytime and anywhere in India as conducted by the Prospective employer at the Learner’s own cost (if so required).
- The placement provided will be anywhere in India. The Learner shall be ready to relocate at their own cost to any location, as may be offered by the Prospective employer.
- The Learner shall be provided with Placement opportunities based on his/her technical skills, personality attributes, academic performance, etc. that will match with the Prospective Employer’s requirements. Job opportunities in Organizations having high cut-off criteria in academic performance will be offered to only those Learners who will meet the criteria.
- Placement will be according to the terms of employment as laid down by the Prospective Employer and the Learner has to abide by the same.
12.3 Discharge of Placement Obligations (Deemed)
- NIIT shall be deemed to have discharged its obligations regarding Placement Service towards a Learner under the following circumstances.
- If the Learner is under Placement Assistance Category and has received at least one offer letter as applicable for the Program, from a Prospective Employer irrespective of the number of selection opportunities provided.
- If the Learner is under Placement Assistance Category, and the Learner has been provided with the defined number of selection opportunities as per their eligibility irrespective of whether the Learner has availed the same or not.
- For the Learners under Placement Assistance Category, If the Time-period applicable for the Learner to avail the placement opportunities has lapsed irrespective of the number of selection opportunities utilised by the Learner, and NIIT has provided the opportunities as applicable for the Category.
- If the Learner voluntarily decided to withdraw from the Placement Service.
- If the Learner is disqualified on medical grounds by the organisation.
- If the Learner does not disclose any information or discloses wrong information and mislead NIIT and the Organisation, and the Learner is disqualified from availing Placement Services.
- If the Organisation rejects the Learner based on negative report received during the Verification check done by the Organisation or by an agency appointed by them.
- If the Learner is not contactable, not responding to the emails, without any prior information and approval, for more than 30 days, the Learner will be barred from availing any further Placement Services.
- If the Learner displays disinterest in the Placement services or violates any of the placement norms
- If the learner displays non-participation, indulging in unfair means, or any other act of non-cooperation with NIIT or the Partner Organization’s Selection process. Any such act shall lead to the withdrawal of the Placement service on disciplinary grounds, at NIITs sole and absolute discretion.
- If the learner is not showing any improvement, non-participation in the placement process despite providing feedback and remedial sessions.
- If the Learner is expelled from the services on disciplinary ground.
Since Placement Assistance is a Free Service provided to the Learners, and is optional, there is no refund of the fee associated with this service. The learner is not entitled to any refund once NIIT has deemed to have discharged its obligations regarding Placement Service towards the Learner under any of the above circumstances including Learner being expelled on disciplinary grounds.
13.0 DIGITAL DEVICES
The Learner needs to have their own desktop or laptop computer (refer to www.niit.com for requisite configuration), Webcam, Headset with echo cancellation mic, broadband Internet connectivity with minimum 20MBPS, and Uninterrupted Power Supply to join this program.
Registration to the Program implies that the Learner has the requisite infrastructure as per the details mentioned in the product webpage/ Program brochure. Not having the requisite hardware and connectivity will affect the learning.
The Learner is responsible to arrange their own resources (hardware/software/connectivity) as required to attend the Program.
The Learner is fully responsible for the proper functioning of the computer hardware and internet access.
NIIT is not responsible for the charges incurred for the usage of hardware, software, or internet services provider fees.
For the procurement, installation, upgrade, or troubleshooting of any hardware, the Learners need to contact their own vendors and NIIT is not responsible for the same.
14.0 SOFTWARE
NIIT will only provide the details of the software required for the Program. It will be the responsibility of the Learners to arrange for the necessary open-source or licensed software and install it on their devices. Not having the requisite software will affect the learning.
For the procurement, installation, upgrade, or troubleshooting of any software, the Learners need to contact their own vendors and NIIT is not responsible for the same.
15.0 LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
As part of the program, NIIT will provide access to the online LMS through the www.niit.com portal.
The LMS will have the facility to attend online sessions, access to digital learning materials, session recordings , assignments, and Learning Plan as applicable for the program.
The access to the Learning Management System (LMS) is limited to the duration of the program or until the batch is completed. Once the program or batch is completed, learners will not be able to access any of these resources.
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16.0 COMMUNICATION
To keep the Learner informed and updated about the learning, and other services, NIIT may communicate with the Learner through anyone/or all means such as SMS/Call (at registered mobile number), email (at registered email-ID), or by post (at residential address) or message on LMS.
All such communications sent to the Learner are considered acknowledged and read.
It is the responsibility of the Learner to update any change in their details, by writing to the helpdesk at customercarebfsi@niit.com.
Learners should be aware that by taking admission to any program at NIIT, they have given the consent to NIIT to use their personal information which includes mobile number, email id, and residential address for communicating with them, at present and in the future as well.
Learner confirms that laws in relation to the unsolicited communication referred in National Do Not Call Registry (the “NDNC Registry” and “DND”) as laid down by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will not be applicable for such communication/ calls/ SMS received from NIIT, its employees, agents and/or associates.
For any grievances, the Learner may write to customercarebfsi@niit.com.
17.0 DISCIPLINE
Learners are required to adhere to the norms of discipline and decorum during the Online Sessions. Non-adherence to the same may result in consequential penal action, which may even include cancellation of Admission.
Any Learner who is found using unfair means during online examinations, or while doing hands-on assignments and assessments, by indulging in activities like copying, discussions, using technology-based instruments, or other means to cheat, will be debarred from the further continuation of the Program.
There will be Zero tolerance towards any form of copying. Mentors’ decision is final in cases of plagiarism.
Indiscipline shall include, but not be limited to misbehaviour, nuisance, brawl, use of foul language in the online chat forums, posting objectionable material in the Learning Management System (LMS), use of unfair means at the time of assessments, being drunk, having consumed narcotics substances, and indulging in any act or omission which amounts to discouraging / demeaning/ hampering the program structure during the Online Sessions.
NIIT expects the Learner to resolve all matters relating to the enrolled program, delivery, fees, scholarship (if any), and placement; directly with the NIIT designated officer. Any attempt to bring any outside influence directly/or indirectly – upon any NIIT authority or NIIT Partner Organization (if any) to further impact Learner’s interests, in respect of matters pertaining to the association with NIIT and NIIT Services with any Partner Organization; would amount to a breach of admission contract and academic norms. It would lead to debarring the Learner from availing further services from NIIT and thus will lead to the initiation of appropriate action.
During the course of Learner’s association with NIIT, the Learner will not take part in any demonstration/agitation against NIIT and its officials for/or on behalf of any external bodies/political outfits – either as a member or a sympathizer. Any act in contravention of the above would be treated as prejudicial to the interest and reputation of the institute leading to the initiation of appropriate action.
NIIT expects the Learner to notify NIIT officials immediately with the past and current details of any civil or criminal case(s) instituted against the Learner in any Court of Law or any complaint/show cause notice/prosecution with/by any Police Station or by any statutory authority, as also the Learner will notify any outcome of such complaint to NIIT in writing. Any act in breach of this term or suppression of facts would entail initiation of appropriate action as deemed fit by NIIT/Partner Organization.
18.0 PRIVACY POLICY
Learners are also supposed to abide by the privacy policy, the terms and conditions mentioned in the LMS, and NIIT Student App at all times. Any unethical and unprofessional conduct by the Learner shall cause cancellation of admission and forfeiture of the Program fee.
19.0 GENDER SENSITIZATION
NIIT does not discriminate or encourage any kind of sexual harassment of women employees or Learners. Anyone found in violation of the same will be dealt with, as per the law.
20.0 MEDICAL FITNESS
Candidates enrolling in the program, confirm the understanding that this program is being offered through online admission and the training is delivered online, and they are medically fit to undergo the same without any constraints.
If the Candidate is eligible for any Placement Services, the placement of the Candidate post completing the program successfully is subject to the candidate clearing the medical fitness requirements of the recruiting organization.
If the Candidate is unable to clear/satisfy the medical requirements, NIIT will not be responsible for the placement of the Candidate and there will be no refund of the program fee. In such cases, NIIT shall be deemed to have discharged its obligations towards the learner’s placement.
21.0 AMENDMENTS
NIIT reserves the right to amend, modify, withdraw or substitute any of the terms and conditions without any prior notice.
The changes may be necessitated due to NIIT’s focus on continuous improvement of the processes and services, research and development in the methodologies, pedagogy, technology obsolescence, industry requirements, and statutory compliances.
All amendments will be updated in the Terms and Conditions section of the LMS and will be notified to the Learners for information.
The Learners would be required to read and abide by the amendments.
22.0 FORCE MAJEURE
NIIT shall not be liable for delay or failure in performance of any of its obligations under the Agreement when such delay or failure arises from events or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of NIIT (including, without limitation, acts of God, fire, flood, war, explosion, sabotage, terrorism, embargo, civil commotion, economic crisis, recession, acts or omissions of any government entity, supplier delays, communications or power failure, equipment or software malfunction, or labour disputes).
23.0 LEARNER’S UNDERTAKING
The candidate understands that the application form is to be filled by them only and they are responsible for the correctness and completeness of the information provided including the supporting documents. The candidate also understands and agrees that in case if the details provided are found to be incorrect / misrepresented at any time, the admission will be cancelled and there will be no refund of the fee paid.
A Candidate paying the requisite program fee and registering for the program confirms that the Candidate / Learner has read, understood, and agreed to all the terms and conditions as mentioned in this document and www.niit.com website and has not relied on any other oral representation by the NIIT team or any 3rd party.
24.0 DISCLAIMER
NIIT is not a University/Institute under UGC or AICTE act and does not award any Degrees recognized under them. NIIT is a Skills and Talent development organization providing Industry relevant training programs for aspirants.
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Rajendra Singh Pawar is the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of NIIT Limited, a leading Global Talent Development Corporation, and founder of NIIT University, established with a vision of being the role model of learning, research, innovation, and sustainability for the Knowledge Society. He is also the Non-executive Chairman of NIIT Learning Systems Limited.
Under his leadership, NIIT has played a key role in shaping the growth of the Indian IT sector, by creating skilled manpower to drive its momentum. Having revolutionized the IT Training industry, he is now involved in establishing an innovative model in Higher Education, at the not-for-profit NIIT University.
Mr. Pawar is also a member of the Governing body of the not-for-profit NIIT Foundation, which addresses the skilling and livelihood needs of youth from the underserved segments of society.
Education
Mr Pawar did his early schooling in Jammu. Then moved to The Scindia School, Gwalior, and from there to IIT Delhi.
Awards & Recognitions
Mr Pawar's contributions have been widely acknowledged and he has been conferred prestigious awards:
- Acknowledging Mr. Pawar’s contribution to the IT industry in India, he was awarded the country’s prestigious civilian honor, Padma Bhushan, by the President of India in 2011.
- Distinguished Alumnus Award at IIT Delhi in 1995;
- The 'IT Man of the Year' by IT industry journal, Dataquest in 1998;
- 'Master Entrepreneur of the Year' by Ernst & Young in 1999;
- Madhav Award in 1999 at the Scindia School, Gwalior;
- Honorary Doctoral Degree by the Rajiv Gandhi Technical University in 2005;
- Maharaja Gulab Singh Award in 2006;
- Lifetime Achievement ICT Award 2019 by Dataquest;
- Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
Prestigious Positions
- Mr Pawar served as a member of the Prime Minister's National Council on Skill Development (2009-2014) and has also been a part of the PM's National Taskforce (1998), commissioned to develop India into an IT Superpower.
- Actively involved in India’s key Chambers of Commerce, Mr Pawar has led several ICT industry fora, including the National Association of Software & Service Companies (NASSCOM) as its Chairman in 2011-12.
- He is a Fellow of the Computer Society of India and a Distinguished Fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers.
- Mr Pawar was the Chairman of the NASSCOM Cyber Security Task Force which was set up in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to see India emerge as a global hub of Cyber Security products and services.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| NIIT Learning Systems Limited | Non-Executive Chairman |
| NIIT University | Member, Board of Management |
| NIIT Foundation | Member, Governing Body |
| Indian School of Business | Member, Executive Board |
| Scindia School | Vice-President, Board of Governors |
| NIIT Institute of Information Technology | Member, Governing Body |
| Pace Industries Private Limited | Director |
| NIIT Education Services | Director |
| IT Infrastructure Development Corporation Private Limited | Director |
Vice Chairman & Managing Director, NIIT Limited
Vijay K. Thadani is the Co-Founder of NIIT Group and serves as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NIIT Ltd, a leading Global Talent Development Corporation. He is also the Co-Founder of the not-for-profit NIIT University, established with a vision of being the role model of learning, research, innovation, and sustainability for the Knowledge Society.
He is also a member of the Governing body of the not-for-profit NIIT Foundation, which addresses the skilling and livelihood needs of youth from the underserved segments of society.
He also serves as the Vice Chairman and Managing Director of NIIT Learning Systems Limited.
Education
He graduated in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
Prestigious Positions
- He served as President of the Indian IT Industry Association, MAIT.
- He also served as a Chairman of the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), under the aegis of the Quality Council of India.
- He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Allahabad, Chairman of the Board of Governors of MN National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, Chairman of the All India Board of Technician Education constituted by AICTE and as a member of the Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
- Currently, Vijay serves on the Governing Council of the All India Management Association (AIMA). He is a member of the Board of Governors of Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council (MEPSC) and co-chairs the CII Centre for Digital Transformation.
- He also serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Triveni Turbine Limited.
Awards & Recognitions
- He has received the recognition of ‘Distinguished Alumnus” from his alma mater, the premier Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
- He has also received the Bank of India Award for Excellence in Management.
- He was honored with the position of ‘Economic Consultant’ to Chongqing, the world’s largest city in the People’s Republic of China.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| NIIT Learning Systems Limited | Vice Chairman & Managing Director |
| Triveni Turbine Limited | Independent Director |
| NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited | Chairman |
| RPS Consulting Private Limited | Director |
| Global Solutions Private Limited | Director |
| NIIT (USA), Inc. USA | Director |
| St. Charles Consulting Group LLC, USA | Manager (equivalent to Director) |
| NIIT Limited, U.K. | Director |
| NIIT (Ireland) Limited | Director |
| NIIT Learning Solutions (Canada) Limited | Director |
| Stackroute Learning Inc., USA | Director |
| Eagle Training, Spain S.L.U. | Director |
| NIIT Mexico, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | Director |
| NIIT Brazil LTDA | Director |
| NIIT University | Member, Board of Management |
| NIIT Foundation | Member, Governing Body |
| NIIT Institute of Information Technology | Member, Governing Body |
| Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council | Member, Board of Governors |
| Sadhu Vaswani Mission, New Delhi (Registered Society) | Working Chairperson |
| Sadhu Vaswani International School for Girls (part of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission) | Member, School Managing Committee |
| The Sadhu Vaswani Medical Centre (part of the Sadhu Vaswani Mission) | Member, Medical Centre Managing Committee |
Joint Managing Director, NIIT Limited
Parappil Rajendran, Joint Managing Director and Co-Founder of NIIT Ltd. is a member of the core team that developed and brought the organization to its present position of global standing, since its inception in 1981.
Education
He received his degree in Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India, and joined KELTRON, a Kerala government startup electronic products company, where he worked for eight years in marketing, product management, sales of electronic industrial products, and design, installation, and commissioning of electronic automation and control of thermal power stations.
He serves on the Board of Management of the not-for-profit NIIT University in Neemrana, Rajasthan. He is also actively engaged with the not-for-profit NIIT Foundation, which addresses the skilling and livelihood needs of youth from the underserved segments of society.
Prestigious Positions
- He was associated with the apex industry association, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for over a decade, serving on their Information Technology, Human Resources & Higher Education committees.
- He has served on the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund for eight years. He is a life member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, USA.
Awards & Recognitions
IIT-Delhi Alumni Association recognized Parappil’s professional contributions by conferring the “Outstanding Contribution to National Development” Award in the year 2020."
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited | Director |
| RPS Consulting Private Limited | Director |
| NIIT University | Member, Board of Management |
| NIIT Foundation | Member, Governing Body |
| NIIT Institute of Information Technology | Member, Governing Body |
| Pace Education and Financial Services Private Limited | Director |
| IT Infrastructure Development Corporation Private Limited | Director |
| NIIT Education Services | Director |
| NIIT Network Services Limited | Director |
Non-Executive Director
Sapnesh Lalla is a non-executive Director of NIIT Ltd, a global leader in skills and talent development and a leading provider of managed training services, offering broad-based education and training solutions to corporations, institutions, and individuals in over 40 countries.
He is also the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIIT Learning Systems Limited.
Education
Sapnesh is an Electronics and Communications Engineer from Bangalore University and received his Executive Education at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
Journey in NIIT
Sapnesh has served in NIIT India and the USA for over 30 years. He started his journey as a Project Lead in the Learning Content Development Team and over the years, has held various Management and Leadership roles in Product Management, Customer Support, Channel Development, Sales, and Support functions.
He has worked on several critical initiatives including NIIT’s expansion into North America & Europe and has led significant acquisitions including Cognitive Arts and Element K. He was selected to the Managing Director’s Quality Club (MDQC) in 1997 and received the coveted Global Leadership Award in 2001 and 2010. In 2010, he joined the board of NIIT(USA), Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
He led the enterprise business of the company outside India and helped create and grow unique solutions in the areas of Learning content, learning administration & learning technologies. Among others, he led the conceptualization and growth of Managed Training Services outsourcing which is now being delivered to many global firms in the Fortune 500.
In 2017, Sapnesh was appointed CEO of NIIT Ltd. and in August 2021, he was re-designated as Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIIT Limited. During this period, he took charge, learned the role, improved the business and order book, organically & inorganically, streamlined the Stackroute business in India, and led the company through the recent difficult pandemic times with determination and perseverance. Since then, he has passionately driven the digital transformation of the company and the agenda to scale up the business on the company’s new NIIT Digital platform. He became a non-executive director of NIIT Limited on May 24, 2023.
| NIIT Learning Systems Limited | Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer |
|---|---|
| NIIT Institute of Finance Banking and Insurance Training Limited | Director |
| RPS Consulting Private Limited | Director |
| NIIT China (Shanghai) Limited | Director |
| NIIT (USA) Inc, USA | Director and Chief Executive |
| NIIT Limited, UK | Director |
| St. Charles Consulting Group LLC, USA | Manager (equivalent to Director) |
| NIIT (Ireland) Limited | Director |
| NIIT Learning Solutions (Canada) Limited | Director |
| Stackroute Learning Inc., USA | Director |
| Eagle Training, Spain S.L.U. | Director |
| NIIT Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. | Director |
| NIIT Brazil LTDA | Director |
Non-Executive Independent Director
Avani Vishal Davda is a passionate business leader and has led businesses across the consumer, retail, and hospitality sectors. She has experience in business strategy in consumer and retail business of more than 19 years. Her strengths lie in developing business strategy and the ability to execute with a sharp focus on business sustainability through growth and profitability.
Education
She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with Honors (Advertising & Media) from H.R. College, University of Mumbai, and her Master’s degree in Management Studies (MMS) from NMIMS, University of Mumbai (Gold Medalist).
Career Journey
Currently, Avani is an Advisor at Bain & Company and also serves as an independent director in various large organizations across manufacturing and services such as Mahindra Logistics Limited, Persistent Systems Limited, and Emami Limited.
Her professional career took off when Avani joined the Tata Group’s coveted leadership program - Tata Administrative Service in 2002 where worked in Tata companies including TAJ Luxury Hotels, IHCL, and Tata Consumer Products Ltd.
Earlier, she was the Managing Director of Godrej Nature’s Basket Ltd- a 100% subsidiary of Godrej Industries Ltd. and before that, she was the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Starbucks Ltd., the joint venture of Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL).
Awards & Recognitions
- Avani was featured in “ET & Spencer Stuart Women Ahead” 2019.
- She was nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Geneva in 2014, and ranked 13 on “The Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” list in Fortune and Food & Wine.
- She was also listed on Fortune US’s annual global list of “40 under 40 leaders” in 2013.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mahindra Logistics Limited | Independent Director |
| Persistent Systems Ltd. | Independent Director |
| Emami Limited | Independent Director |
| MLL Express Services Private Limited | Independent Director |
| Curefoods India Private Limited | Director |
Director
Education
Udai Singh Pawar did his undergraduate studies at IIT Kanpur graduating in 2005 with an Integrated Masters in Physics.
Early career
After interning at the MIT Media Lab, in Boston, and ARRI Cinema R&D, in Munich, Udai worked at the Microsoft Research Lab in Bangalore, focusing on Technology for Education. He earned multiple US patents and published over a dozen research papers on his fieldwork in rural government schools. Microsoft USA innovated a few innovations during his tenure, and released it worldwide, as an SDK for educational software.
Journey to Filmmaking
Shifting to film-making in 2010, he started as the Chief Assistant Director to prominent filmmaker Sudhir Mishra on multiple projects, including India’s first fully digital feature film. Following this, as Associate Director on the successful war movie ‘Airlift,’. His responsibilities included planning and execution of the scheduling and logistics, and balancing the budget against creative requirements by the novel use of CGI, as well as deep logistical planning & systems that were fresh and innovative for the film industry ecosystem.
Recently, he wrote and directed the acclaimed Netflix Original film ‘Upstarts’. He researched the Bangalore start-up ecosystem, based on his personal experiences as well as research and close interactions with dozens of start-up founders. Post that, he wrote a show for JioCinema where he was nominated for a Filmfare award. He has also produced a marquee show for SonyLIV set in 1970s India.
With his passion for interdisciplinary technology and art, Udai is also involved in angel investing in some start-ups. He's also working on his future film projects, focusing on OTT platforms.
Independent Director
Ravi Garikipati is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in technology and business leadership roles spanning e-commerce, deep tech, fintech, and consumer tech businesses. He is also an active angel investor, board member, and advisor.
Education
Ravi holds a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering and a Masters in Management from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India.
Prestigious Positions
- Ravi is the Independent Director at Axis Asset Management, guiding the team in building a digital transformation agenda for the business.
- As an Independent Director at 5Paisa Capital, he is guiding the leadership team in building a highly personalized and scalable Trading and Discount Brokerage Platform for retail investors.
- As Advisor to ICICI Lombard General Insurance, he is helping in their digital transformation across several areas including customer engagement, CRM, technology infrastructure scale-up, and user experience.
- He co-founded Davinta, a tech-driven NBFC where his focus was on digital financial inclusion at the bottom of the pyramid, specializing in the financial services industry, and providing breakthrough FinServ and FinTech solutions.
- Earlier, as Chief Technology Officer at Flipkart, he defined and executed shared technology & services vision and roadmap with a focus on cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and overall application architecture for the company.
- He was President & CTO at 247.ai Innovation Labs, leading global product and technology groups to build one of the largest omnichannel customer acquisition & engagement platforms driven by predictive modeling hosted in the cloud.
- Ravi held various senior engineering management positions at Oracle and Covansys. He has patents in omnichannel predictive experience.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| NIIT Learning Systems Limited | Independent Director |
| 5paisa Capital Limited | Independent Director |
| Axis Asset Management Company Limited | Independent Director |
| RPS Consulting Private Limited | Independent Director* |
| Davinta Finserv Private Limited (Under Liquidation) | Director |
| Trayi Venture Advisors LLP | Designated Partner |
| Trayi Venture Partners LLP | Designated Partner |
| Yamzen Consulting LLP | Individual Partner |
| Oppdoor | Senior Partner |
StackRoute, an NIIT venture, is a digital transformation partner for corporates to build deep-skilled technology and digital talent at scale. Established in August 2015, StackRoute provides disruptive IT learning solutions on programming, quality engineering, data science, and digital architecture.
Our immersive and remote programs are practitioner-led and outcome-oriented. StackRoute is geared towards imparting deep skills in digital technologies, working with multiple tier 1 IT companies, Global Captive Centers, product engineering companies, and GICs to transform their workforce and efficiently deliver digital transformation projects.Our immersive and remote programs are practitioner-led and outcome-oriented. Geared towards imparting deep skills in digital technologies, StackRoute works with multiple tier 1 IT companies, Global Captive Centers, product engineering companies, and GICs towards transforming their workforce to efficiently deliver digital transformation projects with ease.
Independent Director
Srikanth is the Co-founder & Group Chief Executive of Fractal. Fractal is an AI firm that powers decision-making for some of the world’s largest and most admired companies on the planet.
Srikanth serves as the vice-chairman of Nasscom, the apex body for the $250 billion tech industry in India. He is also a Founder & Trustee at Plaksha University, where he teaches a course on decision-making. Srikanth is also an Independent Director on the Board of Metro Brands Limited and ideaForge Technology Limited.
Srikanth believes in extreme client-centricity and taking a long-term view of business. He considers himself a lifelong student of mathematics, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and consumer behavior.
Education
Srikanth completed his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, and holds an MBA in Management, Finance, and Marketing degree from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| ideaForge Technology Limited | Independent Director |
| Metro Brands Limited | Independent Director |
| Fractal Analytics Limited | Whole-time Director |
| Theremin AI Solutions Private Limited | Director |
| Fractal Analytics Inc. (USA) | Director |
| Fractal Analytics Sweden AB | Director |
| Broadcast Audience Research Council | Independent Director |
Independent Director
Sanjiv Kumar Chaudhary is an experienced finance professional. He is practicing Chartered Accountant with over 41 years of rich experience in domestic/ international tax advisory and consulting including transfer pricing & taxation of cross border transactions.
Sanjiv has worked closely with Senior legal counsel for matters in Supreme Court & High Court. He has handled corporate tax and expatriate engagements in both advisory and compliance matters, including compensation structuring, Foreign Exchange regulations, Employee Stock Option Plans and worked on both inbound expatriates and outbound assignees in respect of various Indian and overseas Companies.
Earlier, he was a Partner in the Tax and Regulatory practice of BSR & Co. LLP (Sub licensee of KPMG) for more than two decades and worked with RSM & Co. and PwC in tax practice from 2006 to 2009.
Prestigious positions
- He has served as a Board Member of the International Ethics Standard Board for Accountants (IESBA) – an independent standard-setting board that develops and issues, in the public interest, high-quality ethical standards and other pronouncements for professional accountants worldwide, for a period of 5 years from 2019 till December 2023.
- He is also an Insolvency professional from the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.
Education
He is a Law Graduate, and CPA Australia.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Affle (India) Limited | Independent Director |
| Trillionloans Fintech Private Limited | Independent Director |
Independent Director
Ms. Sonu Bhasin is a distinguished and long-tenured professional within the industry. Throughout her career spanning over three decades, she has successfully established and led substantial businesses and diverse teams across both financial and non-financial sectors in India and internationally.
Sonu led various businesses in senior leadership positions during her corporate career. She began as a TAS (Tata Administrative Service) Officer with the Tata Group and spent 13 years with the Group before becoming a Banker.
As a Banker, she held a few prestigious positions like Director at ING Barings, President at Axis Bank and Group President at Yes Bank. Later, she moved to the leadership team of Tata Capital Limited as Chief Operating Officer.
Currently, she is serving as Director on Boards of well-known and reputed domestic and multinational companies like Sutlej Textiles and Industries Limited, Berger Paints India Limited, Triveni Turbines Limited, Multicommodity Exchange of India Limited, Max Life Pension Fund Management Limited and Travel Food Services Limited.
She is working in the area of Family Businesses and is the Founder of FAB – Families And Business LLP. Sonu has worked extensively with both the patriarchs and the inheritors of family businesses and has enabled them to focus on building multi-generational businesses. As a Business Author, she has published five books on families and entrepreneurs behind top successful brands in India which are best sellers.
She is also a columnist with The Economic Times, the leading financial daily of India. And her YouTube channel features insightful conversations with a diverse range of accomplished individuals, including family business owners.
Awards and recognitions
- She was named as one of the Global 100 Most Influential individuals for family enterprises in 2020 and inducted into the FBU Family Business Hall of Fame in 2022.
- Sonu won the prestigious Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, in 2024 and she’s the first woman author to have won the Award.
Education
Sonu Bhasin received her B.Sc (Hons) in Mathematics from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University, and her MBA from the Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi University.
| Name of the Body Corporate | Designation |
|---|---|
| Sutlej Textiles And Industries Limited | Independent Director |
| Berger Paints India Limited | Independent Director |
| Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited | Independent Director |
| Triveni Turbines Limited | Independent Director |
| Travel Food Services Limited | Director |
| Max Life Pension Fund Management Limited | Director |
| Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited | Director |
| FAB – Families And Business LLP | Partner |
CEO, NIIT Limited.
Pankaj Jathar brings over 25 years of experience in leading global corporations through transformational change. Before joining NIIT, he served as the Country Head, of India at Etsy, where he successfully set up and grew the platform, building a robust two-sided marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers. Before Etsy, Pankaj was the CEO of Prione, a joint venture between Amazon and Catamaran Ventures, where he steered the organization’s vision and achieved ambitious goals. He also played a pivotal role in launching and scaling Amazon in India, delivering exceptional results through strategic vendor management, deep market insights, and effective category management.
Pankaj has spent a total of 13 years in the digital economy and has had a ringside view of how this has scaled and how the Indian consumer has changed through this journey.
Before this, he was with Accenture for over five years where he helped BFSI companies across the US & UK figure out how to be more efficient through outsourcing.
Recognized for his ability to identify and nurture high-caliber talent, Pankaj creates visionary strategies and leverages technology and innovation to solve complex business problems. Additionally, Pankaj advises startups, helping them navigate the early e-commerce journey, and has coached numerous leaders.
His extensive background in consumer-focused businesses and technology-driven industries positions him well to drive innovation and growth at NIIT.
Education and initial years of career
Post his MBA from IIM, Calcutta, Pankaj began his career as a Senior Management Trainee at NIIT. He worked with R S Pawar the founder & Chairman. During his first stint here, he was closely involved with the Hole-in-the-Wall Education Project (HiWEP), working with Dr. Sugata Mitra. Established in 1999, HiWEP introduced "Minimally Invasive Education," transforming elementary education and life skills for disadvantaged communities worldwide. The NIIT Foundation continues to scale this initiative, benefiting children in rural and urban slum areas globally.
President, NIIT Digital and Growth Initiatives NIIT Limited
Pradeep Narayanan is the president of NIIT Digital and Growth Initiatives, NIIT Limited. A postgraduate in management from XLRI, Jamshedpur, Pradeep has extensive work experience of more than 40 years across companies like Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Eicher GoodEarth Ltd, NIIT Ltd, and [24]7.ai.
Pradeep is considered a pioneer in franchising the education business and is one of the most respected figures in the retail IT education business. He has also held many key management positions at NIIT and was a key member of the leadership team which steered the company management successfully during his 17-year tenure (November 1987 to June 2004).
In his first stint at NIIT, Pradeep was heading NIIT's retail education business in India. He was responsible for scaling NIIT’s IT education business having set up and managed over 1500 education centers delivering education to over half a million students at any point in time. This involved setting up education centers all over the world - right from the incorporation of local companies, to hiring people, establishing local partnerships and designing and implementing products and marketing & sales plans, and being responsible for the P&L of the business.
After his first stint with NIIT, Pradeep went on to become the Chief Delivery Officer of [24]7.ai, headquartered in Bangalore, one of the leading knowledge process outsourcing firms in India today, where he helped it to scale. He contributed to adding several key customers and new products and services to the company. He has also served as the Head of NIIT Learning Systems Limited (formerly known as MindChampion Learning Systems Limited). Pradeep is also the founder of Admizzionz Campuz, a company engaged in career counseling and admission guidance for colleges in India, since December 2010.
President, Generative AI, NIIT Limited
Udai is the President of Generative AI at NIIT Limited. During his tenure at NIIT, spanning 4 decades, Udai has led the design & implementation of numerous technology-enabled learning innovations and set up new businesses to take these ideas to market. He helped set up NetVarsity.com, one of the world’s earliest online learning portals in 1996, became its CTO in 2000, and ran NIIT Online Learning Limited till 2003 as its COO. This evolved into a Brick-and-Portal model of Blended Education delivery that was unique to NIIT. In 2006, he helped set up NIIT Imperia and brought Executive Management Education from Premier institutes such as IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta to working professionals across India through a unique Synchronous Learning Technology platform. He was an early proponent of the use of Cloud platforms and technologies and conceptualized & deployed India’s first Cloud CampusTM featuring NIIT’s unique Cloud & Collaborative Learning Model in 2011. Under his leadership, StackRoute was set up in 2015 to offer a fully immersive experience to learners and transform them into the world’s best Fullstack developers.
In his previous role as President of the Corporate Learning Business in India, his focus was on executing NIIT’s strategy to create a multi-modal learning delivery capability in India. He led NIIT’s key strategic initiatives including incubating StackRoute, the acquisition of Perceptron Learning Solutions, and the integration of their unique next-generation mastery learning platform. He set up StackRoute Labs to nurture the relationship with EkStep Foundation which has pioneered some of India’s largest digital platform initiatives in the area of School education & Teacher training. Udai was a part of the NASSCOM Future Skills Taskforce that came out with a comprehensive strategy to support & accelerate Digital Transformation initiatives across the IT/ITeS Sector through future-focused upskilling & re-skilling on digital skills. He has been a member of the Governing Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Center for Digital Transformation since 2019, focusing on Skill Building initiatives.
Education and Initial years of career
Udai did his B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and M.E. in Electronics & Control from BITS, Pilani. Became the youngest Lecturer at the age of 21 and taught Computer Science courses for a year before joining NIIT in 1990.
President, NIIT China, a Subsidiary of NIIT Limited
Kamal Dhuper is the President of NIIT China, a subsidiary of NIIT Limited. NIIT offers multi-disciplinary learning management and training delivery solutions to corporations, institutions, and individuals in over 30 countries.
Kamal has served NIIT in India and China for over 30 years. He began his journey at NIIT Dehradun from 1992 to 1995, after which he moved to NIIT in Delhi. During his time in Delhi from 1995 to 2002, Kamal performed multiple roles in direct marketing, channel management, sales, and marketing coordination, as well as own center profitability management at regional and national levels. These responsibilities were part of India's Individual Learning Solutions business.
Between 2003 and 2005, Kamal served in the corporate office as a Senior Business Manager, working closely with Co-founder, Vijay Thadani. In this role, Kamal was responsible for coordinating strategy planning, budgeting, and business reviews with Independent Business Units (IBUs). He also provided support to NIIT China's business from India during this time.
In July 2005, Kamal relocated to Shanghai, China, with his family and took on the position of Regional Manager for the East, Central, and South China regions. In 2006, he was given the overall responsibility for operations of NIIT China, including sales, marketing, business development, and delivery operations. Since 2016, Kamal has been independently handling NIIT China's business.
In China, NIIT works closely with provincial governments, software parks, universities, colleges, business partners, and technology companies to provide NIIT Digital programs. NIIT China has established and cultivated global talent development cooperation with multiple cities and provinces of China, collaborating with governments and universities in public-private partnership models. Currently, NIIT successfully operates in several provinces of China, including Shandong, Guizhou, Hainan, Ningxia, Guangxi, Jiangsu, Henan, and Sichuan.
Education
Kamal holds an MBA and has completed executive education programs on Organization Design for Digital Transformation from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business from Columbia Business School.
Prestigious Positions
- Kamal has also been involved with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in China.
- He served as the Chairman of the IT Taskforce of the CII-India Business Forum from 2015 to 2017, where he worked on creating opportunities for the Indian IT industry in Guizhou and Jiangsu provinces. Between 2017 and 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the CII-India Business Forum.
- In recognition of his contributions, Kamal was appointed as a member of the International Advisory & Consultative Committee by the Wuxi municipal government in 2012.
- During his tenure at NIIT in India and China, Kamal was part of the "Pathfinder's Squadron" and "Chairman's Quality Club."
- He is also a member of the board of multiple overseas subsidiaries of NIIT.
Chief Executive Officer, RPS Consulting, a subsidiary of NIIT Limited
Prasad Balakrishnan is the Chief Executive Officer of RPS Consulting, a subsidiary of NIIT Limited. He is a proven business leader with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He has a diverse background ranging from technology to talent management and has demonstrated his ability to develop new business initiatives and partnerships.
With a strong track record of continuous growth in highly competitive markets, Prasad has held various strategic positions, handling different disciplines and business functions. He possesses a deep understanding of the industry and has successfully managed P&L responsibilities in rapidly evolving technology sectors.
Education
Prasad Balakrishnan holds a BE in Electronics.
Early career and journey till NIIT
He began his career with RCS Technologies, where he managed the business operations and led the organization to become a preferred partner for numerous blue-chip companies and government clients. He is known for his expertise in people management, effectively aligning and rallying cross-functional teams toward achieving business objectives and success.
Passionate about numbers and market leadership, Prasad has a proven talent for creating a vision for growth. As a founding director of RPS Consulting Private Limited, an enterprise IT education and competency-building organization, he has been instrumental in driving the company towards positive results and organic growth year after year.
Chief Financial Officer, NIIT Limited
Sanjeev Bansal is the Chief Financial Officer at NIIT Limited. Sanjeev has been associated with NIIT since 2005, during this period he has played a key role in providing strategic direction to the Finance function. Sanjeev joined NIIT as Senior Manager (Accounts) and steadily advanced to his current position.
His areas of expertise encompass finance strategy, financial reporting, governance, business modeling, structuring/ restructuring, merger and demerger, process design/ implementation/ automation, global accounting operations, financial planning/analysis, and implementation of major regulatory reforms. Sanjeev has cultivated diverse exposure and strong relationships with multiple professional entities, accounting/ tax advisory firms, as well as regulatory bodies.
Sanjeev has over two decades of experience at the helm of financial services at various enterprises. Before joining NIIT, Sanjeev gained valuable experience working with prominent companies such as Electrolux, Radico Khaitan, and JK Group, where he was responsible for planning, reporting, governance, risk management, accounting, and inorganic growth initiatives.
Education
Sanjeev is qualified as a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Awards
The esteemed "NGLP" and "Trailblazers" series of awards, which acknowledge his exceptional contributions in driving quality, speed, and innovation within the organization.
HR Head, NIIT Limited
Dr. Mita Brahma is the HR Head, of NIIT Limited and has experience of more than 30 years spans the consulting, software, banking, and education sectors.
Mita has worked in different areas of retail, corporate, and institutional banking with the State Bank of India. She has headed the Human Resource function at Nucleus Software Exports Ltd and led large organizational development initiatives with Grow Talent, a consulting services organization. Some of the areas in which she has led projects are real-time strategic change, leadership assessment & development, goal alignment and deployment, organization design, and workplace technologies.
As a senior member of the NIIT leadership team, Mita is responsible for designing and executing the people strategy. Her focus areas are talent development, and maintaining organizational agility and resilience, in the current era of digital disruption. She is also an active contributor as a thought leader in the areas of Future of work, Inclusion, and Entrepreneurship.
Mita has research interests and has published in peer-reviewed journals and Springer publications.
Education
Mita completed her Integrated M.S. in Applied Physics and MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and obtained a Fellowship from the Management Development Institute, Gurgaon.
Chief Digital Officer, NIIT Limited
Rajan Venkataraman is the Chief Digital Officer at NIIT and is responsible for driving digital strategy and transformation for the organization.
As Chief Digital Officer, Rajan heads the Learning Science & Technology group at NIIT with a clear charter to build and leverage digital solutions to scale and grow a digitally driven business. He leads the development of innovative platforms that elevate business outcomes and customer experience.
Education and Journey with NIIT
He has had a long and successful tenure at NIIT. He began his journey as a post-graduate student at NIIT Chennai in 1988. Since then, he has been instrumental in achieving the many milestones in NIIT’s growth. From establishing the technology and platforms for the global business in the US in 1996 to the design and implementation of NIIT’s innovative Computer drome facility that provided 24x7 computer labs in major cities in India as Chief Technology Officer.
He has spearheaded many cutting-edge technology initiatives like an award-winning sales enablement platform, a customer experience platform, and AI-driven solutions that have all ushered in an EdTech revolution at NIIT. He also led several digital transformation initiatives that enabled customers and NIITians to work remotely during the pandemic. NIIT has been awarded multiple Information Security and Global Compliance certifications under his leadership.
Awards
He has received the Global Leadership Award for his significant contributions globally.
Interests
Rajan is a Formula 1 fan and enjoys cooking.
NIIT Digital is a Learner Experience Platform that has been playing an integral role in connecting corporate and individual learners seamlessly. It has successfully enabled an environment for improving learning, effectiveness, and efficiency through live interactive learning and mentoring sessions. To provide deep learning, NIIT Digital not only provides new-age, online, instructor-led tech programmes, but also includes placement assurance to truly transform the learners' lives. Delivered in an interactive format, the platform assists in bridging the gap between the needs of the tech industry and the job readiness of learners.
To specifically address the skilled manpower requirement of Banks and Financial Services (BFSI) in India, NIIT set up NIIT Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance (NIIT IFBI) in 2006.
Over the last 16 years, NIIT IFBI has been a preferred training partner for BFSI Organizations and has trained over 2,50,000 BFSI professionals. Leading Indian Banks and Financial services companies have partnered with NIIT for building high quality workforce across the organization.
RPS Consulting is an enterprise learning services company helping over 250+ Global Captive Centers (GCC’s) and Global System Integrators (GSI) with various IT Skills ranging from Cloud (Infrastructure Modernization, Application Modernization, Data Platforms), IT & Cyber Security, Modern Workspace, Bizz Apps, No Code–Low Code/Automation etc. Based out of Bengaluru, RPS Consulting has been assisting its clientele to plan and seamlessly execute their employee training initiatives for the past 15+ years.
RPS has strategic partnerships with 30 OEMs such as Microsoft, AWS, VMware, Google, Red Hat, (ISC)2, Citrix, Veema, EC- Council & others. Trained 76,000+ associates on various technologies during FY21-22 through instructor-led training. Has a large in-house trainer pool and technology consultants.
Sales and Customer Service capability building are critical to the long-term success of any organization. NIIT has deep expertise in empowering businesses in creating an eco-system for talent development that empowers individuals to enhance key competencies & elevate performance to achieve higher business outcomes.
Leading enterprises have partnered with NIIT towards their talent-building initiatives designed to help their workforce, across sales and service roles, acquire contemporary customer-facing skills, demonstrate higher productivity, and deliver growth. NIIT’s proven talent development methodologies are industry agnostic and are designed to build highly skilled talent focused on delivering business outcomes.
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