Adani University, IIT Mandi sign MoU to expand research and academic collaboration

Editor’s Synopsis

• Adani University and IIT Mandi formalise a five-year academic and research partnership.
• The collaboration includes joint research, faculty and student exchange, and academic programmes.
• The five-year partnership aims to strengthen innovation-led learning and interdisciplinary research capabilities.

Ahmedabad, March 2026: Adani University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi to establish a structured framework for academic and research collaboration.

The agreement covers joint research initiatives, co-authored publications, academic exchanges and internship opportunities. Both institutions will also explore collaborative research funding, co-host seminars and conferences, and develop short-term programmes including executive education, summer schools and digital courses.

The five-year partnership is positioned as a step towards building stronger research linkages and expanding academic engagement across disciplines. It is expected to provide students and faculty access to broader resources, shared expertise and cross-institutional learning opportunities.

For Adani University, the collaboration reflects a focused effort to deepen its research ecosystem by partnering with leading academic institutions. The MoU supports its objective of integrating industry-linked learning with academic research, while creating pathways for innovation and applied knowledge.

The partnership also aligns with a broader trend in higher education, where institutions are increasingly collaborating to address complex challenges through interdisciplinary research and shared learning models.