Chitkara University Inaugurates World’s Second LinkedIn Experience Zone in February 2026

More than just a space – A Transformative Shift in Career Preparedness

In the ever-evolving landscape, when employability has become as important as education itself, the LinkedIn Experience Zone introduces a paradigm shift. The times demand moving outside the old-style placement cells and classroom-led career counselling, the Zone offers an active, AI-enabled environment where students engage in practical learning. Intended to simulate dependable professional systems, it lets students dynamically train in profile building, networking conversations, interview set-ups, and planned career positioning, all within an organised and technology-driven setting.

At the very core of the Experience Zone lies the belief that professional confidence stems from experience, not just lectures or memorising a script to introduce themselves. Students get to learn the rudiments of building their personal brand with real-time feedback from LinkedIn’s highly advanced AI tools. They are trained in networking strategies, which they get ample occasion to put to test and practice in immersive simulations that come as close as possible to real-world scenarios.

The zone gains from LinkedIn's cutting-edge technology to offer practical training in domains that often intimidate and overwhelm fresh graduates, such as, creating stellar professional profiles, understanding the recruiter psyche, what they are looking for in a prospective employee, acing their interview game, and developing a digital presence that fetches them opportunities in today’s increasingly interconnected job market.

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Celebrating Student Leadership

The inauguration ceremony also witnessed a beautiful and very special moment where Chitkara University’s LinkedIn Campus Ambassadors were recognised. These are students who took it upon themselves to lead and champion professional development among their fellow students, thereby playing a key role in nurturing a culture where students are actively invested in their career development. They encouraged an atmosphere of active engagement, and mutual support which saw students being very proactive in their own growth as well as that of their peers, one where they shared professional opportunities and helped each other navigate and decode the professional world. Their felicitation reiterated a very interesting and time-tested yet often overlooked and underrated fact - that peer-to-peer learning remains undoubtedly the most effective and impactful form of learning.

Preparing Students for the Real World, Not Just Degree Holders

Reflecting on Chitkara University’s philosophy that guides such initiatives, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University remarked, "At Chitkara University have always laid thrust on preparing students for the real world and not merely imparting theoretical knowledge leading to a degree or a certificate. The inauguration of the LinkedIn Experience Zone too is a step forward in the same direction.” She added, "Chitkara University realise the importance of hands-on learning that extends beyond textbooks and the four walls of a classroom and the importance of students connecting with the challenges and opportunities in the real world. With this initiative, Chitkara University goal is to ensure that when the students of Chitkara University step outside of the campus, they don’t just leave with a certificate in hand but with the confidence and tools to navigate with ease the professional world. Chitkara University wants to make sure they are adept in digital fluency, develop a global perspective, and possess the kind of professional agility that today's rapidly changing work environment demands. Chitkara University wants them to feel ready for whatever lies ahead.”

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Bringing LinkedIn's Mission to Life on Campus

Sharing her excitement on the occasion, Saba Karim, Head of Education, LinkedIn India noted, "The Experience Zone is a practical form of the platform's broader mission. The reason LinkedIn exists – is to create economic opportunity for every member of the workforce world over and this Experience Zone at Chitkara University brings this mission to life in a very tangible and real way.” She added, "The most fascinating aspect of the Zone is how it brings together technology, industry knowledge, and experiential learning into something that prepares students for their careers that await them. The Zone gives students access to AI-powered career tools and ample chance to practice professional scenarios in a safe environment, thereby helping them build authentic professional identities and uncover opportunities they may have otherwise remained oblivious of. This isn't about merely inventing another game or simulating a system. It is about understanding how the professional world operates and learning how to navigate it confidently and with ease.”

A Blueprint for the Future of University-Industry Collaboration

Chitkara University has always been lauded for being a pioneer in innovative education and for championing education that is holistic, practical, and career-oriented. LinkedIn Experience Zone launch has once again strengthened the university’s standing as an institute that not just foresees change but adapts to it promptly. By integrating the campus learning ecosystems with global industry trends and needs, Chitkara University is not merely looking out for students’ employability outcomes. It is rewriting the institutional accountability of higher education in the 21st century.

As students start to explore this new space in the coming days, they'll be pleasantly surprised by what’s in store for them. They will find themselves not just getting ready for their first job, but developing the mindset and skills that will serve them throughout their entire professional life. At a time when the workspace is changing and evolving faster than ever before, this kind of preparation is no longer an option. It is a necessity.

The LinkedIn Experience Zone embodies what the future of education is all about. The future of education, as Chitkara University will know, rests in the gap between learning and doing, between academic achievement and professional success, and between potential and opportunity.

About Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised and NAAC-accredited private university in North India, with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, offering career-oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality, and emerging technology fields. For Class 11 and 12 students planning higher education, the university provides industry-aligned programs designed to combine academic excellence with practical exposure.

The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through internships, industry projects, research opportunities, and global collaborations, supported by modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, industry mentorship, and skill-based training that strengthens student employability. Backed by 2,000+ campus recruiters and 300+ international academic and industry collaborations, students gain strong placement support, international exposure, academic exchange, and collaborative research opportunities.

Consistently ranked among leading institutions by national and global frameworks such as NIRF, QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education, the university maintains high academic rigour and industry relevance.

With strong corporate partnerships and a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary learning, it prepares students for emerging career opportunities in India and abroad.

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