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KPMG India and NICMAR University Collaborate to Shape Future-Ready Professionals

Published: September 04, 2025 | Category: Real Estate Pune
KPMG India and NICMAR University Collaborate to Shape Future-Ready Professionals

Pune, 04, September 2025 – In a strategic move to bridge the gap between academia and industry, KPMG in India, one of India’s leading professional services firms, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NICMAR University, Pune, a premier institution in the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project (CRIP) sectors. This initiative is rooted in a shared vision: to foster innovation, enhance learning opportunities, and build a robust pipeline of future-ready professionals.

This endeavour brings together KPMG in India’s deep industry expertise with NICMAR University, Pune’s academic rigour to deliver an immersive learning experience. The goal is to equip students and practitioners with the skills, mindset, and exposure that could help them thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Below are the key highlights of this initiative:

Tailored Talent Pool: Co-develop programs that align with industry needs, supporting graduates to become not only academically sound, but also business ready. Integrated Learning: Offer real-world insights and hands-on experiences that blend theory with practice, accelerating career growth. Strategic Empowerment: Nurture leadership, innovation, and sustainability in the CRIP sectors.

Sharing her views on the same, Reena Wahi, Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture, KPMG in India, said, “At KPMG in India, we believe that the future of work demands a new kind of talent, one that is agile, innovative, and deeply attuned to industry realities. Our collaboration with NICMAR University, Pune is a strategic step towards nurturing such talent and is part of our commitment to giving back to the ecosystem by cultivating talent with future-ready skills. We believe by using our deep industry expertise and domain knowledge to co-develop programmes, we can give students an integrated learning experience to help them thrive in the CRIP sector.”

“We are delighted to announce the signing of this MoU between NICMAR University, Pune and KPMG in India. This initiative marks a new chapter in bridging academia and industry, creating enriching opportunities in management consulting, research, and experiential learning. Together, we aspire to empower our students with real-world insights, global perspectives, and transformative learning experiences that will shape the leaders of tomorrow,” said Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor and Dean – Career Services, International Affairs and Alumni Relations, NICMAR University, Pune.

KPMG in India and NICMAR University, Pune’s coming together reflects a broader movement in India’s education ecosystem. This initiative could shift how institutions and corporations co-create value, preparing students not just for jobs, but for leadership in a rapidly evolving world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the main goal of the MoU between KPMG Indi
and NICMAR University? A: The main goal of the MoU is to bridge the gap between academia and industry by fostering innovation, enhancing learning opportunities, and building a robust pipeline of future-ready professionals in the CRIP sectors.
2. What are the key highlights of this initiative?
The key highlights include co-developing programs that align with industry needs, offering real-world insights and hands-on experiences, and nurturing leadership, innovation, and sustainability in the CRIP sectors.
3. Who are the key figures involved in this collaboration?
The key figures involved in this collaboration are Reena Wahi, Partner and Head of People, Performance and Culture at KPMG in India, and Dr. Jonardan Koner, Professor and Dean of Career Services, International Affairs, and Alumni Relations at NICMAR University, Pune.
4. How will this collaboration benefit the students?
This collaboration will benefit students by providing them with an integrated learning experience that combines academic rigor with real-world insights, hands-on experiences, and exposure to industry practices, thereby enhancing their career readiness.
5. What sectors does NICMAR University specialize in?
NICMAR University specializes in the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Project (CRIP) sectors, offering programs and research opportunities in these areas.