LPU Student Nikhilan J.M. to Represent India at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, the World's Largest Global Skills Competition

Jalandhar, August 28, 2026: Lovely Professional University (LPU) has added yet another milestone to its legacy of nurturing globally competitive talent as Nikhilan J.M., a B.Tech Aerospace Engineering student, has been selected to represent India at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, to be held in Shanghai, China, in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology skill category. Recognised as the world's largest international platform for vocational and technical excellence, the prestigious event will host more than 1,400 competitors from over 70 countries and regions, competing across 64 skill categories showcasing the future of advanced technologies and industry. Nikhilan's selection places him among the finest young professionals chosen to represent the nation on one of the world's most competitive stages.
Nikhilan earned his place in the Indian contingent after delivering an exceptional performance throughout the national selection process. His journey has been marked by remarkable consistency and technical excellence. He first secured the Gold Medal at the Regional Skills Competition before winning the Silver Medal at the IndiaSkills Competition 2025-26 in the UAS Technology category.
At the global competition, Nikhilan will compete in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology category, where participants are assessed on assembling, configuring, calibrating, programming, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating advanced unmanned aerial systems while executing complex real world missions in accordance with international industry standards. The competition demands not only technical precision but also innovation, problem solving, teamwork, and the ability to perform under intense global competition.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, "In the emerging global knowledge economy, a nation's true strength will be defined not merely by the scale of its resources, but by the depth of its skilled human capital. At LPU, we have built an ecosystem where industry exposure, research, innovation, and experiential learning come together to enable students to translate their potential into global competence. I am confident nikhilian will compete with distinction and inspire countless young Indians to pursue excellence in advanced technologies."
Nikhilan's achievement reflects LPU's innovation driven academic ecosystem, particularly the Department of Student Research & Projects (DSRP), where students work on industry oriented research and technology projects under the mentorship of experienced faculty members, researchers, and industry experts. Through state of the art innovation studios spanning robotics, drone technology, artificial intelligence, automation, embedded systems, Internet of Things (IoT), product design, and advanced manufacturing, students gain hands on experience in developing real world solutions. This culture of innovation has consistently produced national champions, global finalists, patent holders, startup founders, and internationally recognised innovators, reinforcing LPU's position as a leading hub for future ready talent.