PCTE takes another step towards global academic collaboration
Five-year partnership to promote student exchange, research and global academic collaboration
City Air News
Nov 6, 2026 05:19
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Ludhiana, November 6, 2026: PCTE Group of Institutes, Ludhiana, has entered into an academic partnership with the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), Philippines, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening educational and research ties between the two institutions.
The agreement will focus on promoting academic exchange, joint research and opportunities for students and faculty members to interact and learn through international collaborations. As part of the partnership, both institutions will explore student mobility at Master's and PhD levels, along with short-term student and faculty exchange programmes.
The collaboration also provides for organising joint seminars, workshops, academic courses and conferences, besides sharing research findings and exploring opportunities for joint publications. Both universities will also work towards developing connections with industries and other academic institutions in their respective countries.
The MoU, which will remain valid for five years, was signed by Rev. Fr. Joel A. Alve, OAR, University President of UNO-R, and Harpreet Kaur Kang, Dean International Affairs, PCTE Group of Institutes.
Harpreet Kaur Kang, Dean International Affairs, PCTE, said, "At PCTE, we believe education should go beyond geographical boundaries. Such partnerships help us build stronger academic connections and prepare students for a more interconnected world."
The partnership is expected to provide a foundation for future academic initiatives and strengthen educational cooperation between India and the Philippines.
