Faculty Member Honoured with NPTEL Star Award for Academic Excellence

In a moment of pride for the academic community, Ashish Kumbhare, Faculty of Science & Technology, has been conferred with the prestigious NPTEL Star Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to online education and learner engagement through the NPTEL platform.

The felicitation ceremony was held under the aegis of the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), an initiative jointly coordinated by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to promote accessible, high-quality online education across India. The award acknowledges exceptional academic performance, consistent mentoring of learners, and active participation in NPTEL certification courses.

Recognition of Teaching Excellence

The NPTEL Star Award is presented to educators who demonstrate exemplary commitment to digital pedagogy, course dissemination, and student success in online certification programs. Through his dedicated efforts, Ashish Kumbhare has significantly contributed to strengthening technology-enabled learning and expanding the reach of quality technical education.

The recognition highlights not only individual achievement but also the growing importance of blended and online learning frameworks in higher education.

Strengthening Digital Education Initiatives

NPTEL has emerged as one of India’s leading Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms, offering courses in engineering, science, management, and humanities disciplines. Faculty members recognized under the Star Award category play a vital role in mentoring students, promoting course enrollments, and enhancing certification outcomes within their respective institutions.

The honour reflects a broader shift in academia towards digital innovation, skill development, and outcome-based education aligned with national educational reforms.

Institutional Pride

The achievement has been widely appreciated within academic circles, as it underscores the institution’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and digital transformation. Faculty recognitions such as these serve as motivation for both educators and students to actively engage with national-level academic initiatives.

The academic fraternity congratulates Ashish Kumbhare on this well-deserved honour and extends best wishes for his continued contributions to quality education and scholarly advancement.