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      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:

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      Tailored talent pool

      Co-develop programs that align with industry needs, supporting graduates to become not only academically sound, but also business ready

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      Integrated learning

      Offer real-world insights and hands-on experiences that blend theory with practice, accelerating career growth

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      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.

      About KPMG in India

      KPMG entities in India, are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Raipur, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

      KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focussed and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

      About NICMAR University, Pune

      NICMAR (National Institute of Construction Management and Research) was established as an autonomous, non-government, not-for-profit academic body, in September 1983 as a Society and a Public Charitable Trust. With a legacy of 40+ years in education in the construction, real estate, infrastructure and project management, NICMAR has sponsored under its wings, NICMAR University, Pune, a state private university (enacted by Maharashtra Act No XXXVI of 2022), recognized by University Grants Commission, India. It is India’s most illustrious Built Environment University.

      NICMAR university, Pune has further spread its wings in the areas of Environment, Sustainability and General Management education. The university strongly focuses on practical learning and provides students with hands-on experience through internships, field visits, and industry projects.

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      KPMG in India
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      Email - vidyamohan@kpmg.com

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