Mysore/Mysuru: In recognition of its active participation in ICT Academy initiatives, NIE First Grade College, Mysuru, was awarded “Most Engaged Institution of the Year – Arts & Science”  at the BRIDGE 25 event held in Bengaluru recently.

ICT Academy Coordinator M. Rajesh of NIE First Grade College was awarded Best Coordinator 2025 – Arts & Science in recognition and appreciation of his distinguished performance.

ICT Academy, an initiative of the Government of India in partnership with State Governments and industry, is a non-profit organisation operating on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. It aims to train higher education teachers and students through its Seven-Pillar Programme, focusing on faculty development, student skill enhancement, entrepreneurship, youth development, industry-institute collaboration, digital empowerment and research. NIE College, affiliated to University of Mysore, offers under-graduate programmes in science, computer applications and commerce.