Earn While You Learn (EWL) Programme  Inaugurated at KIIT DU

The Earn While You Learn (EWL) Programme was inaugurated at KIIT Deemed to be University on 7^th October 2026. The programme, coordinated by the Keystone Department, has commenced with its first cohort of 100 students, who will be engaged across the Admissions, Counselling, and Keystone departments.

Addressing the inaugural programme, Prof. (Dr.) Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT, KISS & KIMS, emphasised the importance of developing leadership skills alongside academic learning during the university years. He said the EWL Programme has been designed to provide students with opportunities to develop these skills through professional exposure and meaningful responsibilities. Further speaking about the vision for the Keystone Department, he highlighted several student-focused initiatives being developed under the department, including the EWL Programme, Kommunity Engagement Programme (KEP), and Karmyogi Fellowship. He also emphasised that, as the first cohort, the students carry a special responsibility in shaping the future of the programme.

Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT-DU, emphasised that students are key stakeholders of the university and highlighted transparency and openness as key values that have enabled KIIT to involve students in institutional activities over the years.

Prof. (Dr.) Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Pro Vice Chancellor (Admin)-cum-Registrar, KIIT-DU, highlighted the importance of professional exposure in helping students prepare for their future careers.

Welcoming the gathering, Mr. Anurag Dash, Director, Keystone, noted that the first cohort of the EWL Programme comprises 100 students selected from more than 1000 students who had expressed interest in the programme.