Chitkara University Launches World’s Second LinkedIn Experience Zone in India

With the launch of the world’s second LinkedIn Experience Zone at its Chandigarh campus, Chitkara University has placed itself at the center of future-ready education. This move pioneers a key shift in how universities make students ready for the demands of a global workforce that is forever changing.

The inauguration of the Zone brought together Saba Karim, Head of Education at LinkedIn India and Vibha Adlakha, Head of Customer Success and Talent Solutions for India and Japan at LinkedIn along with the leadership of Chitkara University marking a momentous occasion. It marked the start of a unique and one of its kind immersive learning spaces. The LinkedIn Experience Zone marks the beginning of a new era that will redefine what career preparation would look like in the digital age.

Chitkara University Launches World’s Second LinkedIn Experience Zone in India

A Transformative Shift in Career Preparation

Keeping the ever-evolving landscape of today in mind, employability has become as important as education itself. This is where the LinkedIn Experience Zone introduces a paradigm shift. The times demand moving outside the old-style placement cells and classroom-led career counselling. The zone was built with an intent to simulate dependable professional systems and let students dynamically train in profile building, networking conversations, interview set-ups, and planned career positioning, all within an organised and technology-driven setting.

Experience Zone encourages the belief that professional confidence stems from experience, not just lectures or memorising a script to introduce themselves. Students get to learn the rudiments of building their personal brand with real-time feedback from LinkedIn’s highly advanced AI tools. They are trained in networking strategies, which they get ample opportunity to put to test and practice in immersive simulations that come as close as possible to real-world scenarios.
The zone benefits from LinkedIn's cutting-edge technology to offer practical training. These are creating stellar professional profiles, understanding the recruiter psyche, what they are looking for in a prospective employee, acing their interview game, and developing a digital presence that fetches them opportunities in today has increasingly interconnected job market.

Celebrating Student Leadership

The inauguration ceremony also witnessed a very special moment where Chitkara University’s LinkedIn Campus Ambassadors were recognised. These students took it upon themselves to lead and champion professional development among their fellow students. They played a key role in nurturing a culture where students are actively invested in their career development.

Preparing Students for the Real World

Reflecting on Chitkara University’s philosophy that guides such initiatives, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University remarked, ‘At Chitkara University, we have always laid thrust on preparing students for the real world and not merely imparting theoretical knowledge leading to a degree or a certificate. The inauguration of the LinkedIn Experience Zone too is a step forward in the same direction.’

She added, ‘We realise the importance of hands-on learning that extends beyond text books and the four walls of a classroom and the importance of students connecting with the challenges and opportunities in the real world. With this initiative, our goal is to ensure that when our students step outside of the campus, they do not just leave with a certificate in hand but with the confidence and tools to navigate with ease the professional world. We want to make sure they are adept in digital fluency, develop a global perspective, and possess the kind of professional agility that today's rapidly changing work environment demands. We want them to feel ready for whatever lies ahead.’

Translating LinkedIn’s Mission into Campus Impact

Sharing her excitement on the occasion, Saba Karim, Head of Education, LinkedIn India noted, "The Experience Zone is a practical form of the platform's broader mission. The reason LinkedIn exists is to create economic opportunity for every member of the workforce world over and this Experience Zone at Chitkara University brings this mission to life in a very tangible and real way.” She added, "The most fascinating aspect of the Zone is how it brings together technology, industry knowledge, and experiential learning into something that prepares students for their careers that await them. The Zone gives students access to AI-powered career tools and ample chance to practice professional scenarios in a safe environment, thereby helping them build authentic professional identities and uncover opportunities they may have otherwise remained oblivious of. This is not about merely inventing another game or simulating a system. It is about understanding how the professional world operates and learning how to navigate it confidently and with ease.”

A Blueprint for the Future of University-Industry Collaboration

Chitkara University has always been lauded for being a pioneer in innovative education and for championing education that is holistic, practical and career oriented. LinkedIn Experience Zone launch has once again strengthened the university’s standing as an institute that not just foresees change but adapts to it promptly. By integrating the campus learning ecosystems with global industry trends and needs, Chitkara University is not merely looking out for students’ employability outcomes. It is rewriting the institutional accountability of higher education in the twenty first century.

As students start to explore this new space in the coming days, they will be pleasantly surprised by what is in store for them. They will find themselves not just getting ready for their first job, but developing the mindset and skills that will serve them throughout their entire professional life.

About Chitkara University

Chitkara University is a UGC-recognised and NAAC-accredited private university in North India, with campuses in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, offering career-oriented UG and PG programmes. These are offered in Engineering, Business, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Design, Architecture, Hospitality, and emerging Technology fields. For Class 11 and 12 students planning higher education, the university provides industry-aligned programs designed to combine academic excellence with practical exposure.
The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through internships, industry projects, research opportunities, and global collaborations, supported by modern infrastructure, advanced laboratories, industry mentorship, and skill-based training that strengthens student employability. Backed by 2,000+ campus recruiters and 300+ international academic and industry collaborations, students gain strong placement support, international exposure, academic exchange, and collaborative research opportunities.
Consistently ranked among leading institutions by national and global frameworks such as NIRF, QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education, the University maintains high academic rigour and industry relevance. 
With strong corporate partnerships and a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary learning, it prepares students for emerging career opportunities in India and abroad.