Classes Internationales 2025: Your Pathway to Prestigious French Universities

According to the press release, Classes Internationales 2025 will provide Indian students – whether beginners or advanced learners of French—access to French-taught undergraduate programs after they complete a foundational year of French language training and academic preparation.

The application will close on March 31 for students with no knowledge of French, allowing them time to prepare their language skills before their departure through Alliance Française. However, for students with a level of language proficiency at A2 or above, the application must be done by May 15.

Students can view the programs and contact the participating institutions directly through the official website, classesinternationales.org. Admission is based on academic background without any entrance exam.

As mentioned in the press release, Campus France and the French Embassy in India will try to support applicants, including pre-departure, study, and post-graduation support, along with access to the France Alumni network.

Students who complete the classes will have direct access to more than 200 academic programs taught in French. Several academic programs are offered in the apprenticeship mode in the country, allowing students to split their time: half at the university/school and half in a company in the field mentioned in the release.

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Conclusion

The Classes Internationales 2025 program is a gateway to a great opportunity for Indian students who would like to go to France for higher education. This program has been designed keeping in mind the preparation of the language, readiness for academics, and access to world-class institutions, which enables a smooth entry into French-taught undergraduate programs. Support from Campus France and the French Embassy in India ensures a fruitful educational and cultural experience. Do not miss this opportunity to travel across the globe academically. Apply before deadlines to set the foundations for a bright future in France!

Focused on promoting and encouraging translational research by driving industry-academia collaborations, the event brought together leading industry professionals, startups, academicians, and government representatives.

Key thematic areas

The conclave covered key thematic areas, including:

# Device-Led Technologies

# Experience Technologies

# Generative AI-Led Design Technologies

Key organizations

Key organisations, including ISRO, PGI Chandigarh, Samsung, and Qualcomm, engaged in knowledge-sharing sessions, reinforcing the conclave’s objective of fostering collaborative translational research with industry and academia and a robust technology landscape in India.

Dignitaries

Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, and Mr. Somjit Amrit, Chief Executive Officer, IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation hosted the event.

Rajesh Dharmani, Minister of Town & Country Planning, Housing, Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Government of Himachal Pradesh was the chief guest.

Other distinguished guests included:

Smt. Rakhil Kahlon, IAS, Secretary, Department of Digital Technologies and Governance, Himachal Pradesh

Dr. Balvinder Singh, Founder, BluOxyGen.AI, and Former Vice President, Samsung R&D Institute – Bangalore

Prof. Dr. Parampreet Singh Kharbanda &

Prof. Dr. Subho Chakrabarti, PGIMER, Chandigarh

Mr. Madhu Kandasamy, Senior Director, Qualcomm India Private Limited

Air Vice Marshal PKH Sinha VSM (Retd.), Strategic Advisor, IIT Mandi

Prof. Subhajit Roy Chaudhury, Project Director, IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation

We envision a long-term collaboration with IIT Mandi and iHub to equip our youth with the skills needed to propel economic growth and technological progress, he said.

Research

Himachal Pradesh government is committed to fostering a culture of research, skill development, and technological advancements, said the chief guest.

By leveraging new-age disciplines like artificial intelligence, data science, mechatronics, and IoT across our institutions, we aim to create a robust knowledge ecosystem that empowers students and fuels industrial growth, he said.

I invite IIT Mandi to collaborate with us in building a sustainable and innovation-driven future for Himachal Pradesh and the nation, he said.

Skill development

HIVE 2.0 also marked the inauguration of a new Skill Development Hub at IIT Mandi by Rajesh Dharmani, aimed at building a future-ready workforce.

Digital transformation

Rakhil Kahlon, Secretary, Department of Digital Technologies and Governance, Himachal Pradesh said Himachal Pradesh is embracing digital transformation through pioneering initiatives in drone technology, semiconductor development, and AI-driven skill enhancement.

As we explore the roadmap for semiconductor manufacturing, IIT Mandi and iHub stands as a key partner in providing technical expertise and strategic guidance, she said.

Platforms like HIVE 2.0 by IIT Mandi iHub play a crucial role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration, she said.

The Himachal Pradesh government is committed to building a future-ready workforce and an innovation-driven economy, and I invite IIT Mandi and iHub to collaborate with us to drive technological progress and economic growth, she said.

Key discussions

A major highlight of HIVE 2.0 was the Research-Industry Dialogues, where thought leaders discussed translational research and strategies to bridge the “Valley of Death” in Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

The discussions emphasized:

The gap between early-stage research (TRL 1-3) and commercialization (TRL 7-9).

The importance of proof-of-concept development aligned with industry expectations.

Intellectual property concerns in collaborative research.

Key sessions and panels included:

Generative AI on Edge

Humanoid Robotics & Technology Relevance
to Personalised Profession like Lawyer

Technology Transfer & Research Usability in Design

ISRO’s Sponsored Research Opportunities

The event brought together over 100 startups from across India, with 15 selected to showcase cutting-edge device-led solutions aligned with the conclave’s themes.

Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor (IT) to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, announced the results of the startup pitch competition and presented the awards.

Commitment

The success of HIVE 2.0 underscores IIT Mandi iHub’s commitment to driving innovation through meaningful industry-academia collaborations.

The conclave not only provided a launchpad for startups but also set the stage for long-term partnerships aimed at solving real-world challenges through cutting-edge research and technology.

About IIT Mandi iHub

IIT Mandi iHub is a Skill Training Partner of NSDC under the Special Project for Institutions of National Importance.

This innovative Technology Innovation Hub specializing in Human-Computer Interaction trains youth in domains such as IoT, AI, Solar Technology, and Drone Technology under this funded project.

Through these initiatives, iHub has trained over 200 youths in the Solar Technology skill development program, providing them with On-The-Job opportunities at the IIT Mandi campus.

Similarly, in addition to the Drone Didi program, IIT Mandi iHub has completed two sessions of Drone training programs with over 40 graduates in total.

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