Biography
Dr. Sanjay Nijhawan
Dr. Sanjay Nijhawan is the Chairman and Managing Director of DICS Technologies Ltd., which oversees ten computer centers under the Delhi Institute of Computer Science (DICS) in Delhi NCR. These centers are accredited by NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
He also serves as the Chairman of the S.R.S. Educational & Welfare Trust, an organization dedicated to advancing societal welfare initiatives.
In his earlier roles, he held the position of Chairman at the Delhi Institute of Technology & Management (DITM), Gannaur, an institution approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Government of India. He also served as Chairman of the Delhi International Convent School (DICS), NH-1, Gannaur, Sonepat, which provides education from Nursery to Grade 8.
Additionally, he contributed to community development as the Vice President of RWA La Tropicana, Parsvnath, Civil Lines, Delhi-54.
Educational Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Mathematics – University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- M.Sc. in Mathematics – Hansraj College, Delhi University
- A.L.C.C.S. in Computer Science – Equivalent to M.Tech
- PGDBA – Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai
- B.Ed. – Maharishi Dayanand University
Professional Overview
With over 31 years of experience, he is an accomplished entrepreneur dedicated to advancing education and social welfare. His work spans diverse fields, including technology, education, politics, and corporate social responsibility.
Key Contributions
Professional Journey and Vision
Starting as a first-generation entrepreneur, he has spent over 32 years shaping the IT education landscape. Under his leadership, DICS Technologies Ltd. has grown to operate over 20 centers across Delhi,with more than 2 million graduates, many of whom have secured stable employment. DICS is renowned for its excellence, particularly in student placements, where he has prioritized equipping students with both technical and interpersonal skills for career success.
Awards and Recognitions
Assocham National Education Award
Assocham National Education Award 2015 & 2016 for Best
Engineering College in North India
Best Engineering College in Delhi-NCR Award
Best Engineering College in Delhi-NCR Award from the Asia
Education Summit 2015, presented by Hon'ble Mr. Abhinav Singh
Bindra (Indian Shooter)
Edupreneur Award (2013)
Edupreneur Award (2013) for valuable contributions to education
by Engineering Watch, presented by Hon'ble parliamentarian Sushil
Kumar Singh
Best Placement Award
Best Placement Award among Engineering Institutions of Delhi & NCR for four consecutive years since 2011
Rajiv Gandhi Samaj Ratna Award
Rajiv Gandhi Samaj Ratna Award for promotion of Technical and Higher Education, presented by Mr. Salman Khurshid
Best Engineering College in Delhi & NCR (2012) Award
Best Engineering College in Delhi & NCR (2012) Award presented by Hon'ble Shri Jaiprakash Aggarwal
AINUC Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award
AINUC Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award for outstanding services, achievements, and contributions, received from Hon'ble Justice
G.N. Ray
International Intellectual Development Award
International Intellectual Development Award for individual excellence and outstanding contribution towards the progress of
the nation in education, awarded in Bangkok (2011)
Indian Achievers Award
Indian Achievers Award 2011 for outstanding contributions to
education, awarded at the 28th Indian Achiever's Summit by Dr.
Buta Singh
Best Placements Award
Best Placements Award among Engineering colleges in Delhi NCR
for Education Excellence, awarded by Big Brand Research
Times Research Excellence in Education Award
Times Research Excellence in Education Award 2010 for being
the Most Promising Engineering College in Delhi & NCR, presented
by Hon'ble Dr. Kiran Bed
The Indian Leadership in Education Excellence Award
The Indian Leadership in Education Excellence Award through
Indian Economic Development & Research Association, New Delhi
Shiksha Bharti Puraskar
Shiksha Bharti Puraskar for outstanding contributions to national development by the All India Achievers Foundation, 61st National
Semina
Bharat Gaurav Award
Bharat Gaurav Award with Gold Medal for Individual Achievements
& National Development, awarded by International Achievers
Conference
International Intellectual Development Award
International Intellectual Development Award through the
International Summit by Global Achievers Foundation
IEDRA Leadership in Education Excellence Award
AIAF Shiksha Bharti Puraskar
AIAF Shiksha Bharti Puraskar for outstanding contributions to
national development, received from Sardar Joginder Singh,
Former Director of CBI, at the 61st National Seminar of the All India
Achievers Foundation