Ms. Punam Patil from the Computer Science and Engineering Department has been recognized as an NPTEL Discipline Star for the January–April 2026 session.

The NPTEL Discipline Star recognition is awarded to learners who successfully complete more than 50 weeks of learning in a single discipline with a minimum score of 55% in each course. This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication to continuous learning and academic excellence through the NPTEL-SWAYAM platform, IIT Madras.