Empowering CTOs for the Future as the IIT Delhi CTO Programme Bridges the Gap Between Technology and Leadership

National, 7th July 2025: As innovative technologies redefine sectors, India stands at a pivotal point in its economic growth. According to Nasscom, the Indian tech industry is expected to record revenue of approximately $283 Bn in FY25 (5.1% YoY growth), adding nearly $14 Bn over last year.

One such programme addressing the evolving needs of tech leadership is the Chief Technology Officer Programme, offered by CEP, IIT Delhi. This 10-month online programme combines academic rigour with industry application, including lectures, case studies, tutorials, guest lectures, panel discussions, and a capstone project. Live sessions by IIT Delhi faculty ensure a highly interactive and enriching experience. The programme is delivered with service partner Jaro Education, which brings expertise in executive learning enablement.

Key features of the programme include:

●Live, interactive sessions with IIT Delhi faculty
 

●Real-world case studies and cross-functional panels
 

●Peer-to-peer learning and diverse cohort interactions
 

●Tutorials and hands-on learning frameworks
 

●Guest lectures from industry veterans
 

●A capstone project with real-world application
 

●Exposure to strategic, operational, and technology leadership concepts
 

India’s rapid adoption of AI, IoT, and digital innovation has created massive transformation opportunities. But with this progress comes pressure on Chief Technology Officers to steer their organisations through complex challenges from talent gaps and cyber threats to evolving compliance and business alignment.

CTOs today must remain agile, forecast technology trends, and facilitate smooth adoption across departments all while complying with complex data privacy norms and ensuring innovation doesn’t slow down due to skill gaps or legacy constraints.

Here’s what a past participant had to say:

“Joining the IIT Delhi CTO Programme was driven by my passion for learning and a fascination with how tech executives shape company direction. This programme enriched my decision-making skills and expanded my network. The experience at IIT Delhi, paired with exceptional faculty, has been a dream come true. My journey with Jaro Education has been fantastic. I highly recommend this programme for its profound insights and invaluable connections.”
— Bhavya Bansal, Head of Engineering, Easyres Travel Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Participants come from diverse sectors like healthcare, IT, manufacturing, and retail, with work experience ranging from 5 to over 13 years ensuring an intellectually rich peer-learning experience. Many apply their learnings directly within leading companies and innovation-led roles.

As the CTO role becomes increasingly strategic, this programme prepares professionals to lead with agility, foresight, and innovation. It enables them to navigate complexity and drive impactful technologytransformation at scale.

To know more about how you can prepare for what’s next in tech leadership, click here.