Chitkara University to Host India's First Ivy League High School MUN Conference in August 2025
In a landmark development for high school diplomacy and international academic exchange, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, is set to host the prestigious Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) India 2025, bringing one of the United States' most celebrated academic simulations to Indian soil for the very first time. Scheduled from August 8 to 10, 2025, this immersive three-day residential conference...
In a landmark development for high school diplomacy and international academic exchange, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, is set to host the prestigious Ivy League Model United Nations Conference (ILMUNC) India 2025, bringing one of the United States' most celebrated academic simulations to Indian soil for the very first time. Scheduled from August 8 to 10, 2025, this immersive three-day residential conference will take place on the university's state-of-the-art campus in Punjab, just 30 km from Chandigarh Airport.
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Chitkara University Campus
Spearheaded by the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)-a premier Ivy League institution-the Ivy League Model United Nations Conference has earned global acclaim for its commitment to developing future leaders through authentic diplomatic simulations. This edition of ILMUNC India 2025 will welcome 1,200 to 1,500 high school students from Grades 8 to 12 across the country, creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that promotes leadership, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding.
What truly sets ILMUNC India 2025 apart is its academic mentorship by 11 student leaders from UPenn, who will guide committee sessions, uphold academic rigour, and offer first-hand exposure to Ivy League-calibre education. The conference will simulate contemporary geopolitical challenges through rigorous committee debates, complemented by keynote addresses, expert-led sessions, and cultural exchange activities.
