Jaipur, October 2026.
The Duolingo English Test (DET) celebrated its 10-year milestone with a student engagement event at Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre (JECRC), Vidhani, marking a decade of helping students pursue their global education ambitions. The event brought together students, education leaders and industry representatives to reflect on the role of English proficiency in opening doors to international education.
The event drew participation from 2000 students and featured discussions on the importance of English proficiency in global education, student aspirations and the opportunities that language skills can unlock. Through student stories, a moderated discussion and interactive showcases, the programme underscored how access to English proficiency testing can support learners as they prepare for their next steps in education and beyond.
A key highlight of the event was a student interaction featuring Anaheez Patel, who graduated this year with an MBA from NYU, and shared her experience of securing admission through the Duolingo English Test and pursuing her academic ambitions in the United States. She reflected on the role of English proficiency in navigating international education opportunities and how the right pathways can help students take the next step towards their goals. A panel discussion moderated by Tara Kapur, Marketing Director, Duolingo English Test, brought together speakers to discuss global education pathways, language proficiency, and the ambitions of students looking to expand their horizons.
Speaking on the milestone, Divya Rao, Marketing Lead, Duolingo English Test, India, said, “Ten years ago, we set out to break down the barriers that stood between talented students and world-class education. Today, the Duolingo English Test is accepted by over 6,500 institutions worldwide, helping learners access global education opportunities and take steps towards their ambitions. As we enter our next decade, we remain committed to making English proficiency testing more accessible and convenient, empowering the next generation of learners to pursue their goals with confidence.”
The event also celebrated student innovation through a tech showcase, where students Aryan Kumar, Aarav Kulshrestha, Aditya Sharma and Tanmay Shrivastava presented an app they developed. The app encourages students to explore their campus and find different Duos, incorporating interactive word identification and sentence-completion challenges. The showcase recognised the students’ creativity and initiative, highlighting the innovative ideas emerging from the student community.
