Enriched Minds
Path Makers for Tomorrow
Chanakya embodies a timeless
Chanakya embodies a timeless
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fountain of wisdom, guiding
nation-building through thought,
Named after one of civilization's greatest thinkers, Chanakya, we at
Chanakya University strive to honor his legacy each day as a living timeless
principles, and actions.
thought. We are inspired by his sharp mind, timeless wisdom, leadership,
righteous path, and profound intellect, guiding our journey. We are laying
the foundation for a generation of students enriched with a mind to act
with will, foresight, wisdom, and integrity.
Empowering and enriching our students to navigate the complexities of
the world, (guided by Chanakya's teachings), we envision a future where
our graduates ascend to become torchbearers of change, progress, and
transformation, embodying inexpugnable capability and character in their
chosen field.
For us Chanakya represents a beacon of timeless thought (jñāna), a source
of strong will, enriched character (ichhā), and purposeful, meaningful
impact (kriyā); hence with unwavering determination and a commitment
to excellence, we have embarked on a journey to contribute to a brighter
future for society and serve our revered motherland.
Welcome to Chanakya University, where the spirit of Chanakya guides and
enriches minds, illuminating the path of our work and our students so our
motherland once again ascends to supreme glory.
Open source
of goodness
Where every individual is enrich ed, every
mind ignited, making everyone special.
Striving to cre ate path makers for tomorrow.
Institution
building
for nation
building
Minds in motion, Vision in action.
Enriched
This journey of self-discovery for our students,
forging character, expanding knowledge, and
nurturing empathy is part of the new mind that
Minds:
thinks better and learns bright. The enriched
new mind of our students can hold the key to
shaping their destinies and charting a course
Path toward a shared vision of lasting success in
serving our motherland and the world at large.
Hence, we champion boundless curiosity,
Makers for challenge the status quo, embrace fresh
thinking, and encourage better learning as a
Tomorrow
source for meaningful change and progress.
Guided by the new mind, we envision a future
enriched by human experience and collective
In steadfast commitment to the service endeavor. Together, we can power individual
of our revered motherland, we conceived destiny and propel our country to greater
this knowledge movement; for us this is heights as our revered motherland stands on
not merely another university. That’s the cusp of greatness. So, as we embark on this
why we embody the essence of the learning journey, let the new mind be your
'power of the new mind,' illuminating guiding light, an unwavering source of
pathways for nation-building through strength and hope. Through its power, we can
institution-building. As stewards of not only serve our country and also contribute
intergenerational wisdom and to the advancement of humanity in our unique
knowledge, we bridge the past with the way through knowledge and action.
challenges of tomorrow, nurturing a new
generation of leaders. Welcome to Chanakya University, the
movement where the timeless wisdom of
Our commitment lies in cultivating history's greatest thinkers inspires with
individuals endowed with integrity, intense and everlasting devotion to our
purpose, and a sense of responsibility to motherland. Let the ideals of dharma, our
shape a brighter future. That's why we nation ever enthuse us as we find purpose in
are dedicated to fostering world-class serving our nation on its ascent to the highest
scholarship, cultivating transformative pinnacle of glory via knowledge movement.
leadership, and promoting holistic Join us in this remarkable journey of discovery,
development anchored in integrity, nation-building, and knowledge
humanism, creativity, academic transformation. Together, let us illuminate
excellence, and team spirit. With these enriched minds and inspire meaningful
traits, cause and a purity of our purpose progress.
we have chosen a path that only we could
take.
Building new The
India Chanakya
through Edge
knowledge
renaissance
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Liberal
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Education
Model Philanthropy driven
University with a
Public Ethos
Powering India’s ascent
Industry-linked
through knowledge
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academic
curriculum
Emphasis on
Humanism
Dedicated to create a not-for-
profit, for-purpose university
that will harness India’s
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Focus on
civilizational wisdom to serve Transdisciplinary Program
society and humanity Design
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Experiential Empowerment
A trajectory that India richly Learning Programs with
deserves Career Focus
Making quality higher education Strategically located
accessible and affordable for all amidst Fortune-500
companies
Guided by doyens of industry,
academia, research and
performing arts have come
together to build this new
university
Our Purpose
Create knowledge and transformative leaders for holistic development
Our Values
Creativity Humanism Integrity
Team Spirit Academic Freedom
Our Vision
• Develop youth with capabilities to be inspiring leaders.
• Nurture world-class scholarship with high impact
research and practice.
• Facilitate transdisciplinary studies and research to provide
sustainable solutions for human and environmental
challenges.
• Build state-of-the-art knowledge repository and digital
infrastructure to expand the horizon of understanding
among all stakeholders.
• Create innovative educational ecosystem to foster
engagement with Business, Government and Society for
holistic development.
Pioneering
global minds
Rooted
ideals
in
Ascending
ideas
with
Guiding the Path with
Vision and Wisdom
International
Advisory Council
Dr. K. Kasturirangan Prof. Manjul Bhargava Sri Prakash Belawadi
Former Chairman, Professor, Co-Founder,
ISRO Princeton University Centre for Film & Drama
Dr. Sitaram Jindal Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan Sri Hari Kiran Vadlamani
Chairman and MD, Former Vice Chairman, Founder
Jindal Aluminium Limited University Grants Commission Indic Academy
Prof. S. Sadagopan Smt. Sonal Mansingh Prof. Sunaina Singh
Former Director, Renowned Dance Artist, Vice – Chancellor
IIIT, Bangalore Member – Rajya Sabha Nalanda University
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Sri S. V. Ranganath Prof. Vasudha Kamat
Executive Chairperson, Former Chief Secretary Chairperson
Government of Karnataka Governing Board, CEC
Biocon Limited
Sri Harish Bijoor Sri Ricky Kej Prof. Michel Danino
Brand Guru & Founder Indian Music Composer Visiting Professor
Harish Bijoor Consults Inc & Environmentalist, 3 time IIT, Gandhinagar
Grammy Award Winner
Prof. Kapil Kapoor Sri Manish Sabharwal Dr. Chandraprakash
Governing Body Vice Chairman Dwivedi
IIAS Shimla Teamlease Services Renowned Film Director
Member – IGNCA
Prof. Subhash Kak Sri Sajjan Jindal Sri Anurag Behar
Computer Scientist Chairman, JSW Group Chief Executive Officer
& Historian Azim Premji Foundation
Oklahoma University
Prof. Bhimaraya Metri Prof. Narendra Ahuja Amish Tripathi
Director Indian American Author and
IIM – Nagpur Computer Scientist Former Diplomat
Former Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde
Former Chief Justice of India
Board of
Governors
Prof. M. K. Sridhar Dr. L. Gomathi Devi
Founder Chancellor, Vice Chancellor,
Chanakya University Maharani Cluster University
Sri M. P. Kumar Justice A. V. Chandrashekar
Founder Pro-Chancellor, Former Judge,
Chanakya University High Court of Karnataka
Prof. Yashavantha Dongre Prof. B. Mahadevan
Vice Chancellor, Professor,
Chanakya University IIM-B, Bengaluru
Sri Nagaraj Reddy,
Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan Chief Operating Officer,
Co-founder & Ex CEO, Infosys, Chanakya University
Chairman, Axilor Ventures
Dr. Sushant Joshi
Sri T. V. Mohandas Pai Registrar,
Chairman, Chanakya University
Manipal Global Education Services
Principal Secretary,
Department of Higher Education,
Govt. of Karnataka
Transform
We are here to be the foremost for-purpose university, on
a steadfast mission, in pursuit of expanding frontiers of
knowledge, to nurture world-class scholarship and advance
high impact research. We are committed front runners in
merging global academic excellence India’s exceptional
civilization wisdom for individuals’ and society’s sustained
goodness and greatness.
Chanakya University is a global learning destination that is
deeply committed to the creation of a foremost knowledge
movement in which students rise higher with ideas and
achieve sustained success with abundant wisdom (jñāna),
indomitable will (ichhā) and meaningful action (kriyā).
Enriching minds
Expanding
horizons
Schools of thought Knowledge
unbound
Enriched
Mind
Start better
Go farther
Research Driven
Approach focussed on advancing
knowledge through rigorous inquiry
and exploration
Multi & Trans Disciplinary
Embracing diverse fields of study and
breaking down disciplinary boundaries
to foster holistic understanding
Rooted in Indic Thought
Grounded in the rich philosophical and
cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent,
inspiring innovative perspectives
Open & Flexible Architecture
Providing a dynamic framework that
encourages adaptability and opennes to
new ideas and approaches
Embeded with Capacity Building
Integrating education and skill
development initiatives to empower
individuals and communities
06 Schools of Academic
Excellence
50+ Majors to
Choose From
Students can curate their Majors
29 Embrace Diversity
with Students from
29 States
A state private university established by the Chanakya University Act, 2021(Act.no 37 of 2021)
Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.
Approved by AICTE, New Delhi.
Approved by Bar Council of India, New Delhi.
School of
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
U.G PROGRAMME P.G PROGRAMME
B.A. (HONS.) CIVIL SERVICES M.A.
INTEGRATED STREAM • Cultural Studies
• Strategic Studies
• Political Science
• International Relations • Applied Economics
B.A. (HONS.) M.S.W.
• Community Development
• Psychology
• Human Resource Management
• Literary and Cultural Studies
• Medical and Social Psychiatry
• Media Studies
• Economics M.Sc.
• Political Science • Clinical Psychology
• International Relations • Counselling Psychology
• Liberal Studies • Workplace Psychology
School of Mathematics and
Natural Sciences
U.G PROGRAMME P.G PROGRAMME
B.SC. (HONS.) M.SC.
• Physics • Data Science
• Mathematics
• Chemistry
School of
Commerce and Management
U.G PROGRAMME P.G PROGRAMME
B.COM. (HONS.) M.B.A.
• Accounting & Taxation • Finance
• Fintech
• Marketing
B. B.A. (Hons.) • Human Resources
• Business Analytics • Supply Chain And Logistics
• International Business Management
• Services Management
• Business Analytics
• Start-up and Innovation
Management • Aviation Management
School of BioSciences
PG Diploma in Life Sciences DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology • Disease Biology
• Computational Biology
• Bio Engineering
• Genomics
School of Engineering
U.G PROGRAMME
B.TECH
• Computer Science Engineering • Electronics Engineering
(VLSI and Embedded Systems)
• Computer Science and Artificial
Intelligence • Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering
• Civil, Construction, and
Sustainability Engineering • Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science
MINORS
AI & ML | Data Science & Economics | VLSI & Embedded System | Cyber Security
Public Policy and Data Analytics | Computational Biology | Computational
Sciences | Robotics and AI
B.C. A. (Hons.) P.G PROGRAMME
M.C. A.
School of
Law, Governance, and Public Policy
U.G PROGRAMME P.G PROGRAMME
B. A., L.L.B. (Hons.) 5 year integrated L.L.M.
program Corporate and Commercial Law
B.B.A., L.L.B. (Hons.) 5 year integrated
program
CFSS
Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences
(One year residential Post Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences)
Edge of our
intergenerational
wisdom
Rooted
ideals
in
Ascending
ideas
with
IKS: India’s
intergenerational
knowledge system
Chanakya University's approach to preserving and propagating our intergenerational
Indian knowledge system (IKS) and wisdom for global benefit is multifaceted,
purposeful, and forward-looking. We recognize the importance of our civilization's
knowledge across domains and its relevance in today’s complex world order.
Across various domains, we emphasize the documentation, study, and application of
this knowledge system to ensure their relevance in modern times. We believe in
integrating this profound wisdom into modern education curricula, blending ancient
insights with contemporary learning methods to provide students with fresh learning
and new thinking across various subjects.
Emphasizing practical application, we equip our students with the skills to address
real-world challenges effectively with a global outlook. We foster cross-cultural
exchange and collaboration to promote India's knowledge systems worldwide. Our
commitment to leadership development is rooted in nurturing individuals who can
apply India's wisdom for the betterment in their chosen areas.
We centrally recognize the importance of innovation and adaptation. We encourage
research to reinterpret traditional knowledge in light of contemporary challenges. In
essence, Chanakya University prioritizes preservation, integration, practical
application, global outreach, leadership development, innovation, and ethical
governance in leveraging India's intergenerational Indian wisdom for a brighter
future.
INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS
The Why of IKS
Integration at
Chanakya University
Pariharopaya Vidvatta Parampara Paricaya Asmita
• Deeply transformative Greater exposure • Low hanging but achievable
& long lasting impact for interested in short / medium term
but time intensive (Electives, Minors, • General exposure for all
• Nice group to be Masters’ Programes) (Foundation, Admin and Campus life)
cultivated (through
research, PhD,
Projects,etc)
Asmita Pariharopaya
Providing Sustainable solutions
Rediscovering
Collective Identity
Vidvatta Parampara Paricaya
Nurturing Comprehensive Academic Acquaintance with
Scholarship Intellectual Heritage
Foundation
of Character.
Environment
for enriching
Minds.
Infrastructure
for the Future
Located in the KIADB-SEZ industrial park
Close to Bengaluru International Airport
116 Acres of Green Campus,
Academic, Sports, Student Residences, and Aminities
Campus planned to accomodate
25,000 students
Globally Complaint, Sustainable
GRIHA 5- star rated campus
UNPARALLELED INFRASTRUCTURE
Student Residences Sports Facilities
Life @ Chankya
In the league
DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES
Prof.Manjul Bhargav
delivering his keynote on
The World of Mathematics,
Music and Magic.
Prof. Walter Russel Mead
delivered the keynote address
on the “GLOBAL POLITICAL
TRANSITION: IS THE US READY?”
Prof. S.S.Iyengar
delivering his keynote on
ChatGPT and the challenges
and opportunities
Prof. Bibek Debroy
delivered the keynote
address on the “Key
transitions in the Indian
Economy”
Prof. Harsh Pant
delivering his keynote lecture on
“A Decade of Indian Foreign
Policy : Evolving Aspirations”
of great minds
Dignitaries during interaction with students at Chanakya
Sri. Kris Gopalakrishnan and
Sri T V Mohandas Pai with students
Sri. Sajjan Jindal,
Chairman-JSW Group
Sri. S Somanath,
Chairman-ISRO
Sri Sridhar Vembu, Founder
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw,
and CEO-Zoho Corporation
Executive Chairperson,
Biocon Ltd
Nurturing
world
class
Scholarship
with
high
impact
Research
Chanakya Fellowship
in Social Sciences (CFSS)
The Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences, Chanakya University's premier program,
offers a year- long residential Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science. This dynamic
initiative brings together a diverse cohort for multi-disciplinary education, engaging
with various areas of study, research, and practice. Renowned global experts contribute
to program delivery, providing a rare freedom for innovation in curriculum design. Open
to individuals from diverse backgrounds, the program promises an unparalleled
learning experience for CFSS and all university programs.
To express your interest in joining the upcoming cohort, pre-register now through our
website. This will inform you about the admissions process, access to resources, upcoming
events, and various learning opportunities at Chanakya University.
Highlights Academic
• Global experts, local interventions
domains
• Cross-cutting courses • International Relations and
• Multidisciplinary approach Strategic Studies
• Modules for transformational • Political studies and politics
pathways • Public Policy
• Action Research • Economics
• Emphasis on career competencies • Capstone Projects/Internships
and life skills
• Residential Programme enabling
peer-to-peer learning
Mindful
leaders:
Cultivating
enriched
minds for
transformative
impact
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GRADUATE
OF CHANAKYA UNIVERSITY?
Chanakya university graduates epitomize our vision,
embodying thought leadership through a pursuit of
knowledge and a wider real world perspective for
sustained success. They ardently seek personal
empowerment, professional excellence, and social
enrichment.
Our vision, purpose and values manifest in our
graduates as they transform and radiate three
distinct traits
Honour
Love for motherland, embracing a community of
learners and becoming positive path -makers for
tomorrow.
Humility
Acknowledging the contributions of others, empathy
for all and civilizational wisdom
Happiness
cultivating a creative and positive growth mindset,
continually seeking betterment through ethical
leadership while evolving when needed while
constant in happiness.
Nation building
by institution
building
Worthy executor of the worthy pursuit
jñāna ichhā kriyā
The Ashwatha leaf The Sun being an The Dharma Chakra
symbolises abundant embodiment of symbolises a dynamic
wisdom energy represents balalce with the right,
the indomitable will meaningful action
The logo stirs and reminds us everyday to stay rooted in our principles, to ascend with
ideas, to unflinchingly be of service to society and to develop transformative leaders.
Inspired by nature and light, ours is a rare colour that has been chosen as a representation
of our steadfast ‘ideas with ideals’ movement; and reflects character, sincerity and
commitment.
Admission Process
Your pathway to Chanakya
Apply CUPP Personal Enroll
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Chanakya Scholarship
Chanakya University, firmly believes that financial constraints should not hinder deserving
students from pursuing higher education. Our commitment to educational equity is exemplified
through the fully-funded Chanakya Scholarships for deserving undergraduates. Chanakya
Scholarship empowers academically outstanding individuals from economically disadvantaged
backgrounds, granting them access to a toptier education and pathways to fulfilling careers.
Eligibility criteria include consistent academic performance (85% or above) and an annual family
income below INR 8 lakhs. Reach out to us for details on applying for up to 100% scholarships.
Apply CSET Personal Background
Chanakya Enroll
Online Scholarship Interviews Verification
Eligibility Test
For Admission Contact
+ 91 8550 8550 92 / 8550 8550 94
[email protected] www.chanakyauniversity.edu.in
Chanakya University Global Campus,
Near Kempegowda International Airport (BIAL), Haraluru, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562129
