Parul University

What Parul University does

Parul University is a private university established in 2016 under the Gujarat Private Universities Act, headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It is India's youngest NAAC A++ accredited university and the top-ranked university in Gujarat, operating 200+ NEP 2020-aligned programs across 20+ faculties including Engineering, Medicine, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Design, Law, Agriculture, Nursing, Management, and Architecture. The university serves a student body drawn from 75+ countries with multiple delivery modes spanning diploma through doctoral levels, including on-campus, online, work-integrated, and industry-embedded programs.

The university's technology and infrastructure ecosystem centers on the Lakshya 2047: Centre for Future Skills, which features specialized laboratories in partnership with NVIDIA, Cisco, ABB, Microsoft, AWS, Apple, Adobe, Autodesk, ANSYS, and Schneider, supporting hands-on training in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, AR/VR, and cloud computing. Research capabilities include a Rs 15 Crore Central Instrumentation Facility, 350+ Ph.D. guides, 17 Cr+ in research grants, 425+ patents filed, and an AI/Data Analytics lab. The PIERC (Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre) has incubated 254+ startups generating Rs 40 Cr+ in revenue. Two wholly-owned hospitals — Parul Sevashram Hospital and Parul Ayurved Hospital — provide integrated allopathic-Ayurvedic healthcare with 50 lakh+ OPD consultations. Distribution is supported by 8+ regional offices and an academic counselor network across 20+ Indian cities, plus international student mobility partnerships with Cape Breton University (Canada) and New Zealand universities.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven through annual program fees, supplemented by document verification services (Rs 2,500 per document), hospital and clinical services revenue, online program delivery, and a structured placement ecosystem connecting 2,200+ recruiting companies to graduating students. The placement record for Batch 2026 includes 3,500+ placed students with packages up to Rs 60 LPA. Marketing combines a multi-channel digital presence (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, PU Mirror newsletter), flagship events (Vadodara Hackathon, Smart India Hackathon 2025 hosting), PR coverage of placement outcomes, and the academic counselor ground network. Primary customers are individual students paying tuition, with secondary beneficiaries including recruiting employers and community members served through CSR healthcare and livelihood programs.

Name

Parul University

Legal name

Parul University

Website

https://paruluniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Parul University is a NAAC A++ accredited private university in Vadodara, Gujarat offering 200+ programs across 20+ faculties to a student body from 75+ countries, with integrated future-skills labs, a 254-startup incubation ecosystem, and affiliated multi-specialty hospitals.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate engineering programs
• Medical and ayurved education
• Placement and career services
• Research and innovation incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: Revenue is generated through tuition and fees from a comprehensive portfolio of over 200 NEP 2020-aligned programs spanning diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, continuing education, work-integrated, industry-embedded, dual degree, and online programs across disciplines including Engineering, Management, Medicine, Ayurveda, Pharmacy, Design, Law, Agriculture, Nursing, and more.
2. Placement and Recruitment Services: The university's Training and Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment by major national and multinational companies, indirectly supporting revenue through student enrollment driven by placement outcomes. Over 3,500 students from the 2026 batch were placed with packages ranging up to Rs 60 LPA.
3. Document Verification and Certification Services: Revenue is generated through document verification services charged to external agencies (Rs 2,500 per document) and courier charges (Rs 500 domestic, Rs 5,000 international) for verifying academic documents of students and alumni.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Parul University is a NAAC A++ accredited private university delivering 200+ NEP 2020-aligned academic programs (diploma through doctoral) across 20+ faculties including Engineering, Medicine, Ayurved, Pharmacy, Design, Law, Management, Agriculture, Nursing, and Architecture, with tuition and fees as the primary revenue stream. The university supplements classroom education with industry-partnered future-skills labs (NVIDIA, Cisco, AWS, Apple, ABB, Adobe, Autodesk, ANSYS, Schneider), structured campus placement, and startup incubation through PIERC, alongside affiliated Parul Sevashram Hospital and Parul Ayurved Hospital healthcare services.

Product overview

Parul University is a NAAC A++ accredited university in Gujarat, India offering 200+ NEP 2020-aligned programs across diverse disciplines including Agriculture, Applied Sciences, Architecture, Ayurved, Commerce, Design, Engineering & Technology, Fine Arts, Homeopathy, Hospitality, IT & Computer Science, Law, Liberal Arts, Library Science, Management Studies, Medicine, Nursing, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Social Work. The university's technology ecosystem includes the Lakshya 2047: Centre for Future Skills (featuring labs from NVIDIA, AWS, Apple, Cisco, and Schneider), the PIERC startup incubation centre (254+ startups incubated), and healthcare facilities (Parul Sevashram Hospital and Parul Ayurved Hospital). Students benefit from real-world learning, industry certifications, and connections to 2,200+ recruiters including Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, L&T, and Reliance Industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PIERC (Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre): Incubation and entrepreneurship ecosystem supporting student startups with funding, mentorship, and prototype facilities
• Lakshya 2047: Centre for Future Skills
• PU Mirror
• IQAC
• Sakshamthad Foundation

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs (200+ NEP 2020-aligned) A portfolio of 200+ NEP 2020-aligned programs at diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, continuing education, work-integrated, industry-embedded, dual degree, and online levels across 20+ faculties, available to domestic and international students on the Vadodara campus and via the online programs portal.
• Lakshya 2047: Centre for Future Skills An educational ecosystem featuring industry-partnered state-of-the-art laboratories (NVIDIA, Cisco, AWS, Apple, ABB, Adobe, Autodesk, ANSYS, Schneider) delivering hands-on training in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, robotics, AR/VR, cloud computing, and Industry 4.0 technologies, combined with industry certifications and AICTE-supported IDEA Lab Zone for innovation and prototype development. Gujarat's first Centre for Future Skills, part of a national model operational across 11 institutions.
• PIERC — Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre A startup incubation and research centre providing seed funding, strategic mentoring, investor access, prototype facilities, and coaching to student-led ventures across sectors including health tech and sustainability, with 254+ startups incubated and Rs 40+ crore in cumulative startup revenue.
• Parul Sevashram Hospital A multi-specialty hospital offering advanced rehabilitation services including neurological recovery, physiotherapy, and emotional support programs; recognized with the Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation Services award at the National Stroke Conclave 2026 and serving as a teaching hospital for medical students.
• Parul Ayurved Hospital An Ayurvedic hospital combining traditional medicine with modern medical science for stroke rehabilitation and integrated care, having delivered over 50 lakh OPD consultations, 40,000+ inpatient admissions, and 6,000+ surgeries; recognized with the Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation Services award at the National Stroke Conclave 2026.
• Parul Institute of Design (PID) A specialized constituent design institute offering programs in fashion design, interior design, product design, visual communication, animation, VFX, film studies, and UI/UX, with student work reaching international recognition including the Cannes Film Festival Short Film Corner.
• Online Programs (paruluniversity.online) Online-delivery version of selected degree and certificate programs accessible via paruluniversity.online with a dedicated admissions helpline (1800-889-9773), enabling remote enrollment for working professionals and geographically distant students.
• Training and Placement Cell Services A dedicated placement cell providing structured pre-placement training (aptitude, mock interviews, resume workshops) and coordinating campus recruitment drives with 2,200+ employers, placing 3,500+ Batch 2026 students with packages up to Rs 60 LPA.
• Document Verification and Certification Services A paid service for verifying academic documents of students and alumni, charged at Rs 2,500 per document with additional courier fees (Rs 500 domestic, Rs 5,000 international), supporting employers and external agencies requiring credential authentication.
• International Student Mobility and Pathway Programs Student exchange, faculty exchange, joint research, and pathway programs delivered in partnership with Cape Breton University (Canada), Humber College, and New Zealand universities, enabling Indian students to complete foundational coursework at Parul before transitioning to international campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ Batch 2026 students placed; 108 at Reliance Industries, 234 at TCS, with packages up to Rs 60 LPA
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Apollo Tyres FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Apollo Tyres Foundation collaborated with Parul University's CSR initiatives under the Garima Women Livelihood Centres program, supporting over 1,000 women in Vadodara through skill-building and livelihood opportunities.
• HelpAge IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026HelpAge India partnered with Parul University's CSR initiatives, expanding the reach of community development projects and the Health for All program which organized mass health camps reaching more than 61,150 patients.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026NVIDIA partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047: Centre for Future Skills, providing RTX GPU training infrastructure for AI, robotics, and design students. This is part of a broader industry-lab ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art labs for hands-on training in AI, machine learning, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Microsoft is a technology partner for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, contributing to cloud computing and AI training infrastructure within the university's technology ecosystem.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026AWS partners with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing cloud computing lab infrastructure with training on EC2, S3, Lambda, and IAM services.
• CiscocoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Cisco partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing networking and cybersecurity lab infrastructure for CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, and security training certifications.
• ApplecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Apple partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, establishing an Apple lab for Swift, iOS/macOS development and ACSP (Apple Certified Support Professional) certification training.
• ABBcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026ABB partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing industrial automation and robotics lab infrastructure for hands-on training.
• AdobecoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Adobe partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing design software infrastructure for students in design, media, and creative programs.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026Autodesk partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing engineering design and 3D modeling software infrastructure for engineering and architecture students.
• ANSYScoreTechnology or Integration · 15 May 2026ANSYS partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing simulation software infrastructure for engineering analysis and design validation.
• NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026NSDC partnered with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, providing industry certifications and financial assistance to students. Part of a national model currently operational across 11 institutions aimed at improving student employability and industry readiness by 2047.
• Ethnotech AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Ethnotech Academy collaborates with Parul University for the Lakshya 2047 Centre, contributing to the skill development and training ecosystem alongside NSDC.
• Nagaland University, University of Johannesburg, and Amity UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026Parul University collaborated in an international research study led by Nagaland University exploring biochar as an affordable solution for water scarcity and soil degradation in Nagaland's hilly regions. The study found that converting agricultural waste into biochar improves soil moisture retention, enhances crop productivity, reduces irrigation needs, and supports sustainable farming systems.
• Cape Breton University (Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Cape Breton University signed MoUs with Parul University during a multi-city India visit (April 27 – May 2, 2026) covering New Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Vadodara, and Ahmedabad. Discussions focused on AI collaboration, semiconductor talent pipelines, renewable energy workforce development, and hybrid learning models enabling Indian students to complete foundational coursework domestically before transitioning to CBU's campus.
• Education New Zealand and New Zealand UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Parul University launched the India–New Zealand Centre of Excellence during its International Week 2026, with participation from representatives of Education New Zealand and New Zealand universities. The centre aims to foster long-term academic cooperation including research, faculty development, and cultural exchange.
• Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025A distinguished delegation from Humber College visited Parul University as part of its India outreach, enhancing global academic ties and exploring collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a private university offering 200+ programs with strong placement marketing and NAAC A+ accreditation. It is directly comparable to Parul on program breadth, private status, and emphasis on placement-driven enrollment.
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS): NMIMS is a private deemed university offering management, engineering, pharmacy, and commerce programs with strong placement outcomes and multiple campuses across India. It is comparable to Parul on placement-focused GTM, private status, and professional program emphasis.
• Symbiosis International University: Symbiosis is a multi-campus private deemed university offering law, management, design, liberal arts, and health sciences programs with strong placement-driven enrollment. It directly compares to Parul on multidisciplinary breadth and private-deemed status.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM is a large private deemed university offering engineering, medical, management, and humanities programs with strong placement drives and tier-1 recruiter relationships. It directly compares to Parul on multidisciplinary portfolio, placement-led GTM, and for-profit structure.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is a private deemed university with strong engineering and management programs, multi-campus operations, and one of the largest placement drives in India. It is comparable to Parul on industry-aligned curriculum, placement outcomes, and NIRF-ranked engineering programs.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is one of India's largest private universities with 200+ programs, a 600+ acre campus in Punjab, and a heavily marketed placement record. It is comparable to Parul on program breadth, NAAC accreditation, and aggressive recruiter relationships.
• Amity University: Amity is a multi-campus private university with broad program offerings across engineering, management, law, design, and biotechnology, and operates an extensive recruitment counsellor network across India. It mirrors Parul's private, multidisciplinary, for-profit model with aggressive marketing and tier-2/3 city outreach.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Manipal is a private deemed university offering 300+ programs across medicine, engineering, management, and design with strong placement outcomes and industry partnerships. It is the most direct comparable to Parul in scale, multidisciplinary breadth, and placement-focused GTM in the Indian private higher education segment.
• Christ University: Christ University is a private deemed university with broad program offerings across law, management, sciences, and humanities and strong placement outcomes. It is comparable to Parul on multidisciplinary model and Bengaluru-based private university positioning.

Broad incumbents

• BITS Pilani: BITS Pilani is a premier Indian private higher education institution with strong engineering, science, and management programs and a robust placement record. While operating at a higher prestige tier than Parul, it serves as a comparable benchmark on placement outcomes and industry-aligned curriculum.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@paruluniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParulUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paruluniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/paruluniversity/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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