Plaksha University

Name

Plaksha University

Legal name

Plaksha University

Website

https://plaksha.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Technology university education
• Engineering degree programs
• AI graduate education
• Interdisciplinary tech programs
• Higher education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohali (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue from BTech, MS in AI, PhD programs, Tech Leaders Fellowship, and summer programs including YTS+. Programs include merit and need-based scholarships.
2. Philanthropy and Donations: Collective philanthropy effort with nearly a hundred individual and corporate donors. Major philanthropy includes Rs 1500 crore secured, Rs 3000 crore funding goal, and Axis Bank committing over Rs 80 crore for frontier research and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Plaksha University is a private non-profit technology university offering interdisciplinary undergraduate (BTech) and graduate (MS in AI, Tech Leaders Fellowship, PhD) programs combining technology, design thinking, and entrepreneurship. The university delivers on-campus education at Mohali, Punjab, with research institutes and innovation centers covering AI, robotics, clean energy, and water security. Tuition-funded academic programs and a 6-month startup accelerator complement donor-funded research infrastructure.

Product overview

Plaksha University is an Indian technology university offering a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs alongside research institutes and innovation centers. The core offerings include four BTech programs (Computer Science & AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Biological Systems Engineering, Data Science Economics & Business), the MS in AI (with Penn Engineering partnership), Tech Leaders Fellowship, and PhD programs. The university supplements academic programs with research institutes (Harish and Bina Shah School of AI & Computer Science, Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future), research centers (Center for Clean Energy, Center for Water Security), specialized labs (ARK Foundation Robotics Lab), and support centers (Center for Thinking Language and Communication, Center for Entrepreneurship). Summer programs include YTS+ and Academic Research Writing Course, while the 6-month Accelerator Program supports student startups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harish and Bina Shah School of AI & Computer Science: School focused on ethical AI, advanced research and global academic collaboration.
• Binny Bansal Institute for Inventing the Future
• Center for Clean Energy
• Center for Water Security
• HDFC Limited Innovation Hub
• ARK Foundation Robotics Lab

Products and services

• BTech in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate degree combining computer science fundamentals with AI/ML technologies, preparing students for careers in AI development and research.
• BTech in Robotics & Autonomous Systems Four-year undergraduate degree focused on robotics, autonomous systems, and embedded systems with maker learning approach and space robotics research.
• BTech in Biological Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary undergraduate program combining engineering principles with biological sciences, including Anthem Biosciences Nature's Machines Lab.
• BTech in Data Science, Economics & Business Interdisciplinary undergraduate program integrating data science, economics, and business analytics with technology.
• Minor in Tech Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship minor offered in association with SCET at UC Berkeley, supporting student startup ventures.
• Grand Challenge Scholars Program Program addressing grand challenge problems with interdisciplinary research approach.
• MS in AI (with Penn Engineering) Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence delivered in partnership with Penn Engineering, covering advanced AI/ML topics including generative AI.
• Tech Leaders Fellowship Postgraduate program designed by CEOs, entrepreneurs and academia, integrating AI, ML, Design Thinking, and entrepreneurship.
• PhD Program Research doctoral program with joint supervision opportunities with partner institutions like IISc and IIT Bombay.
• YTS+ (Young Technology Scholars) STEM summer program for high school students focusing on technology education and innovation.
• Academic Research Writing Course Research writing program for high school students developing academic communication skills.
• 6-Month Accelerator Program Startup accelerator supporting student and alumni entrepreneurs with mentorship and funding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average salary of Rs 19.45 LPA for TLP graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC BerkeleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Strong partnership with UC Berkeley for curriculum design, faculty exchange, and joint programs. Faculty from Berkeley contribute to academic advisory board. Programs co-designed with Berkeley's approach to technology education.
• University of California, San Diego (UCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MoU with UCSD's Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute for joint research, data science programs, student/scholar mobility, faculty development, and research internships. MoU signed by Prof. Rudra Pratap and Prof. Pradeep K Khosla.
• Penn EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for MS in AI program delivery with Penn Engineering. Academic advisory board includes Dr. Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering.
• Kotak Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026MoU signed for educational collaboration and student support initiatives.
• SCET at UC BerkeleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Association with UC Berkeley's Sutardja Dai College of Entrepreneurship (SCET) for Technology Entrepreneurship Minor program.
• IIIT HyderabadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MoU signed to set up joint center for sustainability between the institutions.
• IIT BombaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MoU for joint research, faculty/researcher mobility, conferences, and collaborative learning. Covers areas including Computer Science and AI, Robotics and Cyber-physical systems, advanced manufacturing, Bioengineering, and Education Technology.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc) BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU covers faculty and student mobility, joint research/publications/conferences, and faculty/staff professional development. Leverages IISc expertise in robotics and cyber-physical systems (Robert Bosch Centre), Digital Health (Human & Planetary Health Institute), and Sensor Technology (Centre for Nano Science and Engineering).
• IIT KanpurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Strong partnership for curriculum development and research collaboration with one of India's premier technology institutes.
• IISER MohalicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU encourages faculty/administrative liaison, joint research funding proposals, joint publications, student internships at IISER Mohali labs, and joint workshops/conferences. Enables sharing of research and academic facilities.
• Purdue UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership for curriculum design and research collaboration with Purdue's engineering programs.
• Cambridge University Press & AssessmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022MoU for academic collaboration including PhD/researcher publishing support, Cambridge University Press journals, potential book series, integrated learning assessment (CEFR benchmarked), and TKT programs for teacher training.
• Dr. S. Shankar Sastry (UC Berkeley)coreOthers · 1 January 2022Appointed as Founding Chancellor. Former Dean of Engineering at UC Berkeley (2007-2018), Thomas Siebel Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley, with honorary appointment serving without compensation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flame University: Pune-based private liberal arts and sciences university with interdisciplinary undergraduate programs. Comparable as a new-age Indian private university targeting similar high-potential students through holistic admissions and interdisciplinary curriculum design.
• Krea University: New-age private liberal arts and sciences university in Sri City, India, backed by industrialists. Comparable as a similarly-aged private university with interdisciplinary curriculum, holistic admissions, and an industry-leader founding model targeting the same high-potential student segment.
• Shiv Nadar University: Private research university in Greater Noida backed by Shiv Nadar (HCL founder). Comparable as a philanthropically-funded private research university with strong STEM programs, international faculty partnerships, and a focus on innovation-driven curriculum.
• Ashoka University: India's leading new-age private research university based in Sonepat, Haryana. Directly comparable to Plaksha as a philanthropically-backed private university challenging traditional Indian higher education with interdisciplinary curricula, holistic admissions, and a high-profile founder/donor community.
• IIIT Hyderabad: Premier India-specific research university focused on computer science, AI, and emerging technologies. Comparable to Plaksha as a tech-focused institution with strong AI/ML research output, industry partnerships, and a graduate-heavy program mix.
• BITS Pilani: India's most established private technology university offering BTech, MS, and PhD programs. Directly comparable to Plaksha as a private tech-focused institution competing for the same high-achieving Indian STEM students, though with far greater brand equity and alumni network.
• OP Jindal Global University: Private research university in Sonipat backed by the OP Jindal Group, focused on law, business, and liberal arts. Comparable as a philanthropically-backed new-age private university challenging traditional Indian higher education with international partnerships and interdisciplinary models.

Regional players

• Indian School of Business (ISB): Premier Indian private business school offering MBA and executive programs with strong industry partnerships. Comparable as a private Indian institution with corporate-leader founding community and focus on leadership/technology programs similar to Plaksha's Tech Leaders Fellowship.

Broad incumbents

• IISc Bangalore: India's premier public research institution for science and engineering, with deep strengths in AI, robotics, and biological systems. Relevant incumbent comparable to Plaksha's research and graduate program ambitions, and a formal MoU partner of Plaksha.
• IIT Bombay: India's top-ranked engineering institution with comprehensive STEM programs, deep employer relationships, and global brand. Established incumbent whose programs, faculty pedigree, and placement outcomes Plaksha benchmarks against; also a formal MoU partner.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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