CT University

What CT University does

CT University (CTU) is a multidisciplinary private university in Ludhiana, Punjab, India, established in 2016 and operating under the CT Group conglomerate, which has delivered education since 1997. It offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across eight schools: Engineering and Technology, Management Studies, Hotel Management/Airlines/Tourism, Law, Design and Innovation, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Allied Healthcare, and Social Sciences/Liberal Arts. The university serves approximately 10,000+ enrolled students drawn from across Indian states and international markets including Africa, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe, with a stated 1 lakh+ alumni network.

The institution's core technology infrastructure comprises a digitally transformed campus featuring a 24x7 Robotics & Automation Lab, BOSCH Lab, IBM Business Analytics Lab (with SPSS, Cognos, Watson tools), Tally Lab, and an authorized NISM Test Centre. Its core products include the CT-SET scholarship entrance examination (offering up to 100% tuition waivers), the Research Innovation and Centre of Excellence (RICE) supporting Ph.D. research, a University Management System, an Admission Management System, and Testing and Consultancy Services for structural engineering. Applied ventures include the Fab CT fashion brand, Aryana Bakery, and the Solar E-Bike initiative via 1Gen. The university holds four registered/pending patents covering robotics and sustainable mobility inventions.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven with semester-based subscription revenue (e.g., MCA at ₹70,000/semester, MBA at ₹90,000/semester, international fees of $3,300-$3,500/year), supplemented by examination fees, hostel and accommodation charges, testing and consultancy fees (₹8,000-30,000 per engagement), and scholarship-funded reductions including a ₹60 crore initiative. Go-to-market is sales-led through the official admission portal, CT-SET, school connect programs, education fairs, EDUfair webinars, and an active multi-platform social media presence. Customer segments span students post-Class 12, graduate students, research scholars, international students, and industry partners collaborating on placements and curriculum across 800+ MoUs and 1800+ recruiter relationships.

Name

CT University

Legal name

CT University

Website

https://ctuniversity.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CT University is a multidisciplinary private university in Ludhiana, Punjab, offering diploma, UG, PG, and doctoral programs across eight schools, serving 10,000+ students from India and abroad with tuition-funded operations, industry-lab integrations (IBM, BOSCH, NISM), and CT-SET scholarship-driven admissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludhiana

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs. Fee structure varies by program with semester-based payments. MCA programs at ₹70,000 per semester, MBA programs at ₹90,000 per semester, plus examination fees.
2. Examination Fees: Fees charged for examinations including end-term and re-appear examinations
3. Hostel and Accommodation: On-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with AC/Non-AC room options
4. Testing and Consultancy Services: Professional structural design and consultancy services for construction projects including concrete mix design, RCC building design, and steel structure design. Rates range from ₹8,000 to ₹30,000 depending on service type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CT University is a multidisciplinary private university offering diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across eight schools covering Engineering and Technology, Management Studies, Hotel Management and Tourism, Law, Design and Innovation, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Allied Healthcare, and Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. The university delivers industry-integrated education through partnerships with IBM (Analytics Lab with SPSS, Cognos, Watson), BOSCH (Robotics Lab), and NISM (Authorized Test Centre), complemented by the CT-SET Scholarship Entrance Test enabling merit-based fee waivers. Additional offerings include Testing and Consultancy Services for construction projects and the Research Innovation and Centre of Excellence (RICE) supporting doctoral research.

Product overview

CT University is a multidisciplinary private university in Punjab offering a comprehensive range of academic programmes across multiple schools. The university operates as a digitally transformed campus with integrated educational services including the CT-SET scholarship entrance examination system, Testing and Consultancy Services for structural engineering, and the Research Innovation and Centre of Excellence (RICE). The institution comprises eight schools: School of Engineering and Technology (with AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, Robotics specializations), School of Management Studies (with IBM-integrated Business Analytics and AI programmes), School of Hotel Management with Aryana Bakery outlet, School of Law with moot court facilities, School of Design and Innovation with fashion brand 'Fab CT', School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Allied and Healthcare, and School of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts. Infrastructure includes specialized labs such as the IBM Business Analytics Lab, Tally Lab, NISM Test Centre Lab, and 24x7 Robotics and Automation Lab. The university offers digital tools including an Admission Management System and University Management System for student services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fab CT: Fashion brand launched by CT University entering the fashion industry.
• Aryana Bakery
• CT-SET

Products and services

• CT-SET (CT University Scholarship Entrance Test) A scholarship entrance examination conducted by CT University that allows eligible students to apply for scholarships and tuition fee waivers based on merit performance, with scholarship slabs determined by CT-SET scores ranging from >=60% to >=90%.
• Testing and Consultancy Services Professional structural design and consultancy services for construction projects offered by the university's engineering department, including concrete mix design, RCC building design, and steel structure design with rates ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹30,000 per project.
• Research Innovation and Centre of Excellence (RICE) A dedicated research center supporting PhD programmes and research activities, contributing to the university's research-focused mission with facilities for Research and Development across multiple disciplines.
• School of Engineering and Technology - Degree Programs Engineering school offering programs including Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil Engineering with specializations in AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Robotics, including the B.Tech CSE programs integrated with IBM.
• School of Management Studies - Degree Programs Management school offering BBA, MBA, B.Com programs with specializations including Business Analytics (IBM), AI for Managers (IBM), Financial Services, CFA-integrated courses, E-Commerce and Digital Marketing, HR, Marketing Management, and Real Estate Management.
• School of Hotel Management, Airlines and Tourism - Degree Programs Hospitality management school offering programs in hotel management, culinary arts, airlines, and tourism with campus outlets including Aryana Bakery for practical training.
• School of Law - Degree Programs Law school offering integrated BA-LL.B, B.Com-LL.B, BBA-LL.B, and LL.B programmes with moot court facilities for practical training.
• School of Design and Innovation - Degree Programs Design school offering fashion design programs with campus fashion brand 'Fab CT' and student-run studio 'Pehrava' providing practical industry exposure.
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Degree Programs Pharmaceutical sciences school with science labs supporting drug discovery and development research across diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.
• School of Allied and Healthcare - Degree Programs Healthcare school offering programs in physiotherapy, radiology, and paramedical sciences with clinical labs and OPD facilities for practical training.
• School of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts - Degree Programs Arts and humanities school offering programs across social sciences and liberal arts with museum facilities including the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum of History.
• Scholarship Programmes Financial assistance programmes including CT-SET based scholarships, merit-based waivers up to 100% tuition fees, and the ₹60 crore scholarship initiative in memory of Lt. Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Quantifiable outcome

• ₹1.2 crore highest placement package
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Sanjay Saraf Educational InstituteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Strategic MoU signed on 18 March 2026 to introduce industry-integrated BBA/B.Com (CFA) program. Collaboration blends academic learning with professional financial training including CFA curriculum preparation.
• University del Atlantico (Palma Africana), ColombiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026Landmark MoU signed for internationalization and global cultural exchange. Partnership focuses on cross-border collaboration and holistic student development through non-academic initiatives.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationIBM partnership for specialized programs including B.Tech CSE with AI and Data Sciences, Cyber Security and Forensics, Business Analytics. IBM provides analytical tools (SPSS, Cognos, Watson) and industry immersion through the IBM Business Analytics Lab at School of Management Studies.
• BOSCHcoreTechnology or IntegrationBOSCH Lab partnership for industry-standard training and hands-on learning in the Robotics and Automation domain. Part of the university's technologically advanced campus features.
• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized NISM Test Centre on campus providing students access to certification examinations in finance, investment, and securities markets. Students can appear for Mutual Fund, Equity Derivatives, Investment Adviser, and Research Analyst certifications.
• National Institute of Social Defence (NISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NISD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, along with The Shelters for Drug Abuse Prevention Awareness Generation Program for university students.
• Sanjay SarafflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Sanjay Saraf Educational Institute for BBA/B.Com (CFA) program powered by Sanjay Saraf, providing integrated CFA preparation with academic studies.
• Bajaj FinservcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry collaborative course partnership for BBA with specialization in E-Commerce & Digital Marketing, Financial Services, HR, Marketing Management, Real Estate Management.
• 1GenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial innovation startup partnership for Solar E-Bike project, demonstrating university's commitment to sustainable solutions through academic excellence.
• SLALAS ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic-healthcare dialogue with Sri Lanka's Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa during SLALAS Conference inauguration, discussing healthcare collaboration opportunities.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private multidisciplinary university in Punjab offering a broad portfolio of UG, PG, and doctoral programs with strong industry placement focus—most directly comparable peer in scale, geography, and program breadth.
• Chandigarh University: Punjab-based private university with a comparable multi-school, industry-integrated program portfolio and aggressive scholarship/admissions strategy—direct competitor for the same student pool.
• Chitkara University: Private university in Punjab with engineering, management, and design programs targeting similar North Indian student segments—comparable in scale and program mix.
• Christ University: Private deemed university in India with strong management, law, and humanities programs—comparable multi-school structure and industry-linked curriculum approach.

Regional players

• Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology: Established Patiala-based institution with strong engineering and research programs—regional peer competing for top-quartile students in Punjab.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: Large pan-India private university group with extensive multi-disciplinary programs, international partnerships, and scholarship-driven admissions—broader incumbent operating at greater scale.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Reputed private deemed university with multi-disciplinary programs and strong industry ties—larger incumbent with a similar industry-integrated curriculum philosophy.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private university with engineering, management, and applied sciences programs; comparable in industry partnerships and placement-driven positioning, though based in South India.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Multi-campus private university offering engineering, management, and healthcare programs with international student intake—comparable in scale and program breadth.

Emerging players

• UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies): Private industry-focused university with specialized programs in energy, computer science, and design—comparable in industry-integrated, niche-focused positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CT_University
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CTUniversityLudhiana
• Facebookfacebook.com/CTUniversityludhiana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ct-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/ctuniversityofficial/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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