Poornima University

What Poornima University does

Poornima University is a state-private university established in 2012 by the Shanti Education Society in Jaipur, Rajasthan, operating under Rajasthan State Legislature Act No. 16 of 2012 with UGC approval under Sections 2(f) and 12(B). The university delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across nine faculties — Computer Science & Engineering, Engineering & Technology, Planning & Architecture, Design & Arts, Management & Commerce, Science & Humanities, Public Health, Innovation/Research/Entrepreneurship, and Hotel Management — serving approximately 6,500 students on a 32-acre semi-residential campus in Sitapura, Jaipur. Academic infrastructure includes a central library with 50,000+ books and digital resources via DELNET, NPTEL, NDL, and J-Gate, plus a TCS ERP system, paperless e-governance platform, dedicated Incubation Cell, and IPR Cell.

The business model is tuition-driven (subscription/recurring) with revenue concentrated across diversified program lines and supplemented by hostel/accommodation fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; scholarships (Shanti Education Society, Presidents', Sports, JEE/NATA/NCHMCT score-based) offset up to 40% of tuition. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website, phone/WhatsApp (+91-8875666618, +91-8875666617), online application portals, and national counseling participation. Brand-building channels include celebrity-studded fests (Aarohan, Lakshya), Rajasthan Royals partnership, and R-League Football co-organization.

Curriculum differentiation is anchored on industry partnerships with SAS (AI/ML), EC-Council (cybersecurity), UI Path (RPA), NASSCOM, A3logics, and Celebal Technology, plus 200+ international university collaborations. The university supports a placement record spanning 350+ recruiters including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Morgan Stanley, Apple, Walmart, TCS, Infosys, IBM, and Samsung, with top packages reaching 44.10 LPA. Research output includes 1,000+ Scopus/SCI publications and 200+ copyrights/patents filed, supplemented by ₹2.25 Cr in R&D funding secured and a 100+ startup incubation pipeline.

Name

Poornima University

Legal name

Poornima University

Website

https://poornima.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Poornima University is a state-private university in Jaipur, Rajasthan, established in 2012, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across nine faculties to approximately 6,500 students, with industry-aligned curriculum and a placement network of 350+ recruiters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / University Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering education programs
• Computer science degrees
• Management business education
• Doctoral research programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across multiple faculties including Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Design, Architecture, Science, Humanities, Public Health, and Hotel Management. Multiple specialized programs with varying fee structures.
2. Hostel and Accommodation: Residential facilities for students with mess and dining services included in offerings
3. Scholarship Programs: Multiple merit-based scholarships including Shanti Education Society Scholarship, Presidents' Scholarship, Sports Scholarship, JEE/NATA/NCHMCT score-based scholarships, and 100% tuition fee waiver for lateral admissions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Poornima University is a state-private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs across nine faculties including Computer Science & Engineering, Engineering & Technology, Planning & Architecture, Design & Arts, Management & Commerce, Science & Humanities, Public Health, Innovation/Research/Entrepreneurship, and Hotel Management. It also operates residential sports academies, an incubation center for startups, and scholarship programs.

Product overview

Poornima University is a state-private university in Jaipur, Rajasthan, established in 2012, offering multidisciplinary education through a comprehensive academic ecosystem. The university provides a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 9 faculties: Faculty of Computer Science & Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Planning & Architecture, Faculty of Design & Arts, Faculty of Management & Commerce, Faculty of Science & Humanities, Faculty of Public Health, Faculty of Innovation Research & Entrepreneurship, and Poornima Institute of Hotel Management. Key academic programs include B.Tech. specializations in AI & Machine Learning (with SAS partnership), Cyber Security, Cloud Technology & DevOps, Full Stack Development, and Data Science. The university also offers professional certification-integrated programs including ACCA-UK for B.Com International Business and CMA-US for BBA Business Intelligence & Analytics. Beyond academics, the institution operates sports facilities including a Residential Football Academy for 150 students, hosts annual cultural events like Lakshya Fest and Aarohan Fest, maintains a startup incubation center, and provides various scholarship programs including merit-based Shanti Education Society scholarships up to 40%. The university's technology infrastructure includes TCS ERP for academic administration and a paperless e-governance platform supporting digital payments and communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech. (Computer Science and Engineering) Four-year undergraduate engineering degree covering core computer science concepts, software development, algorithms, and data structures, aimed at students completing 10+2 education.
• B.Tech. CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) with SAS Specialized undergraduate engineering program focusing on AI and ML technologies with SAS analytics tools and certifications as knowledge partner.
• B.Tech. CSE (Cyber Security) Undergraduate engineering program specializing in cybersecurity, covering network security, ethical hacking, and information protection.
• B.Tech. CSE (Cloud Technology & DevOps) Undergraduate program focused on cloud computing, DevOps practices, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
• B.Tech. CSE (Full Stack Development & Mobile Applications) Full-stack web and mobile application development program covering frontend, backend, and mobile platforms.
• BCA (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning with SAS) Three-year BCA program with AI/ML specialization and SAS analytics certification partnership, aimed at 10+2 pass-outs seeking computer application careers.
• B.Com. (International Business) ACCA - UK Commerce undergraduate program with international business focus integrated with ACCA UK certification.
• BBA (Business Intelligence & Analytics) CMA US Business administration undergraduate program with BI/analytics specialization and CMA US certification.
• M.Tech CS (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) Postgraduate program in AI and data science covering machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics for graduates seeking advanced specialization.
• MCA (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) Master of Computer Applications postgraduate program with AI/ML specialization for advanced software development roles.
• Lakshya – Annual Sports & Cultural Fest Annual flagship sports and cultural festival featuring performances, competitions, and celebrity appearances including artists like Farhan Akhtar.
• Startup Incubation Center Incubation facility offering resources and mentorship to students and faculty for developing entrepreneurial ideas, with 100+ startups supported.
• Residential Football Academy (RUFC) Residential football academy for 150 students to cultivate exceptional athletic performance with professional coaching.
• Shanti Education Society Scholarship Merit-based scholarship program for eligible students covering up to 40% of tuition fees.
• Sports Scholarship Scholarship program for students with sports achievements and potential, supporting athletic talent development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 350+ recruiters hiring students annually including Fortune 500 companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Rajasthan RoyalsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 May 2026IPL cricket team partnership for social initiatives and student engagement. Team hosted 'Meet and Greet' event interacting with 3,000 students. Unveiled 'Pink Promise' jersey at university campus.
• Rajasthan Football AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2026Joint organization of R-League A Division Football Tournament with 42 total matches. Multiple events conducted from March 20, 2026. University provides infrastructure while Association provides sporting expertise and league administration.
• Southern Cross University (Australia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExploring new academic partnerships and access-led recruitment initiatives. Development of joint programs, collaborative research, and international student exchange opportunities.
• Bengaluru FC Soccer SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to train students professionally in soccer. Supports Residential Football Academy (RUFC) for 150 students.
• SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationB.Tech and BCA programs in AI & Machine Learning with SAS as knowledge partner. Faculty recognized through SAS Educator Awards for contributions to data and AI education.
• Gabon Universities (MOU)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU exchanged between Poornima University and Gabonese universities during visit led by Minister of Higher Education, Gabon H.E. Mr. Jean De Dieu Moukagni-Iwangou with 15-member delegation of Directors and Vice-Chancellors.
• Military College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), SecunderabadstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for Academic Collaboration and Research. University recognized by Indian Army to sponsor officers for Post Graduation courses during study leave.
• 200+ International UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational university collaborations and exchanges providing student and faculty exchange programs, cross-cultural exposure, and collaborative research opportunities.
• Rajasthan United Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to train students professionally in soccer and support national-level football tournaments.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)Technology or IntegrationTCS iON platform used for online learning, reference study materials, and previous year question papers access for students.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Shiv Nadar University: Private research university founded by HCL founder with selective admissions and strong research focus. Comparable multi-disciplinary structure and similar emphasis on industry-aligned curriculum, though positioned as a more selective, research-intensive peer.

Direct peers

• KIIT University: Private deemed university in Bhubaneswar with strong engineering, management, and law programs and noted placement record. Comparable multi-disciplinary structure and similar positioning among tier-2 private universities in India.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Multi-campus private deemed university offering engineering, medical, management, and humanities programs with strong placements. Comparable engineering/CS focus, international partnerships, and similar positioning in Indian private higher education.
• Amity University: Large multi-campus private university with extensive program offerings across engineering, management, law, design, and humanities. Comparable multi-disciplinary portfolio and similar reliance on national-level marketing and celebrity-driven admissions events.
• Christ University: Private deemed university with strong management, commerce, and liberal arts programs and reputation for placements. Comparable focus on outcome-based education and similar positioning as a multi-disciplinary private institution.
• Lovely Professional University: Large private university with diverse program offerings and emphasis on placements, industry partnerships, and infrastructure scale. Comparable direct-to-consumer admissions approach and similar scholarship-driven pricing strategy.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large private deemed university with multiple campuses offering engineering, management, law, and science programs. Similar industry-aligned curriculum approach, strong placement record, and direct competition for engineering and CS students.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Multi-disciplinary private deemed university offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, medicine, and humanities. Comparable multi-faculty structure, tuition-driven revenue model, and similar placement-focused value proposition.
• Chandigarh University: Private university with NAAC A+ accreditation offering diverse UG, PG, and doctoral programs. Comparable scholarship programs, industry partnerships, and similar tier positioning in North Indian private higher education market.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Premier private research university with strong engineering and science programs, practice school model, and top-tier placements. Competes directly for engineering applicants but at premium brand and price tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/poornima_univ
• Facebookfacebook.com/poornimauniversity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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