B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

What B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology does

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a not-for-profit private higher education institution founded in 1984 and headquartered on a green campus in Vandalur, Chennai, with a secondary campus in Madurai. The institution delivers 57 academic programmes across 12 schools: 32 undergraduate programmes (including B.Tech in 14 engineering branches, B.Pharm, BBA, B.Com variants, B.A. Public Policy, and B.A. English), 25 postgraduate programmes (M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Analysis, MCA, M.Sc, M.Com), and Ph.D. programmes across all departments. Specialised schools cover Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Law, Business, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences & Humanities.

The institution's technology layer consists of a Mastersoft ERP system for academic and financial administration, department-specific e-learning portals with video and study material content, online examination systems, and dedicated online and distance education portals compliant with UGC Online Regulations 2020. Research infrastructure includes the Crescent Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility and the Centre for Sustainable Development for sponsored projects and consultancy. The Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC), a Section-8 incubator under the Atal Innovation Mission, supports startups in Industry 4.0, Mobility & Transportation, and Life Sciences.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: tuition and academic fees from on-campus programmes, online and distance MBA/MCA programmes under UGC regulations, and corporate training and consultancy via the Centre for Sustainable Development. Go-to-market is sales-led through the CIEAT entrance exam and merit-based admissions at the Chennai and Madurai campuses, supplemented by direct-to-consumer online and NRI/international admissions channels. Multiple customer segments are served (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, NRI/foreign, and working professionals) and placement relationships span Fortune 500 recruiters including Amazon, IBM, Infosys, Microsoft, TCS, Deloitte, BMW, Bosch, and Apollo Hospitals.

Name

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

Legal name

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology

Website

https://crescent.education

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a 40-year-old not-for-profit higher education institution in Chennai, India, offering 57 academic programmes across 12 schools to undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, NRI, and online learners.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAEAJ

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Technical & Polytechnic Universities

SECONDARYEDAHABAE

Business & Management Research Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Private Research Universities

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Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Engineering education programs
• Management education programs
• Pharmaceutical education programs
• Doctoral research programs
• Distance online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programme fees. Tuition fees are paid through online payment portal. Multiple fee categories including general tuition, exam fees, transport, and other services.
2. Online and Distance Education: Online MBA/MCA programmes and Distance Education offerings developed under UGC Online Regulations 2020, providing alternative affordable education modes.
3. Corporate Training and Consultancy: Sponsored projects, consultancy services, and corporate training through Centre for Sustainable Development and industry partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a private not-for-profit higher education institution delivering 57 academic programmes across 12 schools, including 32 undergraduate degrees (B.Tech in 14 engineering branches, B.Pharm, BBA, B.Com variants, B.A.), 25 postgraduate programmes (MBA, M.Tech, M.Pharm specializations, MCA), and Ph.D. programmes across all departments. It also runs UGC-compliant Online MBA/MCA, Distance MBA/MCA, and a specialised MBA in Real Estate Management with RICS, supported by campus placements, research infrastructure, and the CIIC technology business incubator.

Product overview

B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programmes across 12 schools. The institution provides 57 programmes total: 32 undergraduate programmes (including B.Tech in 14 engineering branches, B.Pharm, BBA, B.Com variants, B.A. Public Policy, B.A. English), 25 postgraduate programmes (including M.Tech, MBA, M.Pharm specializations, MCA), and Ph.D. programmes across all departments. The institution operates through specialized schools including Engineering, Architecture & Design, Law, Pharmacy, Management Studies, and Arts, Science & Commerce. Additionally, it offers online and distance education through its Center for Distance Education & Online Education (CDOE) for MBA and MCA programmes. Key specialized offerings include India's most specialised MBA in Real Estate Management (in partnership with RICS), an Apple iOS Application Development Centre, and technology business incubation through CIIC. The institution also maintains research centres for sustainable development and sophisticated instrumentation facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crescent School of Business (CSB): Business school offering MBA programmes including India's most specialised MBA in Real Estate Management in partnership with RICS.
• Crescent School of Pharmacy
• Crescent School of Law
• Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council
• Crescent School of Architecture

Products and services

• B.Tech Programmes Four-year undergraduate engineering degree programmes offered in 14 branches including Mechanical, Civil, ECE, EEE, CSE, IT, Automobile, Aerospace, Polymer Engineering, EIE, and others, for prospective undergraduate students.
• B.Pharm Four-year undergraduate pharmacy degree programme with annual intake of 60 students, approved by the Pharmacy Council of India.
• B.Com Programmes Bachelor of Commerce programmes including General, Accounts and Finance, Professional Accounting, and Hons. specializations, offered through the Department of Commerce under the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.
• BBA Programme Bachelor of Business Administration programmes in General and Financial Services specializations, offered through the Crescent School of Business.
• B.A. Public Policy Undergraduate programme designed for UPSC/civil services exam preparation with NCC as curriculum component, offered exclusively in India.
• B.A. English Bachelor of Arts in English literature with focus on communication skills and language proficiency, offered through the Department of English.
• MBA Programme Two-year full-time Master of Business Administration programme offered by the Department of Management Studies / Crescent School of Business.
• MBA in Real Estate Management Specialised MBA in Real Estate Management, jointly offered by CSB and RICS (RICS – Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment), positioned as India's most specialised MBA in Real Estate Management.
• M.Pharm Programmes Master of Pharmacy programmes in specializations of Pharmaceutics (hosted in 2022) and Pharmaceutical Analysis (launched 2024-25), offered by Crescent School of Pharmacy.
• Online MBA / MCA Programmes UGC-approved online learning programmes developed in accordance with UGC Online Regulations 2020, delivered through the Online Education Portal for working professionals and remote learners.
• Distance MBA / MCA Programmes Flexible distance education programmes in MBA and MCA for working professionals and remote learners, delivered through the Distance Education Portal.
• Ph.D. Programmes Doctoral research programmes offered across all departments with Research Advisory Committee, Research Board, and R&D Council infrastructure, seed money support, and publication incentives.
• Corporate Training and Consultancy Corporate training, sponsored projects, and consultancy services delivered through the Centre for Sustainable Development, covering energy research and industry-institute partnership initiatives.
• Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC) Section-8 not-for-profit technology business incubator supporting startups in Industry 4.0, Mobility & Transportation, and Life Sciences domains, established under Atal Innovation Mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5th Best Green Campus in India (Swachh Bharat Campus Award)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RICS School of Built EnvironmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICS – Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment. Partnership to offer India's most specialised MBA in Real Estate Management, combining RICS expertise with Crescent's academic infrastructure.
• AIC - Atal Innovation MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIC – Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council established under Atal Innovation Mission to support startups and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Centre for International Relations - MoU PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnerships through Centre for International Relations for student exchange, research collaborations, and global exposure.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anna University: Tamil Nadu state university with affiliated engineering colleges and direct state competition; sets the regional benchmark for engineering admissions and placements.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Multi-campus private deemed university with strong engineering, pharmacy, business, and research programmes and a comparable incubation/startup ecosystem focus.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established pan-India private deemed university with multi-disciplinary schools and strong industry placement networks - relevant benchmark for Crescent's national expansion ambitions.

Emerging players

• Shiv Nadar University: Research-intensive private university with multi-disciplinary programmes and incubation support - relevant comp for Crescent's research-led and CIIC positioning.

Direct peers

• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Major Tamil Nadu-headquartered private deemed university with similar multi-school structure, engineering focus, and NRI recruitment scale.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large Chennai-based private deemed university with comparable engineering, management, and research programmes and direct competition for Tamil Nadu engineering students.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Chennai-headquartered private deemed university with comparable engineering branches, business school, and research focus, competing directly for the same student segment.
• Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology: Chennai-based private deemed university offering overlapping engineering, pharmacy, management, and doctoral programmes targeting the same South India student pool.

Regional players

• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT): Bhubaneswar-based private deemed university with large engineering, law, management, and pharmacy schools and similar multi-school structure; useful comp for scale benchmarking.
• Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences: Chennai-based private deemed university with engineering, medical, and dental programmes; overlaps with Crescent on engineering and management side.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/crescentinstitute
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/Dah2A-FAdmB
• Facebookfacebook.com/crescentuniversity
• Xx.com/bsacrescentinst

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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