Sandip University

What Sandip University does

Sandip University is a UGC-approved, NAAC 'A' accredited private university located in Nashik, Maharashtra, India, operating on a 250+ acre Wi-Fi-enabled campus across seven schools: Engineering & Technology, Computer Sciences & Engineering, Commerce & Management Studies, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Science, and Design. The institution delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs under the National Education Policy 2020 framework, including B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Pharm, B.Des, B.Sc, LLB, and MBA degrees, with newer specializations in Cloud Technology, Cyber Security, and AI/ML within Computer Sciences. The university supports academic delivery through an ERP system, e-library, specialized discipline labs, and a 100+ global recruiter placement network that delivered 407 placements in AY 2024-25.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription/recurring tuition-based, with international students charged USD-denominated fees ranging from $2,500 to $3,000 per year depending on program, plus separate hostel and accommodation fees of $1,750-$2,500 annually. Domestic tuition is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry. Ancillary revenue streams include hostel fees, registration fees ($500 first year), and development fees ($1,000 first year) for international students. Student acquisition is direct-to-consumer via a multi-channel approach: four proprietary entrance examinations (SU-DAT, SU-LAT, SU-MAT, SUJEE), district-level information centers across Maharashtra and other states, school/college campus visits, digital campaigns, and the government of India's Study in India portal for international admissions.

The institution serves three primary customer segments: domestic Indian students (primary), international students from SAARC countries, Africa, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and working professionals seeking part-time degree programs. Supporting infrastructure includes the Sandip Incubator Cell for student entrepreneurship, an IPR Cell managing 250+ patents filed and 100+ copyrights granted, an NCC Army Wing with 53 cadets, and participation in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan rural development initiative. The organization is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, venture capital, or private equity backing, and is led by a Vice Chancellor and Registrar with a headcount of 51-100 employees.

Name

Sandip University

Legal name

Sandip University

Website

https://sandipuniversity.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sandip University is a NAAC 'A' accredited private university in Nashik, Maharashtra offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across Engineering, Computer Sciences, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Science, and Design to domestic and international students, with 100% placement assistance and 16+ global university partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Engineering education
• Management education
• Campus placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nasik

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. Domestic Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from Indian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines including engineering, management, law, pharmacy, science, and design
2. International Student Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to international students in USD, ranging from $2,500 to $3,000 per year depending on program and specialization
3. Hostel and Accommodation Fees: Revenue from on-campus hostel facilities including 2-seater AC/Non-AC rooms and 3-seater options for boys and girls

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sandip University is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate (B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, B.Sc, B.Des, integrated B.A.LLB/B.B.A.LLB, LLB), postgraduate (M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Pharm, M.Sc, LLM), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degree programs across seven academic schools (Engineering & Technology, Computer Sciences & Engineering, Commerce & Management Studies, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Science, Design). The university also delivers campus placement services, an entrepreneurship incubation cell (Sandip Incubator), and an IPR Cell supporting research output. Domestic and international students enroll through separate admission channels, with international students paying annual tuition in USD.

Product overview

Sandip University is a NAAC 'A' accredited private university in Nashik, Maharashtra offering a comprehensive portfolio of higher education programs across seven schools: School of Engineering & Technology, School of Computer Sciences & Engineering, School of Commerce & Management Studies, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Law, School of Science, and School of Design. The university operates on a multi-disciplinary approach with NEP 2020 framework, providing undergraduate programs (B.Tech, B.Pharm, BBA, BCA, B.Sc, B.Des, B.A.LLB, LLB), postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, M.Des, LLM), and Ph.D. research opportunities. Supporting services include 100% campus placement assistance through 100+ recruitment partners, an Incubator Cell for entrepreneurship, an IPR Cell managing 250+ patents, and NCC Army Wing student development program. The institution serves both national and international students with separate fee structures and admission processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School of Engineering & Technology Undergraduate and postgraduate engineering degree programs including B.Tech in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechanical, Biotechnology, and Aeronautical Engineering disciplines, plus M.Tech programs for students pursuing technical engineering careers.
• School of Computer Sciences & Engineering Computing education with B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering with specializations in Cloud Technology, Cyber Security, AI/ML, along with BCA and MCA programs for students pursuing computing careers.
• School of Commerce & Management Studies Business education including BBA with specializations (Financial, Marketing, HR, International Business, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics), BBA HONS, B.Com with Tally certification, and MBA programs for students pursuing business and management careers.
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy education through B.Pharm (8 semesters) and M.Pharm programs designed for students pursuing pharmaceutical sciences careers.
• School of Law Legal education offering integrated B.A.LLB(HONS), B.B.A.LLB(HONS), standalone LLB(HONS), and LLM programs specializing in Criminal Law, Constitutional & Administrative Law, and Corporate & Commercial Law for students pursuing legal careers.
• School of Science Undergraduate and postgraduate science programs including B.Sc specializations in Microbiology, Forensic Science, Computational Mathematics, Data Science, Physics, and Chemistry; M.Sc programs in Chemistry, Life Science, Microbiology, Mathematics, and Physics.
• School of Design Design education including B.Sc in Fashion & Apparel Design, Beauty Cosmetology, Interior Design & Decoration; B.Des programs in Product Design, Communication Design, Space & Interior Design, Fashion & Lifestyle Design; M.Sc in Fashion & Apparel Design and Beauty Cosmetology.
• Campus Placement Services Placement assistance service that connects students to 100+ global recruitment partners and runs annual campus placement drives; reported outcome of 407 placements in A.Y. 2024-25 and 411 in 2023-24.
• Sandip Incubator Cell Incubation facility for entrepreneurship development that provides incubation support to student entrepreneurs and startups on the Sandip University campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 407 placements in A.Y. 2024-25, 411 in 2023-24
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global Universities (16+ MoUs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandip University has established 16+ Memorandums of Understanding with global universities for international collaborations, student exchange programs, and academic partnerships
• Techeco Waste Management LLPminorOthersE-waste management partnership for processing obsolete electronic equipment in compliance with E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Techeco assumes ownership of e-waste material from Sandip University and processes it at their Nashik facility.
• Nashik PloggersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local environmental group Nashik Ploggers for community service activities including cleanliness drives at Harihar Fort and environmental awareness programs
• Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity is registered on the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan online portal and has adopted five villages (Anjanneri, Vadholi, Khambale, Ganeshgaon, Talwade Trabak) for rural development and developmental work under this government initiative.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Symbiosis International University: Symbiosis is a private deemed university group with strong management, law, and computer sciences programs and a separate admission test (SET) similar to Sandip's SU-DAT/SU-LAT/SU-MAT. Comparable on private multi-disciplinary model with proprietary entrance examinations and placement emphasis.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): VIT is one of India's leading private engineering and multi-disciplinary universities with strong placement records and significant international student enrollment. Comparable to Sandip on engineering depth, NAAC accreditation, and international recruitment through Study in India.
• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ accredited private university with engineering, management, law, pharma, and design schools and a strong placement focus. Closely comparable to Sandip on private multi-disciplinary structure, NAAC grade, and aggressive ranking/placement marketing.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): MAHE is an established private deemed university with engineering, management, life sciences, and design programs across multiple campuses and significant international student populations. Comparable to Sandip on multi-disciplinary private structure and international focus, with substantially longer track record.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): LPU is a large private university in Punjab with broad multi-disciplinary offerings, similar NAAC accreditation, and significant placement and international recruitment activity. Comparable to Sandip on multi-school structure, for-profit private status, and focus on tier-2/tier-3 catchment cities.
• Amity University: Amity is India's largest multi-state private university network offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across engineering, management, law, design, and sciences. Directly comparable to Sandip on program breadth, private-for-profit structure, and entrance-exam-based admissions, but at materially greater scale and brand recognition.
• BITS Pilani: BITS Pilani is India's premier private engineering institution with strong STEM emphasis, practice schools, and a dedicated placement division. Comparable to Sandip on STEM focus and private status, but at substantially higher prestige and salary outcomes — functions as the aspirational benchmark.

Direct peers

• Shiv Nadar University: Shiv Nadar University is a private research-focused university with engineering, management, and sciences, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and patents. Comparable to Sandip on private research orientation, patent/IP output, and STEM-led multi-disciplinary structure, but with stronger corporate backing.
• MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU): MIT-WPU is a Pune-based private university offering engineering, management, law, pharmacy, and design programs with strong placement claims and similar Maharashtra catchment. Closely comparable to Sandip on geography (Maharashtra), program mix, and target student segment.

Emerging players

• upGrad: upGrad is an online higher-education and upskilling platform that increasingly competes for the same working-professional and undergraduate segments that Sandip's School of Commerce and Computer Sciences target. Comparable on the working-professional learner segment and NEP-aligned flexible pathways rather than on campus-based delivery.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Xx.com/sandipuniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/SandipUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandip-university-information-center-nandurbar

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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