What DAV University does

DAV University is a private, multi-disciplinary higher education institution established in 2013 by Legislative Act of the Punjab Government in Jalandhar, India, and promoted by the DAV College Managing Committee — India's largest non-government educational organization managing 800+ institutions and 950+ campuses. The university operates across a 72-acre campus with 501-1000 employees and delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and short-term programmes spanning Engineering, Computer Science, Sciences, Commerce, Management, Law, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Humanities, Journalism, and Physical Education. Core academic products include B.Tech CSE (INR 62,500/semester), B.Tech CS & AI (INR 67,500/semester), B.Tech CSE with SAP Specialization (INR 83,500/semester), B.Tech Mechatronics EV Engineering with L&T EduTech, MCA and MBA programmes with SAP specialization options, B.Sc. Agriculture, and doctoral research across 18 disciplines. The technology stack includes the e-Granthalya Library Management System (developed by NIC, New Delhi), a DAVU-LMS for digital coursework delivery, broadband/Wi-Fi across 40 library computer systems, and e-resource subscriptions to JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO, DELNET, Sage, Manupatra, and Perlego.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-semester tuition and examination fees (INR 3,000/semester exam fee applies to all courses), hostel and mess charges (INR 71,000-150,000 annual hostel cost plus INR 21,000/semester mess), one-time alumni registration (INR 2,000 non-refundable), and refundable caution money (INR 5,000). Fees range from INR 13,000/semester (BA English) to INR 86,000/semester (MBA Agri Business with SAP), with annual fee hikes of up to 15% permitted. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the davuniversity.org website, toll-free (1800-1800-190) and mobile admission helplines, online application and fee-payment portals (admission.davuniversity.org, cca.davupay.com), and event-driven engagement through workshops, NCC camps, and educational visits. The customer base is segmented horizontally across undergraduate 10+2-passed students, postgraduate graduates, doctoral researchers, and diploma/short-term programme seekers, with no enterprise customer concentration.

Name

DAV University

Legal name

DAV University

Website

https://davuniversity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DAV University is a private multi-disciplinary university in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programmes across engineering, sciences, commerce, law, agriculture, pharmacy, and humanities, with industry-integrated specializations in SAP, EV engineering, and AI/analytics in partnership with SAP, L&T EduTech, and IIT Mandi.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs) (EDAHAHAA), Online / Hybrid Law Schools & Programs (EDAHAIAE), Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering undergraduate programs
• Computer science degrees
• Management education programs
• Pharmaceutical sciences courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Jalandhar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Semester Fees: The university generates revenue primarily through semester tuition fees charged across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and short-term programmes. Fee structures vary by programme ranging from INR 13,000 to INR 83,500 per semester for various disciplines including Engineering, Sciences, Commerce, Law, Agriculture, and Pharmacy.
2. Examination Fees: Examination fee of INR 3,000 is charged for each semester and is applicable to all courses. This represents a recurring per-semester revenue stream.
3. Hostel and Mess Charges: On-campus hostel accommodation is provided with total annual costs ranging from INR 71,000 to INR 150,000 depending on room category (single seater AC vs four seater non-AC). Additional mess charges of INR 21,000 per semester and refundable security deposits apply.
4. Alumni Registration and Other Charges: One-time alumni registration charges of INR 2,000 (non-refundable) are charged from every student in their first year. Refundable caution money of INR 5,000 is collected in the first semester.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DAV University is a private multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Sc., BBA, BCA, BA LL.B., B.Pharm., B.Ed), postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, M.Com., LL.M.), doctoral (Ph.D. across 18 disciplines), diploma (D.Pharm, PGDCA), and short-term programs across engineering, sciences, commerce, law, humanities, agriculture, journalism, and pharmaceutical sciences. The university delivers industry-integrated curriculum through SAP Cloud ERP, L&T EduTech EV Engineering, and IIT Mandi minors, adopts NEP 2020-aligned modular credit system with Academic Bank of Credit, and operates on a 72-acre residential campus in Jalandhar, Punjab.

Product overview

DAV University is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and short-term programs across engineering, sciences, commerce, law, humanities, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sciences. The university operates a platform-plus-services model featuring industry-integrated degree programs (B.Tech. CSE with SAP, B.Tech. Mechatronics/EV with L&T EduTech, MCA/MBA with SAP), AI-focused specializations (B.Tech. CS & AI), and conventional programs. Supporting infrastructure includes the Knowledge Resource Centre (Library) with e-Granthalya automation and e-resource subscriptions (JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO, DELNET, Sage), DAVU-LMS for digital learning delivery, and the NEP 2020-compliant modular credit system enabling multiple entry/exit pathways. The academic ecosystem spans 16+ undergraduate majors, multiple postgraduate programs, and 18 doctoral disciplines, with 9 NSS units and NCC training for holistic student development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech. Computer Science & Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering program covering programming, algorithms, data structures, AI, ML, software engineering, cybersecurity, and distributed systems with 160 credit points; semester fee INR 62,500.
• B.Tech. Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Specialized four-year undergraduate program focusing on intelligent systems, machine learning, deep learning, robotics, IoT, and cognitive computing with semester fee of INR 67,500.
• B.Tech. Mechatronics Engineering (Electric Vehicle) Industry-integrated four-year program in collaboration with L&T EduTech focusing on EV technology, battery systems, charging infrastructure, electric motors, power electronics, MATLAB Simulink, and Python, with Centers of Excellence in E-Mobility.
• B.Tech. CSE with SAP Specialization (Cloud ERP) Industry-integrated B.Tech. program with SAP Cloud ERP certification, providing practical experience with enterprise software; semester fee INR 83,500.
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Postgraduate computer applications program with SAP specialization option, preparing students for software development and IT roles; standard semester fee INR 49,000, SAP specialization INR 83,500.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Management program with SAP specialization option, supporting career advancement in business and commerce sectors; standard MBA INR 67,000, with SAP specialization INR 83,500 per semester.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Three-year undergraduate business administration program with specializations in Retail Management (with Maruti) and Logistics & Supply Chain Management; standard fee INR 29,500 per semester.
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Three-year undergraduate program in IT with specializations in AI & ML, Cyber Security, and Full Stack Development, with Honours with Research pathway (120-160 credits); semester fee INR 28,000.
• BA LL.B. (Hons.) Integrated five-year undergraduate law program with Honours specialization; semester fee INR 39,500.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) Four-year undergraduate pharmacy program; semester fee INR 61,000.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Four-year undergraduate agriculture program with NIRF 2024-25 ranking; semester fee INR 33,000.
• Doctoral Programmes (Ph.D.) Full-time and part-time doctoral research programs across 18 disciplines including Computer Science, Engineering, Sciences, Law, Commerce, and Humanities, with PhD Entrance Examination required for admission.
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) Two-year diploma program in pharmacy; annual fee INR 27,000.
• Knowledge Resource Centre (Library) Automated library service with e-Granthalya software, 30,000+ print books, 100+ journals, and access to JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO, DELNET, Sage, Manupatra, and Perlego e-resources for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• NIRF 2024-25 rankings in Agriculture, Management, and Overall categories
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SAPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2023DAV University partnered with SAP in July 2023 for Co-Op Academic Programmes. The partnership integrates SAP Cloud ERP training into B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering, MCA, and MBA programmes. Students receive industry-recognized SAP certifications alongside their academic degrees, with dedicated SAP-specialized curricula and course materials developed collaboratively.
• L&T EduTechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV University collaborates with L&T EduTech for the B.Tech Mechatronics (Electric Vehicle Engineering) programme. L&T EduTech provides specialized EV curriculum including battery systems, charging infrastructure, electric motors, power electronics, and certifications. The partnership includes setting up 'Centres of Excellence (CoE) in E-Mobility' on campus and offering L&T EduTech certifications in EV technology.
• IIT MandiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV University has a collaboration with IIT Mandi to offer Minor programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Business Analytics, and CSE and Advanced Tech. Students at DAV University can pursue these minors through the collaboration, gaining exposure to IIT Mandi's academic resources and curriculum.
• Maruti Suzuki (Maruti)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV University offers BBA (Retail Management) programme with industry collaboration, with a joint brochure published with Maruti. The programme provides retail management education with industry-relevant curriculum and exposure to automotive retail sector.
• 2 Punjab BN NCC JalandharcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAV University has an active NCC unit affiliated with 2 Punjab BN NCC Jalandhar. The university provides training to 108 SD/SW cadets under the Army Wing of the National Cadet Corps, contributing to national service, leadership development, and civic responsibility among students.
• Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / Department of Higher & Technical Education, PunjabcoreOthersNSS units at DAV University are administered centrally by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and at the state level by the Department of Higher & Technical Education, Punjab. The university has been a proud NSS participant since 2016, with 9 NSS units covering the campus and five adopted villages in Punjab.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Christ University: Private deemed university in Bengaluru offering comparable undergraduate and postgraduate programs in commerce, management, law, sciences, and humanities. Comparable in multi-disciplinary scope and NAAC grading, though operates in a different geographic market.
• Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU): Premier public university based in Amritsar, Punjab, with comprehensive programs across sciences, arts, management, law, and engineering. Competes directly for Punjab students and faculty in the same regional catchment while operating under different funding and governance constraints.
• Punjab Technical University (PTU): State public technical university headquartered in Jalandhar offering engineering, management, and applied science programs. Overlaps with DAV University on technical curriculum and serves the same Punjab catchment, though positioned as a public-affiliated institution with different fee economics.

Direct peers

• Chitkara University: Private university in Punjab (Chandigarh-Punjab border) offering engineering, management, law, and sciences programs with industry-integrated curriculum. Direct competitor for Punjab/North India students in similar fee brackets and with comparable NIRF/NAAC positioning.
• Chandigarh University: Private multi-disciplinary university in the Punjab region offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, management, law, and sciences. Closely comparable in scope, target audience, fee structure range, and NIRF/NAAC positioning to DAV University.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): India's largest private multi-disciplinary university based in Phagwara, Punjab, with comparable engineering, management, law, agriculture, and pharmacy programs. Similar B.Tech tuition range, industry partnerships, and direct competition for the same Punjab/North India student demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Long-established private deemed university offering multi-disciplinary programs comparable to DAV University, with stronger research credentials and national brand. Relevant benchmark for understanding trajectory from regional private university to nationally ranked institution.
• Amity University: Largest multi-campus private university network in India with comparable B.Tech, MBA, law, and doctoral programs across multiple states. Comparable in industry-integrated curriculum design and fee tiering, but operates at much greater national scale than DAV University.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university offering comparable engineering, management, law, and science programs with industry partnerships. Competes for similar tier of Indian students seeking urban multi-disciplinary institutions, though with broader geographic footprint and larger research output.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Established private deemed university with strong engineering and computer science programs comparable to DAV University's B.Tech CSE and AI offerings. Similar tier of industry partnerships (including global tech companies) and targets a comparable segment of Indian engineering aspirants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/davuniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/DAVUNIV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/davuniv

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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