MONARK UNIVERSITY

What MONARK UNIVERSITY does

Monark University is a private, multi-disciplinary university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, established in 2021 under Gujarat State Gazette Act 15 of 2021. It is sponsored by the Shree Monark Education Trust (SMET), which was founded in 2001 by Shri Mohanbharthi R. Goswami and consolidated approximately 14 pre-existing constituent colleges under the new university umbrella. The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across 14 faculties spanning Engineering & Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Computer Applications, Management, Commerce, Science, Arts, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, and Education, supported by modern campus infrastructure including laboratories, seminar halls, GD rooms, and air-conditioned interview cabins.

The university's core technology proposition centers on industry-integrated programs delivered in partnership with IBM (covering AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, Cloud Application Development, and Business Analytics) and L&T EduTech (Electric Vehicle technology tracks in B.E. Electrical, Mechanical, and Automobile Engineering), supplemented by an in-house Research & Development Center (MRDC). Curriculum delivery occurs primarily through on-campus instruction, with digital admission and student-login portals (monark.icrp.in, joinmu.monarkuni.ac.in) supporting enrollment and academic administration.

Commercially, Monark operates a subscription/recurring tuition-based revenue model across its 370+ academic programs, augmented by premium-priced industry-collaborative tracks. The customer base is segmented into Undergraduate Students, Postgraduate Students, Diploma Students, and Research Scholars, served through multi-channel digital marketing, campus visits, podcasts, and alumni referrals. On the enterprise side, a Career Development Cell connects graduates to corporate recruiters including TATA, TCS, Wipro, Airtel, Adani, Suzuki, Hitachi, Panasonic, Zydus, and Bajaj Allianz, with reported placements exceeding 1,200 students. The trust-ownership structure, lack of external investors, and unlisted status mean financial metrics such as revenue are not publicly disclosed.

Name

MONARK UNIVERSITY

Legal name

Monark University

Website

https://monarkuni.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Monark University is a private multi-disciplinary university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across 14 faculties with industry-integrated tracks co-developed with IBM and L&T EduTech. It serves Indian students seeking degrees in engineering, pharmacy, nursing, law, management, and allied disciplines, operating through a single-campus, tuition-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Engineering and technology
• Pharmacy education
• Management programs
• Industry-integrated degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees for various undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs offered across 14 faculties.
2. Industry Collaborative Programs: Specialized industry-integrated programs offered in partnership with IBM and L&T EduTech that generate additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Monark University is a multidisciplinary private university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral degree programs across 14 academic faculties. It offers courses in engineering, pharmacy, nursing, law, management, computer application, commerce, science, arts, education, ICT, physiotherapy, ayurveda, and homoeopathy, with selected engineering and ICT programs co-developed with IBM and L&T EduTech to deliver industry-recognized specializations in AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Electric Vehicles.

Product overview

Monark University is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and Ph.D. programs across 14 academic faculties. The university features industry-integrated programs in collaboration with IBM (generative AI, prompt engineering, data science, cloud computing, business analytics) and L&T EduTech (electric vehicle technology). Programs span diverse fields including Engineering & Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Computer Applications, Management, Commerce, Science, Arts, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, and Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faculty of Engineering & Technology Bachelor's and Master's degrees in engineering disciplines including Electronics & Communication, Electrical, Information Technology, Computer Science & Engineering (with Cyber Security and AI/ML specializations), Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, and Automobile Engineering, including industry-integrated programs in Electric Vehicle technology co-developed with L&T EduTech.
• Faculty of Information & Communication Technology Undergraduate and integrated programs in AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security & Digital Forensics, and Information Technology with IBM collaboration for industry-integrated tracks.
• Faculty of Pharmacy Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programs focusing on pharmaceutical sciences education and research, recognized by PCI.
• Faculty of Nursing Basic B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), and M.Sc Nursing programs for healthcare professional training, recognized by INC and GNC.
• Faculty of Law LL.B. (Three Year Law Degree) and LL.M. (Two Year Law Degree) programs with specializations in Criminal Law, Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Intellectual Property Rights, recognized by BCI.
• Faculty of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) program focused on quality patient care, evidence-based practice, and therapeutic techniques.
• Faculty of Homoeopathy Bachelor of Homoeopathy Medicine & Surgery (B.H.M.S.) through Monark Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, combining traditional wisdom with modern medical standards.
• Faculty of Computer Application BCA (Hons.), BCA (Hons.) with IBM Data Science integration, and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs for computing and IT education.
• Faculty of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.-Hons.) and Master of Commerce programs focused on Accounting, Finance, Taxation, and Business education.
• Faculty of Science B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, along with M.Sc. programs in Physics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Faculty of Ayurveda Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (B.A.M.S.) through Monark Ayurved Medical College & Hospital, bridging ancient Ayurvedic knowledge with modern medical understanding.
• Faculty of Arts B.A. (Hons.) and M.A. programs in Economics, English, Sociology, Psychology, Gujarati, Sanskrit, and History for humanities and social sciences education.
• Faculty of Management BBA (Hons.), BBA (Hons.) with IBM Business Analytics, BBA (Hons.) in Aviation, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and MBA programs for business education.
• Faculty of Education Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) professional programs for teacher training and educational leadership, recognized by NCTE.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Programs Ph.D. programs offered in Full-Time and Part-Time modes across all 14 disciplines, supported by research supervisors and the Research & Development Center (MRDC) with publication and patent incentives.
• Career Development Centre (Campus Placement) Campus recruitment cell organizing on-campus placement drives, training programs, guest lectures, and industry-collaborated workshops that connect students with recruiters including TATA, TCS, Wipro, Adani, Airtel, Hitachi, Panasonic, Zydus, and Bajaj Allianz; reported 1200+ student placements.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic collaboration with IBM for industry-integrated programs in AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cyber Security. Programs include Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Computer Science (AI/ML), Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in Computer Science (Data Science), Integrated B.Sc.-M.Sc. in IT (Cyber Security Digital Forensics), B.E. IT (Cloud Application Development), B.E. Computer Engineering (Cloud Application Development), BBA (Business Analytics), and BCA (Data Science). IBM provides curriculum design, industry certifications, and specialized training modules.
• L&T EduTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with L&T EduTech for Electric Vehicle technology tracks in engineering programs. Programs include B.E. Electrical Engineering (EV Track), B.E. Mechanical Engineering (EV Track), and B.E. Automobile Engineering (EV Track). L&T EduTech provides specialized curriculum, industry exposure, and certification in Electric Vehicle technology.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE):
• Amity University: Amity University is a pan-India private university group with a much larger program footprint including engineering, law, biotech, and management. Comparable to Monark as an industry-partnered private university with broad faculty coverage.

Regional players

• Parul University: Parul University is a large private multi-disciplinary university in Vadodara, Gujarat with engineering, medical, pharmacy, law, and arts faculties. It is one of Monark's closest Gujarat-based competitors in scale and program breadth.
• Nirma University: Nirma University is an Ahmedabad-based private university strong in engineering, management, pharmacy, and law. It is comparable to Monark as a same-city private competitor with overlapping faculties and stronger brand equity.
• Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT): CHARUSAT is a Gujarat private university focused on science, technology, and engineering with industry partnerships. Comparable to Monark for its Gujarat footprint and engineering/technology program emphasis.
• Ahmedabad University: Ahmedabad University is a private research-focused university in the same city as Monark, with schools of engineering, management, arts, and sciences. Comparable as a same-city private multi-faculty competitor.
• Ganpat University: Ganpat University is a Gujarat-based private multi-faculty university offering engineering, pharmacy, management, and science programs. It is directly comparable to Monark as a similarly structured private university operating in the same Ahmedabad-North Gujarat corridor.

Direct peers

• Chandigarh University: Chandigarh University is a large private Indian university offering 200+ programs across engineering, management, law, pharmacy, and applied sciences. Comparable to Monark as a similarly structured multi-disciplinary private university with industry-collaborative programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@monarkuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/monark-university

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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