Rishihood University

What Rishihood University does

Rishihood University is a private, non-profit residential university established by the Rishihood Foundation (a Section 8 company) and located on a 25-acre campus in Sonipat, Delhi NCR, India. Formally inaugurated in 2021 after the 2014 launch of its precursor Vision India Foundation, it delivers full-time undergraduate and PhD programs organized across multiple specialized schools: the Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology (SASTech) covering AI, data science, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and biotechnology; the School of Design (B.Des with UX, Communication, Product, and Lifestyle Design specializations); the BBA Entrepreneurship 'Makers Undergrad' program with an on-campus Venture Studio; the B.Sc (Hons) Psychology program under the Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS); and the Rashtram School of Public Policy. A B.Tech in CS & AI is delivered in partnership with Newton School of Technology using curriculum co-designed with Google and Microsoft experts.

The university's revenue model combines mandatory annual tuition (Rs 2.10-2.40 lakh per semester depending on program), residential hostel and mess fees (Rs 1.20-1.35 lakh per year), and one-time admission deposits (Rs 25,000 seat block fee plus Rs 50,000 refundable deposit), with the full B.Des four-year tuition totaling Rs 16.8 lakh. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a university website application portal accepting multiple entrance pathways (RSAT, JEE Main, CUET, SAT, UCEED) plus an Unstop competition channel and campus-visit scheduling. Go-to-market relies on content marketing, flagship events (Policy BootCamp in its 10th year), and earned media in major Indian outlets.

The institution operates in a network of strategic partnerships — Newton School of Technology for B.Tech, Limkokwing University of Malaysia for international exposure, and design industry partners including FabIndia, Adobe, Samsung, Philips, and Swiggy for industry mentorship. Recognized by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is governed by a Board of Advisors chaired by MIT Sloan's Prof. S.P. Kothari, with Chancellor Suresh Prabhu (former Union Minister of Railways), Dean Dr. Gautam R. Desiraju (Ewald Prize winner), and 2,800+ learners and alumni to date.

Name

Rishihood University

Legal name

Rishihood Foundation

Website

https://rishihood.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rishihood University is a private, non-profit residential university in Sonipat (Delhi NCR) offering full-time undergraduate programs in technology, design, psychology, entrepreneurship, and public policy across six specialized schools to Indian students applying directly via multiple entrance examinations.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

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 Entrepreneurship & Incubation Focus (EDAHAEAH), Business & Management Research Universities (EDAHABAE), Arts, Humanities & Creative Research Universities (EDAHABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Residential university programs
• Technology education programs
• Design entrepreneurship education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sonipat

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 Fees: Full-time residential undergraduate and graduate programs with annual tuition charges ranging from Rs 2.10 lakh to Rs 2.40 lakh per year depending on program. Programs include B.Tech, B.Des, BBA Entrepreneurship, BSc Psychology Hons, and PhD tracks.
2. Hostel and Mess Fees: Residential campus with mandatory hostel facilities. Annual hostel and mess fees approximately Rs 1.20 lakh to Rs 1.35 lakh.
3. One-time Fees: Seat block fees (Rs 25,000 adjustable) and refundable deposits (Rs 50,000) collected at admission.
4. Scholarship Programs: Bharat100 scholarship offering Rs 7 crore for undergraduate programs; merit-based scholarships; Maker's Fund grants up to Rs 10 lakh for student startups; creative grants of Rs 1 lakh for design students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rishihood University is a private, non-profit residential university offering full-time undergraduate and doctoral degree programs across multiple schools. Core academic offerings include B.Tech in CS & AI (in partnership with Newton School of Technology), B.Tech in CS & Data Science, BBA Entrepreneurship (Makers Undergrad), B.Sc (Hons) Psychology, B.Des (Bachelor of Design), and PhD tracks. The university supplements classroom learning with experiential programs such as a Venture Studio, annual Policy BootCamp, Soul Trek, and seed-fund-backed startup support.

Product overview

Rishihood University is India's first national transformation university offering a multi-school portfolio of undergraduate and doctoral programs across technology, design, entrepreneurship, psychology, and public policy. The core academic offerings include B.Tech in CS & AI (in partnership with Newton School of Technology), B.Tech in CS & Data Science, BBA Entrepreneurship (Makers Undergrad), B.Sc (Hons) Psychology, and B.Des (Bachelor of Design). Specialized schools include the Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology (SASTech) focused on deep tech, the School of Design, Rashtram School of Public Policy, and the Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS). The university also offers experiential programs including Venture Studio, Soul Trek, Policy BootCamp, and the annual 100Km Walk. Founded by IIT alumni Shobhit Mathur and Sahil Aggarwal, the university is located on a 25-acre campus in Sonipat, Delhi NCR, and was formally inaugurated in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sajjan Agarwal School of Technology (SASTech): Technology school focused on AI, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and biotechnology
• Mahesh Navani School of Brain, Body, and Behaviour (MaNaS)
• School of Design
• School of Entrepreneurship
• Rashtram School of Public Policy
• Newton School of Technology (NST)
• Makers Undergrad

Products and services

• B.Tech in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence A 4-year, full-time undergraduate residential program equipping students with skills to develop intelligent systems, machine learning, generative AI, and smart technology innovation. Offered in partnership with Newton School of Technology.
• B.Tech in Computer Science and Data Science A 4-year undergraduate program covering machine learning, data analytics, Python, and statistical modeling, built for careers in data-driven industries.
• BBA Entrepreneurship (Makers Undergrad) A 4-year full-time program pairing hands-on learning with entrepreneurial insight, enabling students to build, manage, and scale business ideas across industries. Includes Venture Studio access for rapid prototyping, mentorship and seed-stage support.
• B.Sc (Hons) Psychology A 3-year undergraduate program (expanded to 4 years at Rishihood) preparing students to understand human behaviour, mental health, and psychological processes through community projects, counselling labs, and supervised internships.
• B.Des (Bachelor of Design) A 4-year, full-time residential program cultivating creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and visual storytellers. Offers specializations in UX & Interaction Design, Communication Design, Product Design, and Lifestyle Design.
• Ph.D Programs Doctoral research programs for advanced academic learning across multiple disciplines at Rishihood University.
• Policy BootCamp An annual 5-day intensive bootcamp focused on policy leadership, described as India's oldest and most prestigious policy bootcamp, attracting aspiring public policy leaders from across India.
• Venture Studio On-campus startup incubation program that enables learners to ideate, test, launch and grow ventures through rapid prototyping, mentorship and seed-stage support. Part of the Makers Undergrad ecosystem.
• Build the Future BootCamp A 5-day builder's bootcamp covering Technology, Design, Entrepreneurship, and Psychology, offered by Rishihood University.
• National Curiosity Olympiad A national-level olympiad focused on curiosity-driven learning, problem solving and building, organized by Rishihood University.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of second-year students secured internships with average Rs 25,000/month stipend
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PAN IIT Alumni Conference 2026coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Rishihood University acted as strategic partner and co-organizer of the global conference in Long Beach, California. SASTech launched at this event targeting global CTOs, investors, and academic leaders around technological self-reliance themes.
• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Five-year MOU for cross-cultural development. School of Creativity partnership adding international dimension to design education with student exchange and collaborative projects.
• Newton School of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2023Collaborative B.Tech in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence program with Newton School. Curriculum designed and taught by experts from Google and Microsoft. Features 93% internship placement rate for second-year students with average stipend of Rs 25,000/month. Access to Rs 50 crore startup fund and Rs 1 crore StartX venture funding.
• FabIndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign industry partnership providing internship and project opportunities for B.Design students in fashion and lifestyle design segments.
• Rina DhakaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned fashion designer association with School of Creativity for mentorship and industry exposure in fashion design.
• Vaibhav KumareshminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-time Emmy-nominated animator conducting masterclass at School of Design, providing industry insights and animation expertise.
• JBM GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual design roundtable hosted to strengthen industry-academia synergy with JBM Group leadership.
• GoogleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert faculty from Google contribute to B.Tech CS & AI curriculum design and teaching, ensuring industry relevance.
• MicrosoftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert faculty from Microsoft contribute to B.Tech CS & AI curriculum design and teaching, ensuring industry relevance.
• PhilipsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lectures and industry mentorship for design students from Philips design team.
• AdobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lectures and industry mentorship for design students from Adobe design team.
• SwiggyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lectures and industry mentorship for design students from Swiggy design team.
• SamsungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest lectures and industry mentorship for design students from Samsung design team.
• National Institute of Design (NID), IDC MumbaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty from NID and IIT Delhi provide design education expertise and mentorship to School of Design students.
• IIT DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty from NID and IIT Delhi provide design education expertise and mentorship to School of Design students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• IIIT Hyderabad: India-leading research-oriented private technology institution with strong AI and entrepreneurship programs. Comparable through its tech-and-research focus and deep industry links.
• Plaksha University: Technology-focused private university launched by IIT alumni with strong industry partnerships. Comparable through its STEM-and-entrepreneurship positioning and reliance on founder-driven brand.

Direct peers

• Krea University: Newer private multidisciplinary university focused on liberal arts, sciences, and management with an explicit impact orientation. Closely comparable in age profile, mission framing, and target student segment.
• FLAME University: Private Indian university combining liberal arts, design, and management programs with a residential model. Comparable portfolio breadth (design + entrepreneurship + management) and similar tuition tier.
• Ashoka University: India's leading private multidisciplinary liberal arts university. Directly comparable as a private, residential, multi-school Indian university competing for the same fee-paying undergraduate cohort and donor capital.

Others

• Newton School of Technology: EdTech operator that runs the co-developed B.Tech CS & AI program at Rishihood. Comparable as a partner-channel relationship with overlapping curriculum and student audience, but not a direct competitor in the residential university space.

Broad incumbents

• Amity University: Large for-profit private Indian university network covering technology, design, management, psychology, and more. Comparable in scale of program portfolio, though opposite on the non-profit vs. for-profit dimension.
• BITS Pilani: Established private Indian university with strong engineering and startup-incubation heritage. Comparable as a private, tech-anchored Indian institution that competes for the same STEM applicant pool.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Large private Indian deemed university offering undergraduate programs across technology, design, management, and psychology. Comparable through multi-disciplinary portfolio and similar tuition positioning.
• Symbiosis International University: Large private Indian university group spanning design, management, liberal arts, and technology. Comparable portfolio breadth and similar private, multi-school structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rishihood
• Xx.com/RishihoodUni

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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