Dean’s message
Dr. Vineeth Paleri
Professor and Director-Academics, School of Engineering, Chanakya University
Let’s engineer technology for a better world.
Chanakya University, located in the heart of the neo-global tech innovation hub of Bengaluru, the world’s go-to destination for tech innovation, where global corporations are building the future. Founded and guided by visionaries and iconic leaders from across industries, Chanakya University is deeply committed to leveraging the power of education encompassing technology, liberal arts, and management to create a new generation of techno-minds who can serve global companies and make a positive impact, contributing to the worldwide industry and our nation/society at large.
Global Careers, Global Minds for the New Age
Engineering education is widespread in India, yet riddled with limitations. That’s why our engineering courses are built better and differently. Born from our beliefs and values, we are, blending the timeless principles of great civilizational ideals with the latest technological advancements. That’s why we aim to serve as a new knowledge renaissance, fusing the enduring greatness of our cultural heritage with modern, cutting-edge ideas.
We are partnersing global companies and innovators. Inspired by Chanakya’s legacy, we recognize that his name represents more than just a historical figure; it embodies a profound responsibility we proudly are committed to uphold. To build distinctly getter courses, Chanakya’s timeless principles shaped our engineering education, motivating us to create a generation of responsible, tech-minded creators and doers trained to apply engineering and technology. They have been exposed to multi-disciplinary courses in arts and management, too. Through conscious entrepreneurship and forward-thinking engineering education, our students can positively serve their employers, society, and their own entrepreneurial ventures.
Technology education with a purpose
We are dedicated to nurturing a future-oriented mindset, where our students are empowered to become path-makers on the global stage, creating technologies that address the known and unknown challenges of tomorrow. Our forward-looking engineering and technology courses are not just career tools but pathways to shaping lives, enriching society, and fostering responsible, future-focused thinking centered on creating better jobs and conscious entrepreneurship.
Our rare approach with Will (Ichha), Wisdom (Jnaana), and Action (Kriya) guides every step of this journey, ensuring that our students are not only equipped with the technical knowledge but also the inner resolve to create better. Global corporations and society can benefit from our engineering education through our students and the research we produce. Let’s embark on a journey where engineering and technology education contribute to a better world.
Desired outcomes
Our engineering and technology education is designed with clear, future-facing positive outcomes in mind. These include:
Engineered better: We focus on nurturing students’ potential to contribute meaningfully in the real world with the tools to build a better future for their employers and themselves. This is driven by the Will (Ichha) to be better, challenge the status quo and to pursue better engineering and technology with purpose.
Inspirational education: We inspire our students to be passionate about solving challenges with engineering and technology. They think about advancing these fields for the greater good, emphasizing ethics and societal impact. The Wisdom (Jnaana) to balance progress with responsibility and to use technology for the collective good is a cornerstone of our approach.
Purpose-driven careers: Our students are inspired to pursue careers where they can apply engineering skills to create technologies that positively impact society. They understand that their work has the power to improve lives, create jobs, and drive societal progress. With (Kriya) Action, they are motivated to turn their ideas into reality, making tangible contributions to a better future.
Engineered for the real world: Our approach readies our students for the real world and with a can-do attitude, motivating them to meet their employer’s needs and their own ventures. This spirit, grounded in Will, Wisdom, and Action, is fundamental in shaping our students who can be tech makers and solvers.
Learning experiences
GMentored and conceived by the best minds in engineering and technology, we understand that learning is not just about absorbing knowledge. It’s about hands-on learning, engagement, inspiration, and growth. The student experience is designed to cultivate a tech mind, creativity, responsibility and problem-solving:
Think laterally: We ensure that students don’t just learn how to code, or how to design and build; they are encouraged to think critically and creatively about how their work can work in global companies and improve the world. This mind-set is fuelled by the Will to push boundaries and the Wisdom to understand the broader impact of their creations.
Future-oriented education: Our engineering courses are not only about preparing students for existing jobs but about equipping them with the skills to be responsible leaders capable of creating groundbreaking technologies. This forward-thinking education instills the Action needed to transform engineering and tech ideas into lasting solutions.
Focus on ethical action: Every student is empowered to think about engineering with purpose—creating technologies that are not just effective but also ethical, sustainable, and responsible. This approach connects the core values of Wisdom and Action, ensuring that students are equipped to make decisions that benefit both the individual and society.
Overall goals
Chanakya’s engineering courses are envisioned as a responsible, paradigm-shaping journey where students gain technical expertise while developing into creators enriched with multidisciplinary skills. These creators understand that engineering technology is not merely about placements, jobs, and creating products—it is about dreaming big, fostering better thinking, taking ethical action, questioning the status quo, and progressing with inspiration. With the guiding values of Will, Wisdom, and Action, our students are not simply equipped to follow the established path; they are empowered to lead, innovate, and drive societal change with purpose.
Programme Highlights
The program aims to produce graduates who are:
- Internship as the last trimester
- 3600 Integrity Score and individual mentoring by Executives from Industry
- Rural Immersion for developing social entrepreneurship orientation.
- Faculty drawn from International Universities, Leading corporates and Indian Institutions.
- Courses curated to expose students to the latest trends in the Business World
Career Opportunities
- Digital marketing
- E-Commerce management
- Drop Shipping
- Brand management
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital PR
- Data Scientist
Benefits
Research at Chanakya University is inspired by its Purpose– ‘creating knowledge and transformative leaders for holistic development’.
The University has imbibed its liberal education framework from the new National Education Policy to create an environment of constant curiosity emanating from concern towards issues that need sustainable solutions.
Campus
Advisory Committee
Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula
Professor of Applied mechanics, Dean Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Madras
Prof. Y Narahari
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Automation, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Avinash Kumar Agarwal
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Ganesh Ramakrishnan
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay
Prof. Shanthi Pavan
NT Alexander Institute Chair Professor Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras
Prof. Sreevalsa Kolathayar
Associate Professor Department of Civil Engineering and Professor Incharge Industry Innovation Council, NIT Surathkal
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA
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Research
Research at Chanakya University is inspired by its Purpose– ‘creating knowledge and transformative leaders for holistic development’.
The University has imbibed its liberal education framework from the new National Education Policy to create an environment of constant curiosity emanating from concern towards issues that need sustainable solutions.
Inspiring Ideas
Sri Prashanth Prakash
Founding Partner, Accel
Dr. Kiran Mazumdar- Shaw
Chairperson – Biocon Limited
Swami Tadyuktananda
Sri Ramakrishna Vidyarthi Mandiram
Sri Surendra Ramanna
CEO,TRC-WWC
Sri Phaneesh Murthy
Entrepreneur and philanthropist
Dr. R Balasubramaniam
Member, Capacity Building Commission, GoI Founder, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement
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University collaborations foster academic excellence, innovation, and global partnerships, enabling research, student exchange, and shared resources for transformative education.
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