Chanakya University: A Beacon of Transformative Leadership and Scholarship

In a world grappling with complex challenges that often clash with dharma and nature, Chanakya University emerges as India’s premier institution dedicated to nurturing transformative leaders and pioneering new paradigms. Established in 2022 through a State Legislature Act, Chanakya University is a beacon of excellence, committed to addressing developmental challenges with innovative solutions. Our mission is to expand knowledge through world-class scholarship and impactful research, preparing students with abundant wisdom (jñāna), indomitable will (ichhā), and meaningful action (kriyā) that honor both Indian traditions and universal values.

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Why Consider Chanakya University?

Exceptional Mentorship
Strategic Location
Commitment to Ethos
and Innovation
Experiential Learning
Flexible Academic
Architecture
World-Class Education at
Affordable Costs
Multidisciplinary
Excellence
Global and Local
Integration
life at Chanakya

We offer a perfect blend of serenity and academics.

Student Life
Art & Culture
Green Initiatives
Community Engagement
Recreational Activities
Residential Life
Our Purpose

Creating knowledge and transformative leaders for holistic development.

Values

Integrity, Humanism, Creativity, Academic Freedom, Team Spirit

Our Vision

Develop youth with capabilities to be inspiring leaders.

Nurture world-class scholarship with high impact research and practice.

Facilitate transdisciplinary studies and research to provide sustainable solutions for human and environmental challenges.

Build state-of-the-art knowledge repository and digital infrastructure to expand the horizon of understanding among all stakeholders.

Create innovative educational ecosystem to foster engagement with Business, Government and Society for holistic development.

Recognitions and Approvals

Advisory

International Advisory Committee

Dr. K. Kasturirangan

Former Chairman
ISRO


Dr. Sitaram Jindal

Chairman and MD
Jindal Aluminium Limited


Dr. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Executive Chairperson
Biocon Limited


Prof. S. Sadagopan

Former Director
IIIT, Bangalore


Prof. Manjul Bhargava

Professor
Princeton University


Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan

Former Vice Chairman
University Grants Commission


Smt. Sonal Mansingh

Renowned Dance Artist
Member – Rajya Sabha


Sri Prakash Belawadi

Co-Founder
Centre for Film & Drama


Sri Ricky Kej

Indian Music Composer &
Environmentalist
Three times Grammy Award Winner


Sri Hari Kiran Vadlamani

Founder
Indic Academy


Prof. Sunaina Singh

Former Vice Chancellor
Nalanda University


Prof. Vasudha Kamat

Chairperson
Governing Board, CEC


Sri Harish Bijoor

Brand Guru & Founder
Harish Bijoor Consults Inc


Prof. Kapil Kapoor

Governing Body
IIAS Shimla


Sri Manish Sabharwal

Vice Chairman
Teamlease Services


Dr. Chandraprakash Dwivedi

Renowned Film Director
Member – IGNCA


Prof. Subhash Kak

Computer Scientist & Historian
Oklahoma University


Prof. Bhimaraya Metri

Director
IIM – Nagpur


Sri Anurag Behar

Chief Executive Officer
Azim Premji Foundation


Prof. Michel Danino

Visiting Professor
IIT, Gandhinagar


Sri S. V. Ranganath

Former Chief Secretary
Government of Karnataka


Sri Amish Tripathi

Author and Former Diplomat


Prof. Narendra Ahuja

Indian American Computer Scientist


Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde

Former Chief Justice of India


Campus Infrastructure

Chanakya University is a residential campus with an exceptional architectural design, reflecting the ethos of our heritage. It houses professional facilities that foster academic and cultural enrichment.

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