The Centre for IKS will be an autonomous unit driving multidisciplinary research in Indian Knowledge Systems.
Chanakya University is dedicated to the service of society through excellence in teaching, knowledge development, and practical contributions. Central to its mission is a commitment to Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), reflecting the wisdom and knowledge derived from India’s rich civilizational heritage. The establishment of a dedicated Centre for IKS will be a transformative step in realizing this commitment.
A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
Explore diverse courses by the Centre of Excellence in IKS, focusing on ancient Indian sciences, philosophy, culture, and traditional knowledge systems.
Time : April 6, 2026
Location : Preksha Auditorium, Chanakya University, Bengaluru
March 16, 2026
March 1, 2026
February 27, 2026
February 26, 2026
A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
A collection of insightful articles published by the CIKS Team, covering sustainable agriculture, indigenous knowledge, and rural development practices.
Author(s) : Vinayak Rajat Bhat, Tejusvi Shukla
Year : April–June 2024
Author(s) : B.S. Shylaja, Ramakrishna Pejathaya and Seetharama Javagal
Year : March 2024
Author(s) : Ramakrishna Pejathaya, Vinay Iyer
Year : 2022
Author(s) : Subbarao Jayanti, Vinayak Rajat Bhat
Year : 2022
March 1, 2026
Celebrating the Living Traditions of Sanskrit and Kannada Poetry The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University brought together some of India’s finest poetic voices on 1st March 2026 at the auditorium of National College Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, for a national-level poets’ assembly that was as much a celebration of civilizational continuity as it was
February 27, 2026
Organised by the Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems, Chanakya University, the Symposium on Indian Astronomy and Mathematics: Methods, Texts, and Global Perspectives was held on 27 February 2026, bringing together faculty members, students, and research scholars for a deeply engaging intellectual exchange. The symposium featured three distinguished speakers whose life-long engagement with Indian knowledge traditions
February 24, 2026
Overview The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems at Chanakya University organised a two-day lecture series on Sino–Indian History of Science, delivered by Prof. Bill M. Mak, Professor at the University of Science and Technology of China and Research Associate at the Needham Research Institute, Cambridge. The programme commenced with opening remarks by Prof. Yashavantha Dongre,
February 24, 2026
Sino-Indian History of Science – Two-Day Lecture Series The Centre for Indian Knowledge Systems organised a two-day lecture series on the history of science between India and China, delivered by Prof. Bill M. Mak of the University of Science and Technology of China and Research Associate at the Needham Research Institute, Cambridge. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yashavantha