Admission at Chanakya University
Chanakya University welcomes applications from both Indian and international students who possess qualifications from recognized educational boards or universities. These qualifications are valid for various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs across a wide range of disciplines such as Biosciences, Engineering, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Data Science & AI, Law, International Affairs, Public Policy, Management, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and Social Sciences.
Schools:
- School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- School of Management Sciences
- School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- School of Law, Governance, and Public Policy
- School of Biosciences
- School of Engineering
Centres for Excellence:
Research Chair
Academic Programmes
All candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria set forth by the university or relevant regulatory bodies. Detailed eligibility guidelines for each academic program can be accessed here.
Applicants interested in pursuing academic programs at Chanakya University must complete the online application form, accessible here.
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programs
Students can apply to all the academic programs based on their qualifying examination and subject of their choice. The admission process details are provided here:
PhD Program
Prospective International PhD candidates are encouraged to reach out directly to individual faculty members/Schools for information about potential PhD openings, however they can also directly apply, the details of PhD program are provided here.
International student, should apply with available certificates and provide as much information possible and convey the same in the cover letter.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunities
Prospective Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to reach out directly to individual faculty members for information about available postdoctoral positions. For general guidelines regarding postdoctoral fellowships, please refer to the Postdoctoral Programme Policy.
However, for International Applicants the requirements and processes may differ depending on the field of research. International applicants should contact the relevant faculty member for details specific to their subject area.
Register for Application Process
Required Documentation
As part of the application, students need to provide supporting documents, which generally include:
Copy of Valid Passport (Front and last section)
A passport-sized photograph.
Good Quality Scanned Copies of academic certificates or qualifications.
Other documents as per the specific requirements of the applied academic program.
Provisional Offer Letters
Candidates who meet the program requirements may receive provisional offer letters based on a first-come, first-served merit basis. In some cases, programs may require additional tests or interviews, which will be outlined in the eligibility criteria. Only applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria and submit all the required documentation will be issued provisional offer letters, after initial screening.
The provisional offer letter will include:
Program details, Information about the institution, Course and hostel fees, Payment deadlines details and basic travel related information.
Once the provisional process is complete, applicants are required to meet all the conditions outlined in the letter to confirm their admission.
After getting provisional offer letter, applicants should acknowledge & accept provision Offer Letter and send confirmation as requested in the offer.
Equivalency Certificate from AIU
For students with qualifications from international boards or universities, Chanakya University may require an Equivalency Certificate or Recognition Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) after issuing the provisional offer letter.
Those in the process of obtaining this certification may submit the application acknowledgment from AIU as part of their admission documentation.
However for many foreign universities and boards, the equivalency certificate may not be required, the applicant should confirm the requirement with the admission departments.
The equivalency certificate can be acquired via the following link: https://www.aiu.ac.in/evaluation.php
Chanakya University reserves the right to request or exemption of this certificate before issuing a provisional admission letter.
VIsa Support
After applicants accept the provisional offer and submit the admission fee, Chanakya University will issue a VISA Support Letter and a Provisional Admission Letter. Applicants can use these documents to apply for a Student VISA.
Important Note
Applicants are advised to regularly check their email for updates regarding their application. To ensure smooth communication, please add the Admissions Office email to your trusted contacts and mark it as “Not Spam” to avoid missing important updates or deadlines.