
Dean’s message
Dr. Vineeth Paleri
Professor and Director-Academics, School of Engineering, Chanakya University
Uncompromising excellence
We are not offering just another tech and engineering course at Chanakya University’s School of Engineering. The reason for which we were born, our purpose-driven ethos, makes us a responsible center of tech and engineering learning, inspired and guided by industry leaders and nation-builders. Our vision, mission, and values form the foundation of everything we do, creating a world-class academic environment in the Silicon Valley of India, Bangalore.
Guided by ideals, ideas, and ethos, we take pride in offering a curriculum that is more technologically advanced, fundamentally uncompromising, and far ahead of traditional engineering programs.
We are committed to delivering a tech education that is genuinely innovative and deeply integrated with the industry’s demands. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge academic frameworks with real-world, hands-on learning experiences to build on uncompromisingly strong fundamentals. As we are committed to going beyond, we nurture critical thinkers, ethical leaders, and job creators who will make meaningful contributions to the world. Our curriculum is continuously refined to ensure our students have the skills and mindset needed to rise in today’s rapidly evolving global tech landscape. That’s why our curriculum is enriched and ensures that our vision, values, and founding ethos come to life meaningfully, rising above dated and ordinary paradigms.
Through our distinct Chanakya pathways, we provide a three-way advantage:
- Strong foundation: We teach what must be taught much better: imparting a strong conceptual foundation, timeless knowledge, and essential skills that form the core of every student’s journey.
- Expanders: We go beyond and expand learning, pushing the boundaries of the traditional curriculum model and enriching and broadening perspectives.
- Maximisers: We ensure our students maximize. Through enriched programs and insights with exceptionally unique offerings designed to prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow, we enrich and distinctly empower them to rise with ideals and ideas.
Below, you will find the detailed elements that distinguish our commitment to shaping students, their futures, and the society they will serve with Chanakya pathways in our School of engineering.
School of Engineering – uniqueness

- Uniqueness engineering for purpose: Designing and developing efficient and functional solutions focused on societal transformation.
- Panchkosha-based education for mind growth: Physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual development.
- The Chanakya way: Teacher-driven, peer-driven, self-study, and industry-embedded learning (1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 model).
- Curriculum transformation: Integrating hands-on, experiential learning in emerging fields like AI, IoT, EV Design, VLSI, and Aerospace Computing.
- 140 Credit learning = Less stress, more joy, more learning: In-depth, stress-free learning with classroom teaching not exceeding 18 hours per week. Less stress, more joy, more learning.
- Cross-Domain interoperability: Integrated interdisciplinary education to tackle complex, practical challenges.
Expanders
- Synergistic approach to learning: Connecting disciplines to foster comprehensive problem-solving.
- Industry immersion: Pragmatic exposure through collaborations and live projects.
- Faculty leadership: Eminent faculty with modern industry expertise and regular up skilling programs.
- Creative didactics: Flipped classrooms, case-based teaching, and value-based learning with Indian roots.
- Industry immersion: Partnered courses, incubators, and projects with global tech leaders.
- Comprehensive learner advancement: Developing critical thinkers, leaders, and ethical problem-solvers.
- Nurturing visionaries for real world: Focus on producing job creators with skills that impact the real world.


Program structure
- Year 1: Foundation in engineering sciences, mathematics, and ethics.
- Year 2: Domain-focused courses with integrated lab work.
- Year 3: Industry internships, electives in emerging technologies, and innovation projects.
- Year 4: Capstone projects, entrepreneurial incubation, and national & global exposure.
BCA and MCA
Courses Offered: BCA and MCA: Specialized programs offering in-depth learning with real-world applications.
Specific courses for BCA and MCA:
- Software for public good: Training learners in developing software applications for public use.
- Industry immersion: Pragmatic exposure through collaborations and live projects with industry leaders.

BCA program objectives
- Provide in-depth domain knowledge to learners.
- Equip learners with problem-solving and programming skills.
- Train learners in developing software applications.
- Offer flexibility for students to excel in their chosen area of interest through the University’s flexible curriculum.
- Make learners proficient in communication and presentation skills.
- Prepare learners to become responsible citizens committed to societal well-being.
Expanders and maximisers
- BCA uniqueness: Learning for purpose—designing and developing reliable and efficient solutions to solve real-world problems.
- Learning philosophy: Teacher-driven, self-study, peer-driven, and practical/hands-on learning (1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 model).
- Program structure: Classroom teaching not exceeding 18 credits per semester to enable deeper learning and skill development.
- Cross-domain interoperability: Integrated interdisciplinary education to solve complex, practical challenges of the real world.

MCA program objectives
- Analyze and develop algorithms and programming capabilities.
- Create reliable and efficient solutions through knowledge discovery.
- Contribute to societal well-being and become responsible citizens with strong ethical foundations.
Expanders
- MCA uniqueness: Learning for purpose—developing knowledge in specialized streams such as Data Science, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity.
- Learning philosophy: Teacher-driven, self-study, peer-driven, and practical/hands-on learning (1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 model).
- Program structure: Classroom teaching not exceeding 20 credits per semester to enable deeper knowledge acquisition and practical skills.
- Cross-somain interoperability: Integrated interdisciplinary education to solve complex, practical challenges of the real world.
Maximizers
- Sound fundamental knowledge: Developing critical thinkers, leaders, and problem-solvers.
- Industry immersion: Pragmatic exposure through collaborations and live projects.
- Holistic development: Emphasis on professional integrity and humanism in the learning process.
- Career development path guidance:Developing a structured 2-3 year career roadmap with mentorship, ability enhancement, and skill development courses.
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.

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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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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.
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