at Nayanta,
you are the focus

  • your passions
  • your aspirations
  • your dreams
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Nayanta University offers depth in cultural and technical literacy through a multidisciplinary education grounded in the real world. Here, your learning journeys are individualised to nurture your talents and potential. Our culture of care will foster the next generation of ethical and responsible leaders.

Nayanta, a new hope in education

Shaped by our illustrious founders who are leading corporate figures, thought leaders, academic pioneers, along with our strategic partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Co-founder, Infosys & Chairman, Axilor Ventures
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Chancellor, Nayanta University
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall
Banmali Agrawala
Banmali Agrawala
Chairperson, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
Bharat Puri
Bharat Puri
Ex-Managing Director, Pidilite Industries
Farhad Forbes
Farhad Forbes
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall
Meher Pudumjee
Meher Pudumjee
Chairperson, Thermax Limited
Muthiah Venkatachalam
Muthiah Venkatachalam
Non-Executive Director, Wendt India Ltd.
Nadir Godrej
Nadir Godrej
Managing Director, Godrej Industries
Raj Dugar
Raj Dugar

Founder & Managing Partner,
Ambit Arcadia Alternatives

Ramesh Mangaleswaran
Ramesh Mangaleswaran

Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co.

Satish Reddy
Satish Reddy
Chairperson, Dr. Reddy’s Lab

learning that is limitless

join our flagship four year residential undergraduate BA (H) and BSc (H) degree programme

immerse in a 16-month foundation programme, explore flexible majors, and experience meaningful faculty mentorship

16-month
foundation
integrating competencies in arts, sciences, and technology
10+
disciplines for majors
allowing customised course curation geared to personal interest
3+1
internships/capstone
3 immersions in the corporate, social, and government sectors, and a five-month internship or capstone project

building leaders for India

Nayanta strives to realise India’s true leadership potential
balance of cultural and technical literacy

preparing students to solve real-world problems with in-depth understanding of interdisciplinarity among arts, cultures, sciences, technologies, and effective human-AI interaction

two-way learning with deep care

faculty at Nayanta enable two-way learning journeys integrating theory and practice with deep care, inside and outside the classroom

personalised career tracks

individualised journey within The Nayanta Compass, a personal development programme. Faculty mentors each student to find a major-minor combination and internship/capstone geared to their interest.

need-aware admissions process

the admissions process affirms diverse abilities and talents, across geographies and socio-economic backgrounds of India.

shape the culture, build a legacy

experience a vibrant environment where global insights and diverse perspectives fuel innovation.
agents of change
agents of change

Seize the opportunity to contribute towards institution building, as Nayanta’s founding cohorts

pioneers of a new era
pioneers of a new era

Co-create and design Nayanta’s academic culture with your faculty and peers

pathbreakers and trendsetters
pathbreakers and trendsetters

Set the stage for student communities, clubs and traditions, beyond the classroom

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eligibility criteria for undergraduate programme

to apply to Nayanta’s undergraduate programme:
to apply to Nayanta’s undergraduate programme:
  • Applicants must be taking their Grade XII (or equivalent) final exams.
  • Applicants who have already completed their Grade XII (or equivalent) are also eligible to apply.
  • Students from all Indian and International boards are welcome to apply.
specific board requirements to join Nayanta’s undergraduate programme:
specific board requirements to join Nayanta’s undergraduate programme:
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Applicants pursuing the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) are eligible to apply.
    Applicants pursuing the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) or the IB Certificate Programme must have completed a minimum of four IB DP subjects, including at least two at Higher Level (HL), to be eligible to apply. They are also requested to email [email protected] with their application number and a brief note on their IB pathway and subject choices, including the factors that guided their decision. Such applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • Cambridge Board: Applicants must have completed a minimum of 3 A-Level subjects.
  • Other International Boards: Applicants must submit an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), along with their official board-issued transcript.