at Nayanta,
you are the focus

your passions
your aspirations
your dreams

At Nayanta University, we are redefining higher education by blending real world orientation and innovation. Our vibrant campus is nestled in Pune. We are rooted in academic rigour and guided by student centricity. We offer a transformative multidisciplinary learning experience, that prepares every student to lead in a rapidly changing world.

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Nayanta, a new age 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

Co founder, Nayanta
Co. Founder, Infosys & Chairman Axilor Ventures

Dr. Naushad Forbes

Chancellor, Nayanta
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall

Dr. Ranjan Banerjee

Professor and Interim Vice Chancellor,
Nayanta University

Dr. Ashok Misra

Co founder, Nayanta
Former Director, IIT Bombay

Banmali Agrawala

Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.

Bharat Puri

Co founder, Nayanta
Managing Director, Pidilite Industries

Meher Pudumjee

Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Thermax Limited

Farhad Forbes

Co founder, Nayanta
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall

Nadir Godrej

Co founder, Nayanta
Managing Director, Godrej Industries

Muthiah Venkatachalam

Co founder, Nayanta
Non-Executive Director, Wendt India Ltd.

Satish Reddy

Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Dr. Reddy’s Lab

Dr. Pankaj Chandra

Co founder, Nayanta
Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University

Raj Dugar

Co founder, Nayanta
Former Managing Partner (Asia), Eight Roads

Ramesh Mangaleswaran

Co founder, Nayanta
Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co.

building leaders for India

Nayanta strives to realise India’s true leadership potential

need blind, merit based admissions process

Nayanta believes that financial constraints should never limit a student’s access to education. Our need-blind merit based financial aid will support a diverse talented cohort, that will represent the geographic and economic diversity of India.

culture of care & confidence

A learning environment, that encourages curiosity and risk-taking. Our small cohort enables individualised care and attention to every student

career-ready graduates

Rotational sector internships in social, corporate and the government, along with a capstone project, that will help you forge your own career path

vibrant campus life

Our thoughtfully designed Pune campus nestled in nature provides the perfect backdrop for learning and growth

learning that is limitless

Join our flagship 4 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.

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interdisciplinary courses

16 month foundation programme integrates arts, sciences, and technology

25+

specialisation options

Flexible major-minor combinations, allowing interest based course curation

4+1

internships/capstone

4 internships in social, corporate and the government sector and a capstone project

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shape our culture, build a legacy

Experience a vibrant environment where global insights and diverse perspectives fuel innovation.

agents of change

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

pioneers of a new era

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

pathbreakers and trendsetters

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

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explore beyond the classroom

leading industrialists unite to launch Nayanta University, a “New Hope” for higher education

The Hindu Business Line

Nayanta University backed by industrialists to open doors in august

ET Education

a ‘new hope’: Nayanta University opens door in 2025

The Statesman

at Nayanta, you are the focus