at Nayanta,
you are the focus

  • your passions
  • your aspirations
  • your dreams
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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.

academic
excellence
a diverse
community

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
Kris Gopalakrishnan
Co founder, Nayanta
Co. Founder, Infosys & Chairman Axilor Ventures
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Dr. Naushad Forbes
Chancellor, Nayanta
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall
Dr. Ranjan Banerjee
Dr. Ranjan Banerjee
Professor and Interim Vice Chancellor,
Nayanta University
Dr. Ashok Misra
Dr. Ashok Misra
Co founder, Nayanta
Former Director, IIT Bombay
Banmali Agrawala
Banmali Agrawala
Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Tata Advanced Systems Ltd.
Bharat Puri
Bharat Puri
Co founder, Nayanta
Managing Director, Pidilite Industries
Meher Pudumjee
Meher Pudumjee
Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Thermax Limited
Farhad Forbes
Farhad Forbes
Co founder, Nayanta
Co-Chairperson, Forbes Marshall
Nadir Godrej
Nadir Godrej
Co founder, Nayanta
Managing Director, Godrej Industries
Muthiah Venkatachalam
Muthiah Venkatachalam
Co founder, Nayanta
Non-Executive Director, Wendt India Ltd.
Satish Reddy
Satish Reddy
Co founder, Nayanta
Chairperson, Dr. Reddy’s Lab
Dr. Pankaj Chandra
Dr. Pankaj Chandra
Co founder, Nayanta
Vice Chancellor, Ahmedabad University
Raj Dugar
Raj Dugar
Co founder, Nayanta
Former Managing Partner (Asia), Eight Roads
Ramesh Mangaleswaran
Ramesh Mangaleswaran
Co founder, Nayanta
Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co.

building leaders for India

Nayanta strives to realise India’s true leadership potential
building leaders for India
need blind scholarships

Nayanta believes that financial constraints should never limit a student’s access to education. Our need-blind merit based scholarships 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.

15+
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

shape our 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 contribute, towards institution building, as Nayanta’s founding class

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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criteria to apply for undergraduate programme

to apply to Nayanta’s undergraduate programme, you should:
to apply to Nayanta’s undergraduate programme:
  • Applicants must be taking their Grade XII (or equivalent) final exams in 2025 and must receive their final scores by August 2025.
  • 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. We are not currently accepting applications from students in the IB Course (Certificate) or IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP).
  • 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.