Chanakya University: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

About Chanakya University

Chanakya University (CU), established in November 2022, is a global, multidisciplinary, research-focused private university located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Founded by Founder Chancellor Prof. M.K. Sridhar and led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Yashavantha Dongre, the university is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE and BCI. Aligned with the vision of NEP 2020, CU is committed to building India’s next knowledge movement — integrating jñāna (knowledge), ichhā (will), and kriyā (action) across disciplines.

CU has 6 schools: Humanities, Management, Engineering, Law, Mathematics, and Biosciences. 50+ courses. 2,300+ students from 28 states. B.Tech fee: Rs. 8.05L–13.6L total. B.A. Hons: Rs. 3.85L. MBA: Rs. 8L+ (concessions for CAT/XAT). Highest package 2026: Rs. 13 LPA. Minimum package (super seniors): Rs. 6 LPA. International collaborations: University of Florida, University of Texas at Arlington (virtual internships, exchange, global projects). MoU with NIAS Bengaluru. Hostels: Rs. 1.25L–1.50L/yr.

Detail	Information
Established	November 2022 \| Private University
Recognised By	UGC \| AICTE \| BCI \| NAAC
Schools / Courses	6 schools \| 50+ courses \| 2,300+ students \| 28 states
Highest Package 2026	Rs. 13 LPA
Hostel	Boys + girls \| Rs. 1.25L – 1.50L/year
International Tie-ups	University of Florida \| University of Texas Arlington \| NIAS MoU

Unique focus: India’s first university offering Chanakya Fellowship in Social Sciences (CFSS) — 1-year PG diploma (Rs. 5.55L). Interdisciplinary approach from day one. Faculty from across the world. Sports: cricket ground, basketball, tennis, volleyball. Admission cycle: 3 phases (Oct–Jan, Feb–Apr, May–Jul).

Courses and Fees 2026

Programme	Fee
B.Tech (4 Yrs, total)	Rs. 8.05 L – 13.6 L
B.A. / BBA / B.Com (Hons)	Rs. 3.85 L – 6.05 L
MBA (2 Yrs)	Concession for CAT/XAT top scores \| Contact university
Chanakya Fellowship (CFSS)	Rs. 5.55 L (1 yr PG Diploma)
Admission	CUPP (own exam) + Personal Interview \| KCET \| JEE \| CAT/XAT/MAT

Merit scholarships: UG Rs. 25,000–50,000 (academic scores). PG MBA: up to Rs. 90,000 concession (based on CAT/XAT/GMAT percentile). B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM mandatory. All UG: min 50% in 10+2. Applications: 3-phase annual cycle.

Placements

Metric	Value
Highest Package 2026	Rs. 13 LPA
Min Package (super seniors)	Rs. 6 LPA
Eligibility	After 4th semester
Top Recruiters	Wipro, TCS, Accenture, HDFC Bank, Tata Consumer Products, KPMG, ORF, NIAS, GRAM

Note: University est. Nov 2022 — early batches placing. Placement data reflects initial cohorts. Track record growing rapidly. Unique: non-engineering roles through ORF, NIAS, GRAM for humanities and social science graduates.

Admissions 2026

Programme	Admission Criteria
B.Tech	10+2 PCM + CUPP / KCET / JEE Main scores
B.A. / BBA / BCA	10+2 50% + CUPP + Personal Interview
MBA / MA / M.Sc	Graduation 50% + CAT/XAT/GMAT/MAT + CUPP

Recognition

Body	Status
UGC / AICTE / BCI	Recognised / Approved / Approved (Law)
NAAC	Accredited \| NEP 2020 aligned
Intl Collaborations	University of Florida \| UT Arlington \| NIAS Bengaluru

Campus Facilities

Facility	Description
Hostels	Boys + girls \| Rs. 1.25-1.50L/yr \| all amenities
Sports	Cricket ground, basketball court, tennis court, volleyball court
Others	Labs, library, auditorium, cafeteria, digital resources

Scholarships

Scholarship	Details
UG Merit Scholarship	Rs. 25,000 – 50,000 based on academic scores
MBA Concession	Up to Rs. 90,000 based on CAT/XAT/GMAT percentile
Government Schemes	SC/ST/OBC Karnataka and central schemes applicable

Faculty

Aspect	Details
Chancellor	Prof. M.K. Sridhar (Founder Chancellor)
Faculty	Scholarly academicians + educationists from across the world

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