More than 100 tech entrepreneurs, business leaders, and academicians across six countries have come together to shape Plaksha’s mission. Their collective experience and vision form the foundation of the university’s three guiding pillars - defining what we do and how we do it. What we do and how we do it is represented by three pillars - based on the shared inspiration of academic leaders and the founding group.
Interdisciplinary curriculum integrating technology, social sciences and design. Hands-on pedagogy and focus on self-development
Entrepreneurial mindset in faculty and students, innovation culture and enabling ecosystem, mentorship and networks
Thematic research centers with industry, government and academia collaboration; shared core lab infrastructure
Plaksha University was established in 2021 under the Punjab State Private Universities Policy of 2010. It has over 500 students and 40 faculty members, including academic experts and industry professionals. The 50-acre campus is located in the Chandigarh tri-city, 10 minutes from the international airport.
Plaksha’s founders are accomplished business leaders and technology entrepreneurs from India and global hubs including Hong Kong, London, New York, Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Tokyo. United by a shared commitment to nation-building through education, they have contributed generously through philanthropy and play an active role in shaping the university. Their engagement extends beyond financial support - mentoring students, guiding strategic initiatives, and helping build a vibrant community of innovators and changemakers.
Plaksha’s Academic Advisory Board was formed in 2017, bringing together radical thinkers and academic leaders from across the world. Today, it comprises 20 eminent scholars and institutional leaders who have been at the forefront of transforming higher education globally. Their insights have been instrumental in shaping Plaksha’s academic vision, curriculum design, and institutional direction.
Plaksha has partnerships with leading academic institutions around the world that share its vision to reimagine engineering education and research. These collaborations span curriculum design, faculty and student exchange, joint research, and academic delivery - ensuring our programs are globally benchmarked and locally relevant.
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