Plaksha University

Plaksha University is a private technology university established in 2021 under the Punjab State Private Universities Policy of 2010. It was founded by a collective philanthropy effort of over 100 technology entrepreneurs, business leaders, and academicians from across the world, including leaders from companies like BCG, Info Edge, Fractal Analytics, Nagarro, Bharti Enterprises, and Tech Mahindra.

 

The 50-acre campus is located in the Chandigarh tri-city area (Mohali, Punjab), just 10 minutes from the international airport. Plaksha currently has over 500 students and 40 faculty members, with plans to reach 8,000 students by 2035.

 

Plaksha is built on three guiding pillars: reimagining technology education through an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating technology, social sciences, and design; enabling a research and innovation ecosystem with an entrepreneurial mindset; and addressing grand challenges through thematic research centers focused on clean energy, sustainable agriculture, water security, and equitable health. The university has partnerships with leading global institutions including UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Penn Engineering, Purdue University, and UC San Diego.

 

Plaksha University Top Courses & Fees

Plaksha offers four B.Tech majors built on an interdisciplinary foundation. The first three semesters follow a common Freshmore curriculum before students declare their major.

 

Program Name	Duration	Total / Annual Fees	Eligibility Criteria & Admission Process
B.Tech in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence	4 years	₹8,40,000/yr (tuition); ~₹33.6 Lakh tuition total (Hostel & mess additional)	10+2 with a strong academic record (PCM). Scores from JEE Main, SAT India, or Board exams considered. Holistic admission process including virtual interview.

B.Tech in Data Science, Economics & Business	4 years	₹8,40,000/yr (tuition); ~₹33.6 Lakh tuition total	10+2 with strong academics; open to students from Science or Commerce backgrounds with Mathematics. JEE Main, SAT India, or Board scores considered.
B.Tech in Biological Systems Engineering	4 years	₹8,40,000/yr (tuition); ~₹33.6 Lakh tuition total	10+2 with PCM/PCB (strong Biology background preferred). JEE Main, SAT India, or Board scores considered.
B.Tech in Robotics & Cyber-Physica l Systems	4 years	₹8,40,000/yr (tuition); ~₹33.6 Lakh tuition total	10+2 with PCM (demonstrated interest in robotics and hardware preferred). Admission via JEE Main, SAT India, or Board scores + interview.
MS in Artificial Intelligence	2 years	~₹30.4 Lakh total academic fee	Relevant bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/science. Details available on the university admissions portal.
Ph.D Programs	3 to 5 years	~₹21 Lakh total tuition (95% tuition waiver provided in exchange for Teaching Assistantship)	Master's degree with minimum 55% marks or 4-year Bachelor's degree with 75% marks. GATE, CSIR NET-JRF, or GRE scores accepted.

 

Plaksha Scholarships

Scholarship / Aid Type	Eligibility Criteria	Financial Support Amount & Details
Merit Scholarship	Automatic consideration for all admitted applicants; based on board exam scores (95–100%), JEE percentile (95–100), and extracurricular/co-curricular achievements.	25% to 100% tuition waiver. Students with a JEE percentile of 98.5+ and board scores of 99%+ may receive a full 100% waiver, regardless of family income.
Need-Based Financial Aid	Open to all admitted students who check the financial aid box during application; structured for families with a gross annual household income below ₹50 Lakh.	25% to 100% tuition waiver based on income slabs   Below ₹18 Lakh: Up to 100% waiver   ₹18–28 Lakh: 75% waiver   ₹28–38 Lakh: 50% waiver   ₹38–50 Lakh: 25% waiver
Bharti Scholarship	Awarded annually to exceptional students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.	Full tuition fee waiver plus financial support for hostel and meals.
Axis Bank Scholarship	Deserving candidates pursuing undergraduate programs from diverse socio-economic, gender, and geographical backgrounds.	Tuition and financial support to reduce economic barriers.

College Board India Scholars Program

Students with an SAT score of 1300+ and a family income below ₹8 Lakh per annum.

Full tuition scholarship covering the entire duration of the program.

Plaksha University Placements

 

The Class of 2025 was Plaksha's founding graduating cohort. Of the 65% who opted for industry roles, 100% secured job offers. The remaining 27% pursued higher education, and some started ventures.

 

Highest Package: ₹65 Lakh per annum

 

Average CTC: ₹20 Lakh per annum; median CTC was ₹17 Lakh. Top 25% averaged ₹34 Lakh, and top 10% averaged ₹48 Lakh

 

Placement Rate: 100% for students who opted for industry roles

 

Companies/Recruiters: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, D.E. Shaw, Flipkart, Fractal Analytics, Jefferies, Arcesium, Info Edge, Wayfair, Wayground (formerly Quizizz), Pixxel, Sarvam AI, LAT Aerospace

 

Sector Distribution: Startups (31%), Technology (22%), BFSI (19%), Consulting (14%), Analytics

(8%), Private Equity/VC (6%)

 

Role Distribution: Software Engineering (25%), Data Science/Analytics (16%), Business/Investment Analysis (16%), AI/ML (14%), Strategy/Consulting (14%), Product

Management (6%), Founder's Office (6%)

Plaksha University Admission

Entrance Exams: Plaksha does not require a single compulsory entrance exam. The holistic admissions process considers JEE Main, SAT India, board exam scores, and other achievements. Shortlisted candidates participate in a virtual interview and technical assessment.

 

Application Process:

• Fill online application form on the Plaksha admissions portal
• Appear for virtual interview (personal interview and technical assessment)
• Receive admission decision
• Apply for financial aid if needed (must check yes option during application)
• Receive financial aid decision
• Confirm and pay

Important Dates for 2026 Intake:

1. Applications open November 12, 2025.
2. Round 1 deadline December 20, 2025;
3. Round 2 February 15, 2026
4. Round 3 March 21, 2026
5. Round 4 April 30, 2026
6. Round 5 June 7, 2026.

Reservations: 15% of seats reserved for Punjab domicile candidates; vacant seats open to others. Minimum 5% of total student strength receives full tuition fee concession for economically weaker sections

 

Plaksha University FAQs

1- Where is Plaksha University located?

The 50-acre campus is in Mohali, Punjab, within the Chandigarh tri-city area. It is 10 minutes from Chandigarh International Airport.

 

2- Is Plaksha approved by AICTE?

No. As a private university established under the Punjab Private Universities Policy 2010, Plaksha does not require AICTE approval. It is empowered to award degrees under Section 22 of the UGC Act.

 

3- What is the Freshmore curriculum?

All B.Tech students go through three common semesters (Freshmore) that integrate design, humanities, modern computing, and fundamental sciences before declaring their major at the end of the third semester. This allows students to explore different disciplines before committing.

 

4- Does Plaksha have hostel facilities?