Plaksha University

Plaksha University Plaksha Uni aims to reimagine tech education and nurture tech leaders to solve future challenges We offer four highly interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees.

Welcome to Plaksha, a technology university for the future, set up by a global community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and academicians to reimagine technology education and research. Our vision is to nurture the next generation of fearless leaders who will solve some of the toughest challenges facing our planet. To this end, we empower students with a deep understanding of science and techn

ology, nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and provide them with an research ecosystem. Each degree is unique, cutting-edge, forward-looking, and aligned with the needs of the 21st century. B.Tech majors:
- Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics & Cyber-Physical Systems
- Biological Systems Engineering
- Data Science, Economics and Business

Faculty at Plaksha have Ph.D degrees from leading institutions such as MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, NTU, IITs, IISc, TIFR. The programs are guided by an eminent board including Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee; Shankar Sastry, Former Dean of Engineering of UC Berkeley; Sriram Rajamani, Managing Director of Microsoft Research India; Julia Ross, Dean, Virginia Tech, and BN Jain of IIT Delhi. Dr. Rudra Pratap is the Founding Vice-Chancellor of Plaksha University. He was till recently the Deputy Director of Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Founding Chairperson of the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) and a Professor in the Centre, as well as of Mechanical Engineering at IISc, Bangalore. To know more about the admissions process, students can register/apply at https://apply.plaksha.org.

We have opened our doors to transfer students for BTech programs.Apply now for the August 2026 intake.This pathway is fo...
23/04/2026

We have opened our doors to transfer students for BTech programs.
Apply now for the August 2026 intake.

This pathway is for those currently enrolled at recognized universities with at least 35 completed credits. Students can transfer to Plaksha without restarting their degree and choose from any of the following BTech majors:

* BTech in Biological Systems Engineering
* BTech in Data Science, Economics and Business
* BTech in Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Admitted students will receive structured academic guidance to ensure a smooth transition.

Application deadline: May 15, 2026

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If March at Plaksha could be captured in a single expression, it would reflect energy, passion and an unstoppable spirit...
22/04/2026

If March at Plaksha could be captured in a single expression, it would reflect energy, passion and an unstoppable spirit.

The momentum was evident at the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit, where around 6,000 delegates gathered on campus to explore Punjab’s next phase of growth.

Students brought ideas to life as 25 teams presented at the Entrepreneurial Challenge Cup, while TEDx Plaksha offered perspectives across technology and society.

Beyond campus, alumni reconnected in Bengaluru, strengthening the network and reinforcing the Plaksha community.

From large-scale dialogue to student-led initiatives, March was defined by purposeful action.

Catch the stories in our March newsletter.

17/04/2026

Over 1.5 lakh lives are lost on Indian roads each year due to poor conditions. Yet identifying and fixing these roads still relies on slow, expensive surveys.

At Plaksha University, BTech third-year students Abhijeet Shashwat, Avishkar Rawal, Devyansh Agarwal, Raghav Sarna and Shreyansh Singh are building a different approach to traditional road inspection, turning every moving vehicle into an AI road inspector.

Their solution, SadakVision, is a device that mounts on any vehicle and captures real-time data on road damage, congestion, and violations. Using AI, it detects patterns, maps issues and continuously updates a live view of road conditions, enabling faster and more informed decisions for public infrastructure.

With mentorship from Prof Srikant Srinivasan, Director, Dixon IoT Lab, the project is advancing at the Plaksha Incubation Centre as a B2G (business-to-government) solution.

This is what it looks like when AI begins to shape more responsive infrastructure systems.

Watch it in action.

Global master’s opportunities can begin during your undergraduate journey.At Plaksha, three BTech students have been sel...
16/04/2026

Global master’s opportunities can begin during your undergraduate journey.

At Plaksha, three BTech students have been selected for the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering & Applied Science through the 4+1 master’s pathway.

Tanay Raghunandan Srinivasa and Shivangi Agarwal have received offers for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer and Information Science (MSE CIS), while Yuvna Jain has received an offer for the Master of Science in Bioengineering.

This pathway has been enabled through the academic partnership between Plaksha and Penn Engineering.

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/ycydyn5t

25 startups. AI, deep-tech and IoT. One stage.Students, faculty, research fellows, and teaching fellows from various ins...
01/04/2026

25 startups. AI, deep-tech and IoT. One stage.

Students, faculty, research fellows, and teaching fellows from various institutions pitched their startup ideas at the Entrepreneurial Challenge Cup 2026.

The winner was STAMP — a reputation and verification network for AI agents — which addressed a critical gap as AI systems become more autonomous and trust becomes harder to verify.

Other winners included Thinklude (an accessibility platform for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals), Tuckn'Trust (a trusted childcare services platform), DCompute (GPU infrastructure reducing AI compute costs), Promptly (middleware that cuts AI costs without changing code), Temporal Cognition Engine (an AI system enabling time-based reasoning and decision-making), and Underground (capsule-based logistics for parcel transport).

Additional featured ventures included AI-powered road damage detection, AI-driven personalized career navigation, advanced 2D materials, and a solar-hybrid cooling technology, each offering innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

Hosted by the Plaksha Incubation Centre, in collaboration with the Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship and the Info Edge Centre for Entrepreneurship, the event awarded ₹4 lakh through cash prizes and grants, while also providing access to valuable networks.

Student-led ideas evolved into solutions with real-world applications. This is what happens when learners are given the resources, mentorship, and freedom to build — not after graduation, but during their time on campus.

Interdisciplinary research, creating new knowledge.At Plaksha, PhD scholars pursue research in Biosystems Engineering an...
28/03/2026

Interdisciplinary research, creating new knowledge.

At Plaksha, PhD scholars pursue research in Biosystems Engineering and Human Health, Robotics and Deep Learning, Computer Science and AI/ML, Environment and Clean Energy, Natural Sciences, and Humanities. Guided by faculty trained at leading global institutions, with expertise across AI, computational sciences, biological systems, and sustainable technologies, students work on real-world challenges.

With research support and access to international fellowships, the PhD program empowers scholars to emerge as frontrunners in various disciplines. It also nurtures a community with over 50% women.

Applications for the Monsoon 2026 intake are open.

Apply by April 15 - https://bit.ly/4tdP9TZ

Start with curiosity. Let learning lead the way.The campus edition of the Academic Research Writing Course will be held ...
25/03/2026

Start with curiosity. Let learning lead the way.

The campus edition of the Academic Research Writing Course will be held at Plaksha University.

Open to students from Class 9 to 12, the nine-day program takes participants from formulating a research question to producing a 2,000-word academic manuscript, building critical thinking, writing skills, and analytical depth along the way. The course emphasizes effective communication of ideas across academic, public and digital platforms.

Program dates: June 11 – June 19, 2026

Apply here - https://bit.ly/4uNQ2UW

Eid Mubarak!
20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak!


AI is moving at lightning speed, yet turning models into dependable real-world systems is no easy feat.Join us to learn ...
19/03/2026

AI is moving at lightning speed, yet turning models into dependable real-world systems is no easy feat.

Join us to learn how AI can be applied across settings at the info session ‘From AI Models to AI Products: Building the Next Wave of Intelligent Systems,’ hosted by Plaksha University.

Event details
📅 March 28, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM onwards
📍 Bangalore International Centre, Domlur

Speakers

• Rudra Pratap – Founding Vice Chancellor, Plaksha University | PhD, Cornell University

• M Balakrishnan – Distinguished Visiting Professor, Plaksha University | PhD, IIT Delhi

• Rohith Salim – Visiting Faculty, Plaksha University | Former Founder & CPO, SpotDraft

Key Highlights

• Learn how AI systems are designed, deployed, and scaled in practice
• Understand the challenges of translating models into real-world applications
• Get perspectives from industry and academia on building AI products
• Engage with Bengaluru’s growing AI community

Register now to attend - https://tinyurl.com/34

15/03/2026

Three days | One summit | Conversations shaping the future.

Over three days at Plaksha University, the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 brought together leaders from industry, academia and policy to explore the region’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Sessions covered a wide range of themes including industry, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, academia, public policy and the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping the future of technology and business. The conversations highlighted how collaboration across sectors can strengthen the region’s economic and innovation ecosystem.

Discussions also explored opportunities across sectors such as aerospace and defence, textiles and apparel, tourism and hospitality, healthcare, logistics, renewable energy, agri and food processing, plastics and sports goods, steel and rolling mills, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, IT and IT-enabled services, electronics system design and manufacturing, media and entertainment, and MSMEs, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers and researchers to exchange ideas and build new partnerships.

Here’s a roundup from the Invest Punjab Summit at Plaksha University.

14/03/2026

From research to AI, and from ideas to real-world impact, the conversations continue.

Day 2 of the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 at Plaksha University brought together leaders from academia, industry and policy from across the globe for conversations on the future of research and emerging technologies.

Here is a roundup of Day 2.

14/03/2026

Plakshans add AI magic to the Invest Punjab FastTrack portal to streamline approvals and reduce errors!

“Punjab’s new industrial policy places strong emphasis on technology-led governance. Our partnership with Plaksha University brings AI expertise into public systems, helping make processes faster, more transparent, and more reliable for investors,” said Amit Dhaka, CEO, Invest Punjab, at the Invest Punjab Summit.

Plaksha University has signed an MoU with Invest Punjab to integrate AI capabilities into the FastTrack Punjab Portal, the Government of Punjab’s unified single-window platform for investment approvals and regulatory clearances.

As part of the partnership, Plaksha University is also hosting the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026 from March 13–15, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, investors and innovators to explore investment and technology opportunities in the state.

The FastTrack Punjab Portal, revealed today, is designed to make investment approvals faster and more transparent. Plaksha’s AI and Data Science team will work with Invest Punjab to develop AI-enabled tools for the platform, strengthening Punjab’s public digital infrastructure and improving the experience for businesses seeking approvals.

Designed by Invest Punjab and developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Punjab, the platform continues with NIC as the core technology partner responsible for its development, security and deployment.

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