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Chennai, 14th March 2025 – Nayanta University, a new and visionary educational institution, is set to begin classes in August 2025 at its residential state-of-the-art campus at Bavdhan in Pune. The university is backed by a distinguished group of industrialists including Bharat Puri, Naushad Forbes, Farhad Forbes, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Nadir Godrej, Meher Pudumjee, and Satish Reddy. Nayanta University has been established under the Maharashtra State Private University Act.

(L to R) Dr.Ranjan Banerjee, CEO of Nayanta Education Foundation; Ramesh Mangaleswaran, Founding Member, Nayanta Education Foundation and Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co., ; Dr. D Parthasarthy (Head of Academics, Nayanta Education Foundation)

Admissions for the first cohort of 100 students opened in February 2025. The university’s permanent 100-acre campus in Pune is currently under development. Designed as a fully residential institution, it aims to foster a collaborative and immersive learning environment. Nayanta University offers a unique educational framework that seamlessly integrates the sciences, humanities, and social sciences with practical applications.

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At the Chennai event, Dr. Ranjan Banerjee, CEO of Nayanta Education Foundation, highlighted Nayanta University’s commitment, stating, “Our goal is to create an institution that prioritizes student success, critical thinking, and leadership. By integrating academic excellence with real-world application, Nayanta University will empower students to become changemakers in society.”

Mr. Ramesh Mangaleswaran, Founding Member, Nayanta Education Foundation and Senior Partner Emeritus, McKinsey & Co., added, "At Nayanta, we believe in a need-blind, merit-based admissions process, ensuring that every talented student has access to education regardless of financial background."

“As the name suggests, Nayanta means ‘New Hope,’ and it truly represents a fresh perspective in higher education. Students everywhere must explore this transformative opportunity, as Nayanta is set to redefine learning for the next generation", said Mr. Muthu Venkatachalam, Founding Member, Nayanta Education Foundation and Non-Executive Director, Wendt India Ltd., Murugappa Family

The Chennai launch event brought together prominent figures from the education sector, civil society, and industry, showcasing strong support for Nayanta University’s vision of transformative education.

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