Pune, 27th October 2025: Nayanta University, a new multidisciplinary institution in Pune, has officially commenced its inaugural academic session with the founding undergraduate cohort of 2025–29. The university is now inviting applications for its next cohort — the class of 2026–30 — for its four-year residential BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) programmes in the arts, sciences, and technology.
The first batch represents a vibrant mix of students from across India and abroad, including national-level athletes, young entrepreneurs, musicians, researchers, and travel enthusiasts, reflecting the university’s commitment to diversity and holistic education.
A Campus Built on Collaboration and Care
Nayanta University’s interim campus, designed by renowned architect Christopher Charles Benninger, embodies principles of sustainability and collaboration. The shaded walkways, open courtyards, and communal learning spaces are designed to promote interaction, reflection, and intellectual exchange — mirroring Nayanta’s core values of care, curiosity, confidence, and careers.
Founded by a distinguished group of industrialists, academicians, and thought leaders — including Dr. Naushad Forbes, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Banmali Agrawala, Bharat Puri, Farhad Forbes, Meher Pudumjee, Dr. Ashok Misra, Dr. Pankaj Chandra, Nadir Godrej, Raj Dugar, Ramesh Mangaleswaran, and Satish Reddy — Nayanta University also maintains a strategic partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to bridge academia and industry.
Learning Designed for the Individual
Speaking at the orientation ceremony attended by students, faculty, and families, Dr. Ranjan Banerjee, Interim Vice Chancellor and Professor, emphasized Nayanta’s student-centric ethos:
“We need to know your stories, your lives, and all that makes you special. There are no foolish questions. We have to create an environment where any question can be asked.”
Dr. Naushad Forbes, Chancellor of Nayanta University, added:
“The greatest teaching happens person to person. We will get to know you, and we encourage you to get to know us. You will get an abundance of person-to-person time — from our faculty, leaders, and founders. Please take full advantage of this.”
Global Faculty and Innovative Curriculum
The curriculum at Nayanta is designed to promote critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving, encouraging students to address contemporary challenges at both local and global levels. The faculty includes distinguished scholars who have taught at world-class institutions such as Brown University, Colorado School of Mines, London School of Economics, IIT Bombay, Oxford University, Stanford University, and the University of Washington.
With compact class sizes and a strong emphasis on individual attention, Nayanta University promises a deeply personal and transformative educational experience.
Applications for the undergraduate class of 2026–30 are now open. Interested students can apply through the Nayanta University website.
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