Top Industry leader to establish Private University-Now top industry leaders have come together to start the private university in Maharashtra named Nayanta in Pune. This is a significant move
Among the founders are Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan, Godrej Industries Managing Director Nadir Godrej, and Forbes Marshall co-chairman Naushad Forbes, along with other notable figures.
The first batch will be started in August this year with intake of 100 students.. This was disclosed on Saturday at the launch. The University Nayanta will offer four-year bachelor’s programmes focusing on non-technical disciplines such as literature and public policy, alongside multidisciplinary courses. The admission process open in February 2025, with the founders aiming to create an education model that blends academic knowledge with practical experience.
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Kris Gopalakrishnan and Nadir Godrej. said the focus would be on internship and it will have three compulsory internships in these three sectors will help the students get a clarity on what sector suits them the best,” said Students will complete three mandatory one-month, credit-based internships in industry, NGOs, and government organisations, all arranged by the university. At the end of the course, students will undertake a five-month, credit-based internship in a sector of their choice.
The students will gain experience and this internship will expose them to find solutions to complex problems arising in the industry,” the founders said. They also explained that the availability of long-term internship placements would depend on vacancies in the chosen industry and the preferences of organisations. “The internships will work as providing eight months of reality to the students,” they added.
Top Industry leader to establish Private University
The admission process will be need blind merit based not on entrance process. They further explained the eligibility a topper of IB Board school with 95 percent and another topper in Corporation or government school who secured 75 percent are equal to us. The selection criteria will include not only academic marks but also excellence in extracurricular activities such as performing arts and sports
The aptitude test would be conducted which is just qualifying in nature. The subject includes English and arithmetic skills. This will just be a pass or fail test,” one of the founders explained. Candidates who pass will proceed to an essay round, where they can write in English, Hindi, or Marathi. “After that, there will be an interview round,” they added, noting that more languages would be included in the future.
In regard to financial the founder said it would be a hindrance to the students. “We will ensure that students from no walk of life are deprived of education because of financial crunches,” they said, promising scholarships through industry funding or direct university support.
A world class faculty would be engaged with excellent compensation packages to maintain academic excellence. For this top researchers who can combine theoretical knowledge with practical problem-solving skills, equipping students with insights to address contemporary challenges would be recruited
