Plaksha University
ਪਲਕਸ਼ਾ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ
Logo of the university
TypeNon-profit private research
Established2019 (2019)
ChancellorShankar Sastry
Vice-ChancellorRudra Pratap
Address
Alpha, Sector 101A, IT City Rd
,
Mohali
,
Punjab
,
India[1]

30°37′55″N 76°43′12″E / 30.632°N 76.72°E / 30.632; 76.72
CampusUrban, 50 acres (20 ha)
LanguageEnglish
Colors    Green Blue White
NicknamePlakshans
AffiliationsUGC
Websiteplaksha.edu.in

Plaksha University is a not-for-profit private research university located in Mohali, Punjab, India.[2] It was founded by businessmen and technology entrepreneurs with a mission to create a new model of higher education that combines academic excellence with industrial relevance. It is a corporate-funded technical university, which is being established under the Punjab State Private Universities Policy of 2010. It has received a Letter of Intent from the Government of Punjab.[3]

History

It was founded in 2019 by a group of industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The university is named after the Plaksha tree, which is considered sacred in Indian mythology and symbolizes knowledge and growth. The university's logo also features the tree, with its branches reaching outwards to represent its commitment to expanding knowledge and creating a positive impact.

Academics

Plaksha University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, computer science, data science, and entrepreneurship.

The university began its Undergraduate program in September 2021. [4]

Research

In addition to academic programs, Plaksha University has established several research centers focused on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy. These centers bring together leading researchers and industry experts to collaborate on projects that address some of the most pressing challenges facing society today.

Campus

The 50-acre campus is being built in Sector 101 A near the Chandigarh International Airport.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Plaksha University". Plananyc.
  2. ↑ Chaudhary, Vikram (29 April 2019). "Plaksha University: A new school of thought". Financial Express.
  3. ↑ "MOHALI TO EMERGE AS EDUCATION HUB AS GOVERNMENT ISSUES LETTER OF INTENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF PLAKSHA UNIVERSITY". Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India ਸੂਚਨਾ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ,ਭਾਰਤ.
    - "Punjab CM Inaugurates Plaksha University to Pioneer Transformation of Technology Education in India". Outlook India.
    - "Amarinder Singh lays stone of Plaksha university in Mohali". The Times of India.
    - Singh, Garima. "Business leaders join hands to set up engineering university in Mohali". Businessline.
    - "Punjab govt issues letter of intent to Plaksha University in Mohali". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Undergraduate Program". Plaksha University.
    - "Francis Ligler Joins Academic Advisory Board for Plashka University in Chandigarh India". Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering.
  5. ↑ Bhargava, Anjuli (20 March 2021). "Plaksha University aims to challenge IITs, reimagines engineering education". Business Standard India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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