Summary
Plaksha University is a not-for-profit private research university located in Mohali, Punjab, India.[2] It was founded by businessmen and technology entrepreneurs. 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]
ਪਲਕਸ਼ਾ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ | |
 Logo of the university | |
| Type | Non-profit private research |
|---|---|
| Established | 2019 |
| Chancellor | Shankar Sastry |
| Vice-Chancellor | Rudra Pratap |
| Address | Alpha, Sector 101A, IT City Rd , , , 30°37′55″N 76°43′12″E / 30.632°N 76.72°E |
| Campus | Urban, 50 acres (20 ha) |
| Language | English |
| Colors | Green Blue White |
| Nickname | Plakshans |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | plaksha |
History edit
It was founded in 2019 by a group of industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The university is named after the Plaksha tree. The university's logo also features the tree.[citation needed]
Academics edit
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 edit
In addition to academic programs, Plaksha University has established several research centers focused on technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sustainable energy.[citation needed]
Campus edit
The 50-acre campus is being built in Sector 101 A near the Chandigarh International Airport.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Plaksha University". Plananyc.
- ^ Chaudhary, Vikram (29 April 2019). "Plaksha University: A new school of thought". Financial Express.
- ^ "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. - ^ "Undergraduate Program". Plaksha University.
- "Francis Ligler Joins Academic Advisory Board for Plashka University in Chandigarh India". Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering. - ^ Bhargava, Anjuli (20 March 2021). "Plaksha University aims to challenge IITs, reimagines engineering education". Business Standard India. Retrieved 1 July 2021.