Plaksha University sits on a 50-acre campus in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Mohali, and has operated as an autonomous university since 2021, when it received its UGC notification under the Punjab Private Universities Policy, 2010 (its founding group of entrepreneurs and academics first came together in 2019).
The university runs four B.Tech programs, a Ph.D. program, and postgraduate offerings including a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and the Tech Leaders Fellowship. Faculty are drawn from institutions such as MIT, Cornell, UC Berkeley, Purdue, LSE, Imperial College London, NTU, Cambridge, the IITs, and IISc, and the university has active partnerships and research collaborations, including with IIIT Hyderabad on sustainability research. Recent campus additions include the ARK Foundation Robotics Lab and the Harish and Bina Shah School of AI and Computer Science.
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Plaksha University Highlights 2026
Plaksha University Courses and Fees 2026
Plaksha University offers programs at the UG, PG, and PhD levels of study. The university's four B.Tech programs run four years each, admission to which is based on scores achieved by the applicant in SAT, ACT, or JEE Main, along with an interview. Beyond the undergraduate degree, Plaksha also offers a one-year Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, a Master of Science (Research), the Tech Leaders Fellowship (a one-year postgraduate program for working professionals, previously known as the Technology Leaders Program), a PhD that can run up to six years, and the Young Technology Scholars+ summer program for high schoolers. For the detailed Plaksha University fee structure students can refer to the Plaksha University courses and fees article.
Plaksha University Admission 2026
B.Tech admissions for the 2026 batch closed on 7th June 2026, with enrolled students completing fee payment by 30th July and moving into campus for orientation between 31st July and 4th August 2026. Applications for the 2027 intake haven't opened yet, but pre-registration is already live on the university's website for anyone who wants to be notified when the round dates are announced. Separately, Ph.D. admissions for the Spring 2027 term are open now, with a 15th October 2026 application deadline. A detailed overview on [Plaksha University Admission] is mentioned below:
How to Apply at Plaksha University?
- Step 1: Register on the official Plaksha University website and fill in the application with academic and personal details.
- Step 2: Upload transcripts and supporting documents, then pay the application fee and submit before the round deadline.
- Step 3: Attend the virtual interview if shortlisted, followed by document verification and fee payment to confirm the seat.
Plaksha University Placements
Plaksha University founding BTech Class of 2025 recorded strong placement outcomes, with 100% of eligible graduating students placed or moving into higher education. The following table represents an overview of [Plaksha University Placements]:
| Particulars | Placement Statistics (2025) |
| Highest Package | INR 65 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 20 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 17 LPA |
| Placement Rate | 100% (of students opting for industry roles) |
| Higher Education | 27% of cohort |
| Top Recruiters | Arcesium, BCG, D.E. Shaw, Flipkart, Fractal Analytics, Info Edge, Jefferies, McKinsey & Co, Wayground, Wayfair |
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Plaksha University FAQs
What are the fees at Plaksha University?
The total B.Tech cost for the 2025-29 cohort, including tuition, hostel, meal plan, admission fee, and security deposit, was INR 10,90,000 for Indian/NRI students and INR 12,96,000 for Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO.
What is the ranking of Plaksha University?
Plaksha University has not yet been ranked by major ranking bodies such as NIRF, being a relatively young institution established in 2021. It is, however, recognized by the UGC and known for its industry partnerships and interdisciplinary curriculum.
What is the average package at Plaksha University?
Reported average packages for Plaksha University vary across sources, ranging from roughly INR 16 lakh to INR 20 lakh depending on the cohort and source. The university's official site does not publish this figure directly — for a verified number, refer to Plaksha's own placement report when available.
Where is Plaksha University located in Mohali?
Plaksha University's campus is located at Alpha, Sector 101, IT City Road, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, about 15 km from Chandigarh International Airport.
What is the placement record at Plaksha University?
Plaksha's placement cell, the Office of Corporate Partnerships & Careers, supports students through internship placements, career counselling, and interview preparation. Reported highest packages across sources range from INR 41 lakh to INR 60 lakh, though figures vary by year and haven't been independently confirmed on the official site.
Who are the founders of Plaksha University?
Plaksha University was founded by a collective of over 100 global entrepreneurs, business leaders, and academics who came together in 2019 with the goal of reimagining technology education in India.
When was Plaksha University established?
Plaksha University was established as an autonomous university in 2021 under the Punjab Private Universities Policy, 2010, though its founding group first formed in 2019.
What is the B.Tech fee at Plaksha University?
The B.Tech tuition fee for Indian/NRI students is INR 7,80,000 for the full four-year program, with the total cost including hostel, meals, admission fee, and deposit coming to INR 10,90,000. International students (Foreign Nationals/OCI/PIO) pay a higher tuition of INR 9,36,000, bringing their total to INR 12,96,000.
