Where ideas grow through research, collaboration and the prowess to build what’s next.
Mahindra University blends academic rigour, research and global exposure, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to solve real-world challenges from day one.

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Our programmes blend academic rigour with cross-collaboration and applied research, helping students grow into thoughtful innovators ready for advanced study, leadership roles and impact across industries.


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School of Design Innovation

School of Digital Media and Communication

School of Hospitality Management

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Innovation is built into our DNA. With a Babson-partnered centre, student-led E-Cell and a full incubation hub, students move from ideas to ventures — often before graduation.










On our campus, students hone their entrepreneurial and creative skills beyond academics. They engage in 75+ clubs, host fests, and collaborate with peers from diverse disciplines.

We foster a research culture where students collaborate on funded projects, publish with faculty, and contribute to innovation across AI, energy, healthcare, and sustainability through advanced labs, consultancy initiatives, and global partnerships.
Across national and international peer-reviewed journals
Driving research work across multiple domains
With partners across organizations and universities

Our graduates chart global paths with purpose, from leading firms to top universities. Their journeys are shaped by academic rigour, industry exposure and a community that backs their ambition.
for advanced studies at premium universities across the world
offering career-defining opportunities across industries
collaborating on exchanges, dual degrees, and joint research initiatives
“Design education today offers creative career opportunities while equipping students with practical skills to solve real-world problems through innovation and technology.” — Dr B K Chakravarthy, Dean, School of Design Innovation, Mahindra University, speaking to South Asian Herald.
As India’s creative economy continues to expand, design education is drawing growing global attention for its industry relevance, interdisciplinary learning, and innovation-led approach. The South Asian Herald feature highlights how institutions across the country are preparing students for careers that demand creativity, critical thinking, and technological fluency.
At Mahindra University’s School of Design Innovation, students gain exposure through live projects, startups, MSMEs, internships, and enterprise collaborations that help them understand design at multiple levels of impact and complexity.
Read more in the story.
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Fostering Global Academic Partnerships at Mahindra University
The Centre for Life Sciences (CLS) at Mahindra University recently hosted Prof. Nir Ohad, Vice Dean of International Affairs, School of Life Sciences, Tel Aviv University, and Dr. Sakshee Singh, India Country Adviser, Tel Aviv University, Israel, for an institutional engagement focused on future academic and research collaborations.
The delegation met with Vice Chancellor Prof. Yajulu Medury and Dean Prof. Rajinder Singh Chauhan to explore opportunities for long-term collaboration across research, student mobility, and academic development.
During the visit, Prof. Ohad interacted with CLS faculty members and PhD scholars, presenting Tel Aviv University’s work across areas including drug discovery, plant sciences, nanotechnology, genome editing, biomedicine, and bioinformatics. The delegation also toured the CLS laboratory facilities and research infrastructure at Mahindra University.
The discussions highlighted shared academic interests and the potential for collaborations in joint PhD supervision, faculty and student exchange programmes, and curriculum development in biotechnology and allied domains.
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Big scientific questions demand more than a single discipline.
The Centre for Life Sciences Research Laboratories at Mahindra University bring together researchers working across biotechnology, genomics, computational biology, healthcare, and translational sciences within one interconnected research environment.
Supported by advanced facilities in molecular biology, cell cultures, plant sciences, biosensors, and AI-driven biomedical research, students, PhD scholars, and faculty members are contributing to work spanning CRISPR editing, RNA therapeutics, precision medicine, vaccine research, infectious diseases, and sustainable biotechnology.
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Mahindra University’s M.Tech. in Biomedical Data Science brings together computation, biology, and real-world healthcare applications through an industry-driven curriculum and advanced research infrastructure.
With access to the NVIDIA DGX A100 Supercomputer and opportunities across IT, biopharma, biomedical, and healthcare sectors, the programme prepares students for a field that continues to grow in global relevance.
Applications are now open.
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“Industry-focused learning” begins with the freedom to explore beyond a single discipline.
Mahindra University has announced admissions for its undergraduate programmes across engineering, management, law, digital media, design, and hospitality for the upcoming academic year.
Built for students looking at the future with intent, curiosity, and ambition.
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Legal frameworks are evolving alongside technology, and the need for professionals who understand both has never been clearer.
The B.Tech LL.B. (Hons.) programme at Mahindra University brings together law and emerging technologies, with exposure to areas like AI, data protection, cybersecurity, fintech, and more. With hands-on learning through internships, moot courts, hackathons, and industry-led experiences, it prepares students for diverse career paths across legal and tech-driven roles.
Admissions are now open. Application link in the story.
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Janani Rangan, Mahindra University, shares her latest research published in the International Journal of Managerial Finance, an ABDC A-ranked journal.
Titled “Macroeconomic uncertainty and firm cash holdings: The role of ownership,” the study examines how firms respond to uncertain economic conditions by adjusting their cash reserves. It further highlights how ownership structures influence these decisions, offering insight into the way financial strategies are shaped during periods of volatility.
The research contributes to a deeper understanding of corporate behaviour in changing economic environments, with relevance for academia, policy discussions, and industry practice.
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We are excited to announce the signing of an MoU between the Centre for Life Sciences,
Mahindra University and Boltzmann Labs, strengthening academia–industry collaboration
in AI-driven drug discovery and other areas of Computational Biology.
Boltzmann Labs is an AI-driven drug discovery company that uses generative AI and
autonomous multi-agent systems to accelerate disease target discovery, drug discovery, and
design and analysis of clinical trials.
This partnership will enable:
* Joint research collaborations in areas of mutual interest
* Co-advertising and supervision of doctoral research projects
* Jointly offered courses for Mahindra University students
* Workshops and certificate programs for students, researchers, faculty, and industry
professionals
* Internship and placement opportunities for students
* Shared access to instrumentation and research facilities
* Joint publications benefiting both institutions
Read more about the collaboration here in the story.
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In his latest interview for BW Education, Dr Shashidhar Nanjundaiah reflects on why media education must move beyond isolated skill-building to developing deeper competencies that combine knowledge, judgement, and adaptability.
As the media landscape grows more complex, the ability to critically engage, interpret, and act becomes essential to staying relevant.
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