Biological Systems Engineering
Integrates life sciences, computing, and engineering to drive solutions in healthcare, biomaterials, and environmental sustainability.
Shaping leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs
Undergraduate Program
At Plaksha, students spend their undergraduate years exploring different disciplines before they specialize in one. They start with a shared foundation (the Freshmore curriculum) across computing, mathematics, design, economics, and the humanities, and choose a major only by the second year. From the first semester, students work on real-world problems in teams and build the technical depth and cross-disciplinary knowledge to develop solutions that benefit organizations and society.
Creating future tech leaders for a better world
BTech Majors
Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
Introduces design of new algorithms, systems, and machines with powerful computational, sensory, cognitive, and inferential abilities to address challenges at the interface of human and artificial intelligence.
Data Science, Economics and Business
Combines theoretical foundations of data science with tools from economics and finance to create data-driven tech solutions for business, policy, and society.
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Integrates AI and computer science with electronics and mechanical engineering to train students to design next-gen robotics and autonomous systems.
From foundation to specialization
Program Journey
The program has been designed to develop academic depth as well as skill sets and mindsets that will stay with students throughout their lives, irrespective of the career paths they choose. In each of their four years, students are required to take a few core classes across disciplines and choose electives in various fields of study.
Year 1
Unlearn, learn, relearn
Students begin the first year by unlearning certain old habits (e.g., rote learning), learning new skills, and mindsets (e.g., interdisciplinary thinking, maker mindset, teamwork), and rekindling their innate qualities (e.g., curiosity, asking “why,” creativity).
Year 2
Choosing a path
In the second year, students continue their process of discovery and play an increasingly active role in charting their journey. They opt for a major of their choice and are guided by a faculty advisor in this important decision. Later in the year, they start to go deeper into the major and also pick a real-world problem area of interest.
Year 3
Building depth
In the third year, students focus on developing deep expertise in an area, which involves not only building knowledge but also developing the right skill sets to create impactful solutions. They connect the dots through an eclectic mix of classes at the intersection of technology, sciences, and liberal arts.
Year 4
Applying knowledge
The final year is an opportunity to combine knowledge, passion, and skills to go deeper into tackling an inspiring problem area. Students work in interdisciplinary teams on a real-world problem at a company, research institution, nonprofit, or their own startup. They are also free to explore advanced electives in areas related or unrelated to the major.
Distinguished global academicians at Plaksha
Eminent Faculty
Abhishek Dureja
Assistant Professor
Applied Econometrics
PhD (Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai)
Alok Ranjan
Assistant Professor
Public Finance
PhD (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
Amit Sheth
Professor
Inclusive Design
MPhil (IIT Bombay)
Amith Shastri
Assistant Professor
Algebraic Geometry
PhD (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research)
Amruta R Behera
Assistant Professor
MEMS
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Anil K Roy
Professor
IoT
PhD (Physics, IIT Delhi)
Ankur Nahar
Assistant Professor
Routing and Switching
PhD (IIT Jodhpur)
Anupam Sobti
Assistant Professor
Embedded Systems
PhD (IIT Delhi)
Arshdeep Sidhu
Assistant Dean, UG Outreach & Admissions
Protein Biochemistry
PhD (University of Twente, The Netherlands)
Brainerd Prince
Director, Center for Thinking, Language and Communication
Religious Studies
PhD (Middlesex University, UK)
Chaitanya Lekshmi Indira
Director, Center for Equitable and Personalized Healthcare
Materials Science
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Deepak Khemani
Professor
Artificial Intelligence
PhD (IIT Bombay)
Deepan Muthirayan
Assistant Professor
Artificial Intelligence
PhD (University of California, Berkeley)
Dhiraj Sinha
Assistant Professor
MEMS
PhD (University of Cambridge)
Divyanshu Jain
Assistant Professor
Organizational Economics
PhD (IIM Ahmedabad)
Jenny Tilsen
Assistant Professor
Transdisciplinary Research
PhD (University of Minnesota)
Malini Balakrishnan
Director, Center for Water Security
Wastewater
PhD (IIT Delhi)
Mayank Ratan Bhardwaj
Assistant Professor
Game Theory
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Monika Sharma
Program Chair, Biological Systems Engineering
Bioinformatics
PhD (IIIT Hyderabad)
Navjot Kaur
Assistant Professor
Fungal Biocontrol Agents
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Pankaj Pansari
Assistant Professor
Machine Learning
PhD (University of Oxford)
Prakarsh Singh
Program Chair, Data Science, Economics and Business
Applied Microeconomics
PhD (London School of Economics)
Prashanth Suresh Kumar
Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
Water Technology
PhD (Delft University of Technology)
Praveen Kumar
Associate Professor
Quantum Materials & Devices
PhD (IIT Delhi)
Raavi Aggarwal
Assistant Professor
Environmental Economics
PhD, Economic Sciences (Technical University, Berlin)
Rajesh Sharma
Associate Dean, Harish and Bina Shah School of AI and Computer Science
Social Computing
PhD (Nanyang Technological University)
Rucha Joshi
Associate Professor
Engineering Education
PhD (Purdue University)
Rudra Pratap
Founding Vice Chancellor
MEMS Technology
PhD (Cornell University)
Saeed Salehi
Professor
Mathematical Logic
PhD (University of Turku)
Samuel Wright
Associate Professor
Philosophy
PhD (University of Chicago)
Sandeep Manjanna
Assistant Professor
Applied Machine Learning
PhD (McGill University)
Sanjeev Khosla
Professor
Epigenetic Inheritance
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Shakti Banerjee
Professor
Immersive Experience Design
PhD (UPES University)
Shashank Tamaskar
Program Chair, Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Robotic Autonomy
PhD (Purdue University)
Shashikant Pawar
Associate Professor
Fluid Dynamics
PhD (IISc Bengaluru)
Shiv Issar
Assistant Professor
Science and Technology Studies
PhD (University of Oregon)
Siddharth
Associate Professor
Affective Computing
PhD (University of California San Diego)
Srikant Srinivasan
Dean of Academics
IoT Systems
PhD (Purdue University)
Sunita Chauhan
Dean of Research
Medical and Surgical Robotics
PhD (Imperial College London)
Suresh Kumar
Director, PhD Program
Bayesian Data Analysis
PhD (University of Delhi)
Swagata Halder
Assistant Professor
DNA Repair
DPhil (University of Oxford)
T V Ramanathan
Professor
Applied Statistics
PhD (University of Pune)
Tapas Pandit
Assistant Professor
Quantum Computing
PhD Computer Science (ISI Kolkata)
Vasudha Chopra
Assistant Professor
Experimental & Behavioral Economics
PhD (University of Tennessee)
Vishal Garg
Director, Indorama Ventures Center for Clean Energy
Energy Efficient and Smart Buildings
PhD (Centre for Energy Studies (IIT Delhi))
Creating a global community
Academic Partnerships*
- Barcelona School of Economics
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Illinois Institute of Technology
- Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
- Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
*Non-exhaustive list
Who can apply
Eligibility Criteria
- Indian citizens and non-resident Indians holding an Indian passport are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be enrolled in, or have completed, Grade 12 of a 10+2 system, or its equivalent, from a recognized national or international board. Adequate proficiency in English is required.
Additional Notes:
- Plaksha University provides full tuition fee concession/freeship to minimum 5% of the total student strength from among candidates belonging to weaker sections of society.
- No seats are reserved for international students.
- 15% of the total seats are reserved for candidates holding Punjab domicile. Vacant seats may be offered to other non-domicile candidates.
- Students with Hunar Sikhiya School Senior Secondary (10+2) certification are eligible for admission to the undergraduate program in the 2027–28 academic session.
Six-step path to Plaksha
Admission Process
- 01Fill an online application form
- 02Appear for a virtual interview
- 03Get an admission decision
- 04Apply for financial aid
- 05Get financial aid decision
- 06Confirm and pay
Note: All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, and no separate application is required. Applicants who have not applied for financial aid may proceed directly to the 'Confirm and pay' stage after an offer of admission.
Ensuring opportunity for every deserving student
Financial Aid and Scholarships*
Financial aid
Available to all students, financial aid is need-based and has no bearing on the admissions selection process.
Merit scholarships
For students who exhibit exceptional achievements in academics, extracurriculars, and co-curricular activities.
66.4%
BTech students on financial aid and scholarships
₹63.18 Cr
Disbursed to BTech students in financial aid and scholarships
*Since inception of Plaksha University in 2021
Career Pathways*
63%
Industry roles
Graduates opted for roles in companies
24%
Higher education and research
Graduates chose higher studies and research
13%
Entrepreneurship and others
Graduates built their ventures and chose other career pathways
*Figures for BTech Class of 2026
Industry Offers*
- Aakash
- Aditya Birla
- Amazon
- August AI
- Bosch
- Boston Consulting Group
- Capital One
- Cliq Capital
- D.E. Shaw
- Decision Tree
- Educational Initiatives
- Eggoz
- Flipkart
- Fractal
- GlobalData
- Growth Natives
- HCL
- Info Edge
- Jefferies
- JM Financial
- LAT Aerospace
- McKinsey & Company
- Mirae Capital
- Nagarro
- Pinnacle
- Rubrik
- Rivigo
- Playground
- Sarvam AI
- Sunteck Realty
- Wadhwani AI
- Whatfix
*Non-exhaustive list
₹8 to ₹47 LPA*
CTC Range
*Figure for the BTech Class of 2026
Attracting the best & brightest minds from across India
Student Testimonials
“Plaksha gave me the freedom to explore emerging technologies and research with technical rigor. Its hands-on environment encouraged me to tackle complex AI and systems challenges, building the confidence to learn, experiment, and go in depth."
"Supportive professors opened doors to meaningful research and global exposure in an evolving field in India. Beyond academics, I grew as a leader as President of Kartavya, the Social Impact Club, and pursued my passion for teaching French by founding my own education initiative, making my experience truly holistic."
“At Plaksha, I have had the opportunity to take on real challenges, learn from mistakes, and grow in an environment that turns every setback into a learning experience. It has instilled in me a mindset I will carry beyond my degree that no matter what, I can always figure it out."
A community for every interest
Vibrant Student Life
Frequently Asked Questions
Are commerce and humanities students eligible to apply at Plaksha?
We welcome applications from students coming from commerce and humanities backgrounds for our major Data Science, Business and Economics, as long as they have studied mathematics up to Class 12.
Will predicted scores (for Class 12) be considered?
Yes. Applicants who are yet to receive their Class 12 results can apply with predicted or Class 11 and pre-board scores. Any offer of admission is subject to meeting the eligibility criteria in the final board results.
Who should apply for the Data Science, Business and Economics major?
Students who enjoy working with numbers and want to apply data, technology, and economic thinking to business and policy decisions. Mathematics in Class 12 is required; physics and chemistry are not.
How many rounds of applications are there? Can I apply in all?
Admissions run in multiple rounds through the year. You can apply in any one round; if you are not admitted, you may reapply in a later round of the same cycle. Applying early gives you the best chance at seats and scholarships.
What qualities does the admissions committee look for?
We look for curiosity, academic strength, a drive to solve real problems, and evidence of initiative inside and outside the classroom. The interview helps us understand how you think, not just what you know.
Is the campus ready?
Yes. Classes, labs, the makerspace, dining, and student residences are fully operational on our campus in Mohali, Punjab, with further buildings being added as the university grows.
Will it be mandatory to stay on campus? Is it a residential program or can I be a day scholar?
The BTech is a fully residential program. Living on campus is part of the learning experience, so all undergraduate students stay in the residence halls.
What is the nature of collaboration with partner institutions?
Partner universities contribute to curriculum design, faculty exchange, joint research, and summer or semester opportunities for students. Specific opportunities vary by partner and are shared with students during the program.
Do students have to choose the BTech major at the time of admission?
No. You indicate an area of interest when applying, but you formally declare your major in the second year after completing the common first-year foundation.
What do you mean by interdisciplinary engineering education?
Every student learns engineering alongside design, mathematics, economics, and the humanities, and works on projects that need all of them. The aim is to graduate engineers who can frame problems as well as solve them.
What type of degree will you offer at the end of the program?
Graduates receive a four-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in their chosen major from Plaksha University.
Is Plaksha recognized by AICTE?
Plaksha University is a state private university established under the Punjab State Legislature and is recognized by the UGC, which empowers it to award degrees. For the latest status of regulatory approvals, please refer to the official admissions office.
Who can apply for financial aid?
All admitted students can apply. Financial aid is need-based and assessed separately from admission, so applying has no effect on your admission decision.
Do I need to apply separately for merit scholarships?
No. Every applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their application and interview.
What documents are needed for a financial aid application?
You will need proof of family income such as ITRs or salary slips, details of assets and liabilities, and any supporting documents that explain your family's financial situation.
Can merit scholarships and financial aid be combined?
Yes. Students eligible for both can receive a combined award, subject to the overall limits of the scholarship policy.
Is financial aid renewed every year?
Financial aid is reviewed annually. Continuing students need to maintain satisfactory academic standing and resubmit financial information if their family circumstances change.
Does Plaksha offer placement support?
Yes. The Office of Corporate Partnerships and Careers works with students from the first year on internships, résumé building, interview preparation, and connections with recruiters.
When do students start doing internships?
Students typically take up their first internship in the summer after the second year, with further industry or research internships in later years.
Is there support for students who want to start a company?
Yes. Entrepreneurship is part of the curriculum, and students get access to mentors, the founder network, and incubation support to build their ventures.
Can graduates pursue higher studies abroad?
Yes. The research experience, faculty mentorship, and partner network help students prepare strong applications to graduate programs worldwide.