Sanskriti University is a private university located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 2016 under the Uttar Pradesh Private University Act, the university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section2(f) and has the right to confer degrees as per section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The university is spread across a 40-acre green campus on National Highway 19(Mathura-Delhi Highway). Sanskriti University offers diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across schools and institutes spanning engineering , management, law, pharmacy agriculture, medicine(Ayurveda), nursing, education, sciences, and the humanities. The university is a member of the Association of Indian Universities(AIU), and holds approvals from multiple statutory councils including AICTE, BCI, PCI, NCTE, INC, RCI, NCISM, and ICAR
History
Foundation (2016) Sanskriti University was established in 2016 by a group of eminent philanthropists under the Uttar Pradesh Private University Act. The founding vision was to create an institution that would provide holistic, industry-oriented higher education in the Braj region of western Uttar Pradesh — an area historically underserved by quality higher education infrastructure. The university was set up on a 40-acre campus along the Mathura–Delhi National Highway (NH-19) in Chhata, Mathura.
Growth and development Since its establishment, Sanskriti University has grown steadily in terms of academic offerings, student enrolment, and institutional recognition. Within its first few years of operation, the university established 14 schools and institutes across diverse disciplines. It received NAAC accreditation, became a member of the AIU and ACU, and received statutory approvals from multiple councils including AICTE, UGC, BCI, PCI, NCTE, INC, RCI, and NCISM..
The university established an Institution Innovation Council (IIC) under the Ministry of Education's innovation framework. It also set up a Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME, focussing on Robotics, Automation, IoT, and Cloud Computing, serving students from the Mathura–Agra region.
Research and innovation Faculty members have collectively published over 2,700 research papers and filed more than 3,200 patents as of 2026. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry ranked Sanskriti University 6th in India for filing the highest number of patent applications. The university was also ranked among the top 100 universities globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.
Academics
Schools and institutes
Sanskriti University organises its academic programmes across schools and institutes. The following table lists all schools and their principal programmes:
+ # School / Institute Key Programmes Offered 1 School of Engineering & Information Technology B.Tech (CSE, ECE, ME, CE, DS, AI/ML, etc.), BCA, MCA, M.Tech, Ph.D 2 School of Management & Commerce BBA, MBA, B.Com, M.Com, Ph.D 3 School of Pharmacy B.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.Pharm 4 School of Law & Legal Studies BA LLB, B.Com LLB, LLM 5 School of Agriculture B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Agronomy, Horticulture 6 Sanskriti Ayurvedic PG Medical College BAMS, MD (Ayurveda) 7 School of Nursing B.Sc. Nursing, ANM, GNM 8 School of Education B.Ed., M.Ed., D.El.Ed., Ph.D 9 School of Allied & Healthcare Professionals B.MIRT, B.AOTT, BPT, MPT, BMLS 10 School of Basic & Applied Sciences B.Sc. (Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Bio, Biotech, Forensic), M.Sc., Ph.D 11 School of Design B.Des Animation & Visual Effects, B.Des Fashion Design 12 School of Naturopathy & Yogic Science BNYS 13 University Polytechnic Diploma Programs (CSE, ME, Civil, EE) 14 School of Rehabilitation B.Ed. Special Education (ID B.Ed. Special Education (ID | HI), D.Ed. Special Education VI*
Admission & Entrance Examinations
The university conducts its own entrance examination — the Sanskriti University National Aptitude Test (SUNAT) — for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. SUNAT qualifiers are also eligible for merit-based scholarships, including up to 100% tuition fee to meritorious scholarship. For professional programmes, the university additionally accepts scores from national examinations:
Engineering (B.Tech): JEE Main Medical / BAMS: NEET UG Management (MBA): CAT / MAT / XAT / NMAT / CMAT Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB): CLAT / CUET All UG Programmes: CUET (Central University Entrance Test)
Research The university has established an active research culture, with over 2,700 research papers published and more than 3200 patents filed by its faculty. The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) has recognised Sanskriti University as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). The university has a dedicated research repository through ShodhGanga / INFLIBNET Centre.
Accreditation, Recognition & Rankings
Accreditations & Statutory Recognitions Sanskriti University holds the following accreditations and statutory recognitions:
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) – Accredited UGC (University Grants Commission) – Recognised under Sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956 AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) BCI (Bar Council of India) – School of Law PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) – Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) – School of Education INC (Indian Nursing Council) – School of Nursing NCISM (National Commission for Indian System of Medicine) – Ayurvedic Medical College RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) – Special Education ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) – School of Agriculture DSIR (Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research) – SIRO recognition AIU (Association of Indian Universities) – Professional Member ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities) – Member IIC (Institution Innovation Council) – Established under Ministry of Education ISO Certification – Quality Management
Rankings
The following table summarises Sanskriti University's performance across major Indian and international ranking frameworks:
Ranking body / award Category Rank / recognition NIRF (Ministry of Education) Innovation Band 101–150 (2023) Times BSchool 2024 Top Emerging Management Institutes in India 1st Outlook ICARE Ranking 2024 Top Private Universities in Uttar Pradesh 3rd Outlook India 2025 Top Private Universities – Constituent Colleges 35th Business India Magazine 2023–24 AAA+ Rated B-School in Uttar Pradesh AAA+ Careers360 Best B-Schools in Uttar Pradesh AAA+ IIRF Ranking 2024 Top Private Universities in India (Overall) 151st THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026 Global University Rankings Top 100 Globally Ministry of Commerce & Industry Highest Patent Applications Filed in India 6th The Economic Times ET Young Industry Leaders Award 2025 India's Leading Industry-Oriented University The Week – Hansa Research Survey 2025 Engineering Colleges 165th IIC (MoE Innovation Cell) Institution Innovation Council Established
Campus and infrastructure
Location and setting
The main campus of Sanskriti University is situated at 28 K.M. Stone, Mathura–Delhi Highway, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh – 281 401. The campus is approximately 150 km from Delhi NCR, 10 km from Vrindavan, making it easily accessible from the national capital region.
Campus facilities
The 40-acre green campus includes the following facilities:
Academic Blocks with state-of-the-art classrooms, smart lecture halls, and seminar rooms Central Library with a wide collection of textbooks, journals, reference books, and digital databases Advanced Science, Engineering & Medical Laboratories Centre of Excellence in Robotics, Automation, IoT & Cloud Computing (in collaboration with MSME) Sanskriti Ayurvedic PG Medical College & Hospital — a dedicated teaching hospital Hostels with capacity for 2,000+ students (separate for boys and girls) Sports Complex including outdoor and indoor sports facilities Wi-Fi enabled campus with high-speed internet connectivity Auditorium and Cultural Activity Centre Cafeteria / Canteen Student Resource & Career Development Centre
Collaborations and memoranda of understanding Sanskriti University has established collaborations with international institutions, government organisations, and corporate partners for academic exchange, research, training, and skill development.
International collaborations Institution Nature of collaboration University of Cambridge Faculty exchange, student exchange, and research collaboration HELP University, Malaysia Academic and research collaboration University of Fredericton, Canada Student and faculty exchange EC Council University, United States Cybersecurity education Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Argentina Academic collaboration Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia Research and academic exchange Euclid University (Pôle Universitaire Euclide) Joint Programmes and Student Exchanges
National and government collaborations(MoUs)
Institution Focus area ICAR – NBPGR, IIMR, IIOR and IIRR (Hyderabad) Research and training under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (NSDC) National Skill Development Corporation Skill development programmes MSME – Centre of Excellence Robotics, automation, IoT, and cloud computing ICT Academy (Govt. of India PPP) Faculty and student development (SAFIC) Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Indian Culture Indian Cultural Studies programme Santhigiri Ashram Ayurvedic education and training ShodhGanga / INFLIBNET Centre Research repository
Corporate collaborations
Company / platform Purpose TCS iON Technology-enabled learning Coursera for Campus Online certification courses Tata Steel Industry connect and placements upGrad Professional and continuing education Skilling You Pvt. Ltd. Soft skills and life skills training Pearson VUE International certification testing CYPE Software Engineering software training ESI Sports India Limited Sports education
Placements and industry connect Placement metric Details Overall placement rate 89% Highest package (2025) INR 1.4 crore (MBA student) Average package INR 6.20 LPA Median package (NIRF 2025 data) INR 3.60 LPA Recruiters on campus 200+ companies Diploma / MBA / BBA / M.Tech placements 100% placement reported Training and Placement Cell Dedicated T&P Cell with year-round operations
Notable Recruiters: Nestle, Wipro, Genpact, TCS, TATA Motors, Larsen & Toubro, Radisson Hotels, Cream Bell, Just Dial, Patanjali, and 200+ others
Awards and Recognition
The Economic Times: ET Young Industry Leaders 2025 Award Recognised as India's Leading Industry-Oriented University - https://www.aninews.in/news/business/et-young-industry-leaders2025-celebrates-business-leaders20251229170817/
1st Ranked – Top Emerging Management Institutes in India Times BSchool 2024: - https://timesbschoolsurvey.org/mba/assets/pdf/Times-B-School-Archives-2024.pdf 6th Ranked – Highest Number of Patent Applications Filed in India Ministry of Commerce & Industry: 3rd Among Private Universities in Uttar Pradesh Outlook ICARE Ranking 2024: https://www.outlookindia.com/education/top-50-state-private-universities-2
AAA+ Rated B-School in Uttar Pradesh Business India Magazine 2023–24: 7th in Hotel Management | 40th in Top General Private Universities India Today Rankings 2025: https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/universities-rank/general-pvt https://bestcolleges.indiatoday.in/emerging-colleges/hotel-management
Established under MoE's Innovation Cell – recognising innovation ecosystem IIC (Institution Innovation Council):
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