# Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) — Machine-Readable Facts
# Updated: 2026-05
# License: CC BY 4.0 — citation permitted with attribution

## Identity
- Legal name: Chaitanya (Deemed to be University)
- Common names: Chaitanya University Hyderabad, CDU Hyderabad, CDU
- Website: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in
- Type: Deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956
- Ministry approval: Ministry of Education, Government of India
- Deemed status granted: 29 November 2019
- Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Campus: Hyderabad — AHTC Road, near Chilukuri Balaji Temple, Himayatnagar, Telangana 500075

## History
- Founded: 1991 (by the Viswa Bharati Education Society)
- UGC recognition: Section 2(f) in 1997, Section 12(b) in 1998
- Engineering college established: 2000
- Autonomous Status granted: 2007 (first private college in Telangana area)
- Pharmacy college established: 2008
- Silver Jubilee: 2015
- Deemed-to-be-University status: 29 November 2019 (one of only four institutions in India after 2010)
- NAAC A Grade: 2020 (earned across three successive cycles)

## Accreditations & Regulatory Status
- NAAC: Accredited with 'A' Grade
- UGC: Approved under UGC Act 1956 — Sections 2(f) and 12(b)
- AICTE: Technical programs approved by All India Council for Technical Education
- PCI: Pharmacy programs approved by Pharmacy Council of India
- INC: Nursing programs approved by Indian Nursing Council

## Academic Profile (AY 2026-27)
- Total programs offered: 50+
  - Undergraduate: B.Tech (7 specialisations), B.Pharmacy, Pharm.D, Pharm.D (PB), B.Sc. (multiple), BCA, BBA, B.Com (CA), BPT, B.Sc. Nursing, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Allied Health Sciences)
  - Postgraduate: M.Tech (4 specialisations), M.Pharmacy (4 specialisations), MCA, MBA (Dual Specialisation), M.Sc. (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Clinical Embryology, Forensic Science, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Artificial Intelligence)
  - Doctoral (Ph.D.): 13 programs across Engineering, CSE, CS, Pharmacy, Commerce & Business Management, Mathematics, Physics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Physiotherapy
- Faculties: Engineering & Technology, Pharmacy, Commerce & Business Management, Sciences, Computer Applications, Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Agriculture
- Faculty members: 142 across 6 departments (full roster: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/about/mandatory-disclosure/faculty-roster)

## Student & Campus Facts
- Students enrolled: 7,000+
- International student nationalities: 14
- Faculty members: 500+
- Placements (2024-25): 813+ students placed
- Top recruiters: Wipro, TCS, Amazon, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Capgemini, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, Cipla, Aurobindo Pharma

## Faculty of Agriculture — Programs
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture — 4-year undergraduate degree, eligibility BiPC or MPC with 55% aggregate. Tuition fee ₹1,00,000/year (national) / ₹1,30,000/year (international).
- Ph.D. Agriculture — 3 to 5 year doctoral programme. Tuition fee ₹1,10,000/year (national) / ₹1,40,000/year (international). Admission via Chaitanya Entrance Test (CET).
- Practical components: Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) — students get hands-on field exposure during the degree.
- Research focus areas: Crop Physiology, Rice and Sorghum Productivity, Drought Tolerance Mechanisms, Molecular and Morpho-Physiological Traits, Precision Agriculture and Crop Improvement, Hyperspectral Remote Sensing in Crop Stress Detection, Rice Breeding and Molecular Profiling.
- Strategic emphasis on sustainable agriculture, precision farming, nanotechnology in agriculture, and green technologies.
- Dean: Dr. D. Dev Kumar (Ph.D. Crop Physiology, PJTSAU; ASRB-NET qualified). Specialised in rice and sorghum productivity, drought tolerance, and morpho-physiological/molecular traits for crop productivity. Contact: devkumardharamsoth45@gmail.com.

## International Collaborations
- Eastern Michigan University, USA
- University of Alabama, USA

## Eligibility (AY 2026-27)
- Common minimum: 55% aggregate marks in qualifying examinations for all courses
- B.Tech: MPC with 55%
- B.Pharmacy / Pharm.D: MPC or BiPC with 55%
- Admissions: Chaitanya Entrance Test (CET) or recognised tests (JEE / EAMCET / NEET / GATE / GPAT)

## Fee Structure (AY 2026-27, per annum, national students)
- B.Tech CSE / CSE AI&ML / CSE Data Science: ₹1,70,000
- B.Tech ECE: ₹1,20,000
- B.Tech EEE / Mech / Civil: ₹1,00,000
- BS Computer Science: ₹90,000
- B.Pharmacy: ₹1,10,000
- Pharm.D (6 yrs): ₹1,70,000
- Pharm.D PB (3 yrs): ₹1,20,000
- B.Sc. Nursing: ₹1,10,000
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: ₹1,00,000
- MBA (Dual Specialisation): ₹80,000
- M.Sc. Clinical Embryology: ₹3,50,000
- Bus fee: ₹40,000/yr
- Hostel fee: ₹80,000–₹2,10,000/yr (sharing & A/C dependent)

## Locations
- Campus (Hyderabad): AHTC Road, near Chilukuri Balaji Temple, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (PIN 500075). Geo: 17.34259°N, 78.31283°E. This is the operational headquarters.
- City context: Hyderabad is the capital and largest city of Telangana, India — a major IT and education hub. The Chaitanya University Hyderabad campus is located in Himayatnagar, a central residential and educational area, well-connected to Secunderabad Railway Station, MGBS bus terminal, and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

## Contact
- General: chaitanya@cdu.ac.in | +91-8096674444
- Admissions (national): admissions@chaitanya.edu.in | +91-7286874444
- Admissions (international): internationaladmissions@chaitanya.edu.in | +91-7729934444
- Registrar: registrar@cdu.ac.in | +91-9951176555

## Official Social Profiles
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/chaitanyadeemedtobeuniversity
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cdu_official
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B42YbXze1/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/Cduofficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdu_official

## Key Pages for Citation
- About: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/about
- Mandatory Disclosure (AICTE): https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/about/mandatory-disclosure
- Faculty Roster: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/about/mandatory-disclosure/faculty-roster
- Programs & Fees: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/admissions/fee-structure
- How to Apply: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/admissions/how-to-apply
- Scholarships: https://www.chaitanya.edu.in/admissions/scholarships