Alliance University
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Former name | Alliance Business Academy (1995)[1] Alliance Business School (2005)[2] |
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| Motto | Gyanashya Shaktihi Buddhaiya Prakasham (Sanskrit) |
Motto in English | The Strength of Knowledge is the Light to Wisdom; is a Sanctum of Higher Learning |
| Type | Private University |
| Established | 1995 |
| Affiliations | UGC, IACBE, AACSB, AICTE, BCI, AIU, NAAC, |
| Chancellor | Premanand Shetty[3] |
| Vice-Chancellor | B. Priestly Shan [3] |
| Pro-Chancellor | Abhay G. Chebbi |
Academic staff | 428[4] |
| Students | 10424[4] |
| Undergraduates | 7940[4] |
| Postgraduates | 2128[4] |
| 356[4] | |
| Location | , , , India |
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| Language | English |
| Colors | Maroon, Navy blue, White[5] |
| Website | alliance |
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Alliance University is a top private university[6] in Karnataka, India. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in business, engineering, technology, liberal arts, applied mathematics, commerce, and law under the aegis of its various constituent colleges.[7]
History and governance
[edit]Originally established in 1995 as Alliance Business Academy, the institution later transformed into Alliance Business School in 2005.[8] Through the enactment of the Karnataka State Act No. 34 in 2010, the school attained the status of a university and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.[9] Alliance Business School Pvt. Ltd supports the growth and development of the university.[10]
Campus
[edit]The central campus is located on Chandapura-Anekal Main Road in Bangalore City.[11][12] The campus also includes sporting facilities, an administrative block, central library, learning center, labs, fitness and activity center, multiple food outlets, and halls of residents for its students.
Academics
[edit]The university's constituent schools offer undergraduate, postgraduate, executive, and doctoral degree programs and several professional certificate programs.
Quantum AI School for Advanced Research
[edit]Alliance University Launches India’s 1st Integrated Deep Tech School, Electronic City, Bengaluru[13]
Alliance University has launched India’s 1st Integrated Deep Tech School, the Quantum AI School for Advanced Research, at its campus in Electronic City, Bengaluru.
The School reflects the University’s strategic commitment to shaping the future of computational and engineering sciences, while establishing a distinguished presence in next-generation technology research. Positioned at the convergence of Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Cyber-Physical Systems, it brings together frontier disciplines that are set to define the future of technology and innovation.[14]
With an 8-qubit Quantum Computing Experience Centre, the School seeks to unlock the transformative potential of deep technology across research, innovation, industry applications, and advanced technological development.[15]
Rankings, Accreditations, Accolades
[edit]- April 2026: Earned the distinction of Best Academic-Industry Alliance in the EducationWorld Grand Jury India Higher Education Rankings 2026–27 — ranked 4th in India and 1st in Karnataka and Bengaluru.
- March 2026: QS I-GAUGE Diamond Subject Rating for Management
- February 2026: QS I-GAUGE Diamond Subject Rating for Law & Legal Studies
- January 2026: Times B-School Ranking Survey 2026 — ranked 9th among Top 100 B-Schools, 4th for Placements, 3rd in South India, and 2nd among Private Universities.
- December 2025: Recognised with the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness Award 2025–26 for fostering inclusive well-being through “One Campus, Many Smiles: Celebrating Every Voice in Well-being.
- December 2025: Recognised for the 3rd consecutive year among the Digii100 Summit ’25 Top 100 Institutions for Digital Excellence
- November 2025: QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026, =68 in India, =582 in Asia, and 1501+ globally, with notable recognition in Governance (=1030), Environmental Impact (1251+), and Social Impact (1251+)
- November 2025: QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 — ranked #274 in Southern Asia and placed in the #851–900 band across Asia.
- September 2025: Ranked 20th in Law by NIRF and 71st in Management.
- November 2024: Accredited with A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
- August 2024: Ranked 80th in Law and 71st in Management by NIRF
- Recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India.
- July 2023: Ranked 25th in Law by NIRF and 87th in Management.
- May 2023: Rated DIAMOND by QS I-GAUGE.
- March 2023: Shortlisted for THE Awards Asia 2023 under the category ‘International Strategy of the Year’ for the Global Leaders’ Alliance (GLA) program at Alliance School of Liberal Arts.
- January 2023: Times B-School Rankings 2023- Ranked 30th Best B-School under a Private University, 3rd Best B-School in South India, 13th Best B-School in India (including IIMs and other Government-run Business Schools)
- June 2022: The Economic Times Best Education Brands Award 2022
- June 2020: Ranked 159th among engineering institutions, including IITs and NITs by NIRF
- May 2020: Awarded the QS IGAUGE E-Learning Excellence for Academic Digitisation.
Major Events
[edit]From February 19 to 21, 2026, Alliance University hosted the 5th edition of ALF 2026 and the 4th edition of Alliance ONE, bringing together two of the University’s flagship events in a dynamic confluence of technology, culture, and sports. [16]
The festival featured sixteen major techno-cultural events and thirteen high-octane sports events, each thoughtfully curated by the various schools of the University and aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What began as a three-day fest inspired by one of the key priorities of India’s G20 Presidency in 2023—accelerating progress—has evolved into a vibrant platform for conversations, performances, and experiences spanning art, history, culture, politics, management, media, music, and more.[17]
The 2026 edition featured renowned speakers and performers such as Margaret Alva, Vidya Balan, Shobana, and Gul Panag. Over the years, the festival has also welcomed eminent personalities including Shashi Tharoor, Anil Kumble, Javed Akhtar, Rajdeep Sardesai, Anju Bobby George, Barkha Dutt, and Devdutt Pattanaik, strengthening its reputation as a space where ideas, talent, and public life come together.
Previous editions were held in 2025 under the theme The Asian Century; in 2024 under the banner of AI Confest; and earlier in November 2022 and May 2022 as the Asia Pacific Literary Festival and Alliance Literary Festival, respectively. Across these editions, the festival has featured authors, translators, performers, cultural events, and thought leaders from around the world.
In addition, on January 21, 2023, Alliance University hosted a TEDx event themed Beyond Boundaries.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ "ABA - Alliance Business Academy | Youth4work". youth4work.com.
- ^ Alliance kshec.ac.in Archived 11 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b "University Officers - Alliance University".
- ^ a b c d e "NIRF 2020" (PDF). Alliance University Bangalore.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "alliance at a Glance". Alliance University. Retrieved 10 May 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Alliance University | Top Universities in India". www.alliance.edu.in.
- ^ "Bengaluru: Alliance University – On journey of creating leaders". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Universities - University Grants Commission". www.ugc.gov.in. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Partnership in India". www.theiet.org. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "BLive partners with Alliance University for electric cycles". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Bing Maps". Bing Maps. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ "Best Quantum AI School for Advanced Research | AU QUASAR". quasar.alliance.edu.in. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "QpiAI, Alliance University To Bring India's First Commercial 8-Qubit Quantum System To Campus". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "QpiAI". qpiai.tech. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ University, Alliance. "Alliance Literary Festival 2026: is a flagship intellectual and cultural platform celebrating literature, ideas, storytelling, language, media, art, and contemporary discourse". allianceliteraryfestival.com. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development". sdgs.un.org. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ^ "Alliance University - Tedx". www.alliance.edu.in. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
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