NIAT x Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) - Hyderabad

Overview

Chaitanya University in Hyderabad combines academic rigor with practical exposure in a tech-forward campus. It's designed to prepare students for fast-evolving tech careers.

Location: Hyderabad

Campus Features

Chaitanya (Deemed to be University) offers the following facilities and characteristics:

Modern Campus: Built for today's learners
Advanced Labs: Equipped for real-world tech
Skill-Centric: Focus on hands-on experience
Supportive Environment: Friendly and secure campus

Collaboration for Industry-Ready Education

The NIAT upskilling program at Chaitanya University provides industry-ready education as per provisions in the UGC and AICTE guidelines.

Important Dates

Phase-1 NAT (NxtWave Assessment Test) Date: January 18th, 2026

4 Steps to Apply for Admission Counselling from NIAT

Step 1: Submit the NAT Application Form Online

Fill out your details
Pay ₹1200* as registration fee (non-refundable)

Step 2: Take NAT (NxtWave Assessment Test)

NAT is a 90-minute test designed to evaluate your cognitive abilities and potential as a future tech innovator. Here's the breakdown:

Test Format:

Psychometric Test (30 minutes): 25 questions to gauge personality and emotional traits
Aptitude (30 minutes): 18 questions testing analytical and adaptive skills
Mathematics (30 minutes): 17 questions focusing on practical problem-solving

Step 3: Appear For Counselling

Once you qualify for NAT, you'll be invited for a one-on-one counselling session to discuss your goals
Based on your performance in NAT and preferences expressed in the counselling session, you will be suggested a university collaborating with NIAT that best suits your needs

Step 4: Confirm Your Admission

Apply to your preferred university where NIAT upskilling program is offered
The University will process your admission following its established eligibility criteria and admission policies
The admission is solely at the discretion of the university as per UGC and AICTE norms

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the NIAT upskilling program at Chaitanya University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Year of Passing: Passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025
Educational Qualification: Completed 12th grade with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry

Note: 12th pass-outs before 2022 aren't eligible.

NIAT Upskilling Program Offered at 10+ Universities

The NIAT upskilling program is available at multiple universities across India:

University Name	Location
St. Mary's University	Hyderabad
Nadimpalli Satyanarayana Raju Institute of Technology (NSRIT)	Visakhapatnam
St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research (SPIHER)	Bangalore
Scope Global Skills University	Bhopal
Alard University	Pune
Joy University	Tamil Nadu
BEST Innovation University	Andhra Pradesh
Ajeenkya DY Patil University	Pune
Sanjay Ghodawat University	Maharashtra
Yenepoya University	Mangalore
NRI University	Vijayawada
Takshashila University	Chennai-Pondicherry
Vivekananda Global University	Jaipur
Annamacharya University	Andhra Pradesh
B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology	Chennai
Chalapathi Institute of Technology	Guntur
Noida International University	Delhi Noida
Chalapathi Institute of Engineering and Technology	Guntur
S-VYASA University School of Advanced Studies	Bengaluru
AMET University (Academy of Maritime Education & Training)	Tamil Nadu
Aurora Deemed University	Hyderabad