NIAT x Takshashila University - Tamil Nadu Campus

Overview

Takshashila University in Chennai blends tradition with cutting-edge tech education in a dynamic campus. It's designed to develop future tech leaders with hands-on skills.

Location: Chennai-Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu

Important Note: In collaboration with AICTE and UGC approved Universities and Colleges.

Campus Features

Modern Campus

Mix of tradition and tech

Smart Classrooms

Digitally equipped spaces

Industry-Focused

Learning beyond textbooks

Friendly Vibe

Supportive and engaging life

Collaboration for Industry-Ready Education

As per provisions in the UGC and AICTE guidelines

4 Steps to Apply for Admission Counselling from NIAT

Phase-1 NAT is on January 18th 2026

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?

Academic Requirements

Completed 12th grade with Maths, Physics, and Chemistry
Passed out in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025

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

NIAT Upskilling Program Offered At 10+ Universities

The NIAT upskilling program is available at the following partner institutions across India:

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