Adichunchanagiri University, headquartered at B.G. Nagara on NH-75 in Nagamangala Taluk, Mandya district, Karnataka, was established in 2018 under the Karnataka State Act. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), it is a private university promoted by the Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust, which has a long legacy in education and healthcare. The university also operates its off-campus center, BGS Vijnatham South Campus, located at Nagaruru, Dasanapura in Bangalore North.
The institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across diverse disciplines including medicine, engineering, pharmacy, nursing, management, commerce, law, education, and social sciences. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and skill development, Adichunchanagiri University integrates academic excellence with value-based education inspired by its spiritual and cultural heritage.