About AURA

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What’s Broken in Traditional Education?

Outdated Curriculum

Theory-based Classrooms

Exams over real skills

Degrees without direction

Confidence built too late

AURA is built differently

Industry exposure from early years

Practical, project-based learning

Communication and leadership development

Global pathways with flexibility

Mentorship, structure and clarity

Why AURA Exists

While education lags behind industry, AURA bridges the gap preparing students with real skills, confidence, and career readiness.

Many conventional programmes rely on outdated, theory-heavy learning with limited industry exposure and career guidance. This often leaves students with a degree but without the skills required for today’s workplaces.

AURA addresses this gap through industry-aligned curriculum, real projects, internships from the second year, and continuous mentoring so students graduate with proven capability, confidence, and career clarity.

Industry-aligned curriculum shaped by real company inputs.

Hands-on learning through live projects and modern labs.

Internships from the second year for early workplace exposure.

Career-focused guidance with mentoring and placement support.

Startup & entrepreneurship support through incubation and mentorship.

Vision & Mission

Vision

To build a future-ready undergraduate business school that develops confident, capable graduates with strong industry exposure, communication skills, and modern technological fluency.

Mission

To deliver industry-aligned education through hands-on learning, live projects, and internships from the second year, while enabling optional global study pathways through international academic collaborations.

Meet Our Founder

I am Vani Meka, with over 25 years of experience spanning academics, human resource management, psychology, and educational leadership. Throughout my journey, I have worked closely with students and institutions, gaining deep insight into how meaningful learning shapes individuals and prepares them for life beyond classrooms.

I strongly believe that education must extend beyond textbooks. True learning is a blend of structured academics, thoughtful guidance, and real-world exposure—empowering students to grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose. My experience as an HR professional, supported by strong industry connections, enables us to bring seasoned experts into the classroom, ensuring students are equipped with current industry knowledge and practical skills.

With over 15 years of experience in educational operations, I have guided and counselled students to make informed choices—selecting the right courses aligned with their strengths and transitioning into suitable career paths. My international exposure further allows me to mentor students to meet and exceed global standards and expectations.

At the core of my vision is creating a supportive and balanced learning environment—one where academics, technology, sports, and the arts come together harmoniously to nurture confident, capable, and future-ready leaders.

Education Philosophy

AURA’s learning model turns knowledge into capability through project-based, presentation-led training (“no notes, only presentations”). 

Advisors & Mentor

Our advisors and mentors bring real industry perspective into the AURA experience. They help shape learning and guide students with practical insights, career clarity, and professional standards.

Core Team

AURA’s core team brings together experienced leadership across academics, operations, finance, and marketing to run a campus that feels professional, structured, and student-first. They focus on building systems that support industry-integrated learning, consistent delivery, and a smooth student experience from admission to graduation

Academics

Our academics are led by qualified faculty who combine strong subject expertise with real-world perspective. With comprehensive coverage and personalised attention, students learn through structured delivery, practical application, and consistent guidance.

Location Advantage

AURA’s campus is located in Banjara Hills, placing students close to Hyderabad’s business ecosystem while staying accessible for families across the city.

Dr. Adithya Kiran Kolloju was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a Ph.D. in Technology, Innovation and Management from the University of Bergamo. His research focuses on academic mobility, higher education policies, research productivity, and institutional attractiveness, with extensive experience in quantitative analysis, econometric modeling, and large-scale data management. He has worked with national higher education datasets to investigate the impact of researcher mobility on academic performance and policy outcomes.

Alongside his research activities, he has contributed to teaching and academic service through teaching assistance in Corporate Finance and Business Valuation courses, student supervision, thesis guidance, examination support, and academic mentoring. His expertise includes data analytics using Stata, SQL, Excel, Power BI, and statistical modeling, enabling evidence-based insights for higher education and innovation policy research.

Prachi Bayas is a results-driven Soft Skills Trainer with almost two decades of experience in designing and delivering impactful learning programs.

With an MBA in Marketing & HR and certifications including _Train the Trainer and Certified Professional Soft Skills Trainer , Prachi brings both academic and practical insight to her sessions. Over the years, she has trained 1500+ individuals across educational institutions,corporates like Aurumdata,T&AS designtech, Lenskart,TCS, and CSR initiatives including Microsoft’s Skill4All project.

Her prior associations include Avinash Group of Institutions and Sun Educational Institutions(SIITHAM)where she led full-time training mandates on personality development, presentation skills, and campus to corporate sessions.

Her sessions are known for being interactive and outcome-focused, blending role plays, case studies, and blended learning tools to ensure concepts translate into workplace behavior.

I am Pavithra, a dedicated academic with an M.Phil. degree and have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET). I am passionate about teaching and committed to creating an engaging, student-centered learning environment that encourages critical thinking, academic excellence, and lifelong learning.
With a strong interest in mentoring and guiding students, I believe in making learning interactive, practical, and meaningful.

As an Assistant Professor at Aura Global Business School, I look forward to contributing to the institution’s academic excellence through quality teaching, mentorship, and a commitment to nurturing future professionals.

Syeda Shaistha Rana
Asst. Prof. – Department of BBA

Syeda Shaistha Rana is an Academician and Management educator with over five years of teaching experience in higher education. She holds a B.Com degree with specialization in Advertising and an MBA in Finance with Distinction. Her areas of expertise include Marketing, Advertising, Commerce, and Management.

Passionate about student development and experiential learning, she is committed to creating an engaging academic environment that bridges classroom learning with real-world business applications. She believes in nurturing leadership qualities, critical thinking, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students.

With a student-centric approach and a commitment to academic excellence, Ms. Shaistha strives to equip learners with the knowledge, confidence, and professional competencies required to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape and emerge as future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.

I am a management professional with experience in both academia and the corporate sector. Currently, I work as a Business Analyst at Broadridge Financial Solutions, where I engage with business processes, data-driven decision-making, and financial technology solutions.

Alongside my corporate career, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring young minds. I believe in bridging the gap between classroom learning and industry practice by bringing real-world business insights into the learning experience. As a Lecturer in Business Administration, I look forward to helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment.

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