They will jointly contribute at least Rs 10 crore to the university based in Sonipat, Haryana, according to people aware of the plan.

About Rs 125 crore has already been raised and in the next four years, the group plans to boost this to a total Rs 500 crore.

Some entrepreneur backers of Ashoka Univ say recruit-worthy talent needs a rounded quality education, something, they say, is not on offer ...