Harvard University, renowned for its distinguished faculty and rigorous academic programs, has produced a plethora of influential alumni who have made significant contributions to various fields worldwide. Among these accomplished individuals, Indian alumni stand out for their remarkable achievements and impact on society. Here’s a glimpse into the lives and accomplishments of some notable Indian alumni of Harvard University.
| Name | Ratan Naval Tata |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 28, 1937 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Campion School, Mumbai The Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai Bishop Cotton School, Shimla Riverdale Country School, New York |
| UG | Cornell University College of Architecture |
| PG | Advanced Management Program – Harvard Business School |
| Role/Company | Indian industrialist, Philanthropist and Former Chairman of Tata Sons |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Vibhushan – 2008 Padma Bhushan – 2000 Assam Baibhav – 2021 Order of Australia – 2023 |
| Name | Anand Gopal Mahindra |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1955 |
| Place of Birth | Bombay, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Lawrence School, Lovedale |
| UG | Film Making and Architecture – Harvard University |
| PG | MBA – Harvard Business School |
| Role/Company | Indian Billionaire Businessman Chairman of Mahindra Group |
| Achievements/Awards | Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year India award – 2009 Business Today CEO of the Year – 2014 USISPF Leadership Award – 2020 |
| Name | Rahul Bajaj |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 10, 1938 |
| Place of Birth | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
| UG | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi Government Law College, Mumbai |
| PG | Harvard Business School |
| Role/Company | Indian Billionaire Businessman Chairman Emeritus of the Indian Conglomerate Bajaj Group |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Bhushan – 2001 |
| Name | Kapil Sibal |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1948 |
| Place of Birth | Jalandhar, East Punjab, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | St John’s High School |
| UG | St. Stephen’s College, Delhi Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
| PG | Harvard Law School |
| Role/Company | Indian lawyer Politician Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |
| Achievements/Awards | Named as Living Legend of the Law by the International Bar Association Padma Bhushan in 2006 |
| Name | Palaniappan Chidambaram |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 16, 1945 |
| Place of Birth | Kandanur, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School |
| UG | University of Madras |
| PG | MBA – Harvard University MA – Loyola College |
| Role/Company | Indian Politician and Lawyer who currently serves as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. |
| Achievements/Awards | Padma Vibhushan – 1999 Padma Shri – 1975 |
| Name | Subramanian Swamy |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 15, 1939 |
| Place of Birth | Mylapore, Madras Presidency, British India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | BA – University of Delhi |
| PG | MA – Indian Statistical Institute PhD – Harvard University |
| Role/Company | Indian Politician, Economist and Statistician Professor of Mathematical Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
| Achievements/Awards | Distinguished Alumni Award – Hindu College, University of Delhi – 2012 Tamil Ratna by America Tamil Sangam – 2016 |
| Name | Ashish Nanda |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | NA |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | NA |
| UG | Electrical Engineering – IIT Delhi |
| PG | Post Graduate Diploma in Management – IIM Ahmedabad MA in Economics – Harvard University |
| Role/Company | Business Economist and Professor Former Director of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) |
| Achievements/Awards | IIT Delhi Distinguished Alumni Award The Henry B Arthur Fellowship the Harvard University Centre in Ethics and the Professions Fellowship President of India Gold Medal (twice) IIMA Director’s Gold Medal In 2016, he was conferred the Distinguished Global Thinker Award by IILM. |
| Name | Suhel Seth |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | St. Joseph’s College, Nainital |
| UG | Bachelor of Arts in English & Master’s in International Relations – Jadavpur University. |
| PG | Advanced Management Program – Harvard University |
| Role/Company | Co-founder, Equus Redcell Advertising Co. Ltd Managing Partner, Counselage India |
| Achievements/Awards | Giving Back Foundation (GBF) 2015 |
| Name | Jayant Sinha |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 21, 1963 |
| Place of Birth | Giridih, Bihar, (now in Jharkhand), India |
| Schooling (up to 12th) | St. Michael’s High School, Patna St. Columba’s School, Delhi |
| UG | B.Tech – IIT Delhi |
| PG | MS – University of Pennsylvania MBA – Harvard Business School |
| Role/Company | Member of Indian Parliament Former Minister of State for Finance Former Minister of State for Civil Aviation in the Government of India |
| Achievements/Awards | IIT Delhi’s Distinguished Alumni Award in October 2015 |
These accomplished individuals represent a fraction of the Indian alumni who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. Whether in technology, business, politics, or entertainment, Harvard’s Indian alumni continue to inspire and contribute to shaping the global landscape. Their stories serve as a testament to the university’s commitment to nurturing leaders who make a positive impact on the world.