NEU Beta Chi Theta

In the spring of 1999, eight young men had a vision to create a Social Fraternity in California steeped in South Asian culture. The inspiration for Beta Chi Theta was the embodiment of the bond of Brotherhood those eight shared with one another. Months of diligent, dedicated, and passionate efforts laid the groundwork for Beta Chi Theta, most notably the six pillars upon which this grand fraternit

y proudly stands. Built upon the keystone of Brotherhood, the other five pillars of this fraternity are Tradition, Service to Humanity, South Asian Awareness, Academic Excellence, and a unified Nationwide Network. On June 2nd, 1999, the University of California Los Angeles recognized Beta Chi Theta as an official fraternity and granted it membership into its Interfraternity Council. While the inception of the fraternity began months prior to June 2nd, 1999, that date was chosen as the official Founding Date to commemorate the establishment of Beta Chi Theta, becoming the first and only South Asian Fraternity to be a part of the Interfraternity Council. The eight National Founding Fathers are:

Abu Abraham
Hashu Datwani
Samir Khandhar
Ankur Kumar
Ashish Nagdev
Ankur Parikh
Roshan Patel
Ali Zhumkhawala



In the fall of 2011, almost 13 years later, six young men had the intention of bringing these principles to Northeastern University. On December 3rd, 2011, they became the Alpha Alpha Colony of Beta Chi Theta, the first in the state of Massachusetts. On July 19th, 2014 Alpha Alpha was awarded Chapter status, and became the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Beta Chi Theta.