NIIT University

NIIT University (Or NU) is a private university founded in 2009.[1] It is located in Neemrana Rajasthan in India. It was founded by Mr. Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman of NIIT Ltd and NIIT Technologies Ltd.

NIIT University
MottoAnadi Anant
TypePrivate
Established2009
FounderRajendra Singh Pawar
ChancellorKrishnaswamy Kasturirangan
Undergraduates900
Location
Neemrana, Rajasthan, India
AffiliationsGovernment of Rajasthan, UGC
Websiteniituniversity.in

The University was established by an Ordinance of the Government of Rajasthan on 13 October 2009 and subsequently on 4 April 2010 vide Rajasthan Gazette Notification No. F.(11) Vidhi/2/2010, THE NIIT UNIVERSITY, NEEMRANA (ALWAR) ACT, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010).[2][3][4]

History
List of Chancellors and Vice Chancellors

Chancellors

Vice Chancellors

  • 2009–2012 Rajeev Shorey
  • 2012–2016 Rajendra Pandey
  • 2016–2020 Vajja Sambasiva Rao [6]
  • 2020- Prabhu Aggarwal

NIIT University was founded by Rajendra Singh Pawar in 2009. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, Biotechnology and Management. NIIT University partnered with ICICI Bank and launched MBA in Finance and Banking.[7] In 2015, the university started MBA in [Business Analytics] jointly with WNS.[8] NIIT University announced a partnership with PwC in 2015 to launch a masters course in cyber security.[9] The university has launched Integrated MBA programme from 2018.

Courses

The college offers following courses:[10]
Bachelor of Technology in

  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Electronics and Communications Engineering
  • Biotechnology

Masters of Technology in

  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Education Technology
  • Cyber Security

BBA Programmes MBA Programmes
PhD Programmes

Post Graduate Diploma In banking & Finance

Campus

NIIT University has a 100 acres fully residential campus. It has 2 men's hostels, 2 women's hostel, and 3 dining halls. The campus has several recreational facilities like football and cricket fields, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts and a pool room.

The academic centers are equipped with latest, state of the art labs, classrooms, a 240-seater auditorium and library.

Rankings

NIIT University was ranked among the top 50 Indian universities of the future by India Today Aspire.[11]

See also

References
  1. "www.ugc.ac.in | University Grants Commission (UGC) of India" (PDF). www.ugc.ac.in.
  2. "www.ugc.ac.in | University Grants Commission (UGC) of India" (PDF). www.ugc.ac.in.
  3. "dce.rajasthan.gov.in | THE NIIT UNIVERSITY, NEEMRANA (ALWAR) ACT, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010)" (PDF). Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan, THE RAJASTHAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2012.
  4. "rajassembly.nic.in | THE NIIT UNIVERSITY, NEEMRANA (ALWAR) ACT, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010)" (PDF). Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan, THE RAJASTHAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2013.
  5. "Former ISRO chief Kasturirangan to take over as NIIT University chairperson". India Today. 23 November 2019.
  6. "Prof VS Rao of BITS Pilani to join NIIT University as its next president". Economic times. 24 May 2016.
  7. "ICICI Bank ties up with NIIT for MBA courses". business-standard.com. 20 March 2013.
  8. "WNS NIIT jointly launch MBA program in business analytics". firstpost.com. 24 November 2015.
  9. "NIIT University, PwC India tie up to develop talent for cyber security industry". business-standard.com. 28 December 2015.
  10. "NIIT University begins first session from September 2009". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. PTI. 31 October 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  11. "www.indiatoday.in | India Today Aspire - Universities of the Future".

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