NIIT University explained

NIIT University
Motto:Anadi Anant
Established:2009
Type:Private
Chancellor:Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan
Undergrad:900
Founder:Rajendra Singh Pawar
Affiliations:Government of Rajasthan, UGC
Location:Neemrana, Rajasthan, India

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.

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

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.

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.

Courses

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

Masters of Technology in

BBA ProgrammesMBA Programmes
PhD Programmes

Post Graduate Diploma In banking & Finance

Rankings

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

See also

External links

Notes and References

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

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