NIIT University (NU) is a premier institution, marked by higher learning and research, NU seeks to create original thinkers who will lead the knowledge society of the future. The University inherits more than three decades of rich expertise and global know-how of the NIIT Group. Read here to know more about the institution.

NIIT University organises the 12th Convocation Ceremony in Neemrana Campus

  • Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India Pvt Ltd, Chief Guest on the occasion
  • Graduating students successfully placed in leading organizations like IBM, PwC, EY, Airtel, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Big Basket, Byjus

Date: October 27, 2022

New Delhi, October 17, 2022: Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU) organized its 12th Convocation in Neemrana. Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman & Managing Director of Nestle India Pvt Ltd, was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, Mr. Vijay Thadani, Co-founder were present and Prof Rajesh Khanna as President, NIIT University, awarded the degrees. 

On this occasion, students were awarded degree certificates for successful completion of MBA, MTech and BTech programs in various disciplines. The first batch of iMBA graduates also received their degree certificates. Living up to NU’s 100% placement record, the students have been placed in roles such as Business Analyst, Marketing & Corporate Communications, Operations Specialist, Social Media Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Associate Research Manager, Management Trainee with leading organizations like IBM, PwC, EY, Airtel, HCL Technologies, Cognizant, Big Basket, Byjus. 

Mr. Suresh Narayanan, the chief guest on the occasion, congratulated not just the students but also their parents on the achievements of their children. Today is the day when the graduating students will step into the real world, said Mr. Narayanan. Hailing teaching as a noble profession, he congratulated the faculty for their role in shaping these young minds.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, NU and Chairman, NIIT Ltd. said, “I heartily congratulate the graduating students on the most important day of their lives and wish them success in the years to come. At NU we focus not just on academics but on overall development of our students into sensitive, caring and responsible citizens of the world who are mindful of their obligations not just to themselves but to nature, environment and to every section of the society. The learnings at NU will help them stand tall even during times of crisis. I wish all the students success in this journey that they’re about to embark upon.”

Professor Rajesh Khanna, President NU, said, "Convocation ceremony is a significant day not just for graduating students but for the University as well. With the pandemic still around, the students have worked their way through the most crucial years of higher education with flying colour, it’s a great achievement. I congratulate all the students and wish them the success and happiness in the years to come."

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NIIT University provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. 

About NIIT University (NU): 

Established in 2009, NIIT University (NU) is a not-for-profit University under section 2(f) of UGC Act, notified by the Government of Rajasthan. A premier institution of higher learning and research, the University of the future, NIIT University, seeks to create original thinkers who can lead the knowledge society of tomorrow. The University inherits four decades of rich expertise and global know-how of the NIIT Group. 

Nurtured by some of the foremost thought leaders and corporate-practitioners of the country, the multidisciplinary University focuses on emerging areas of technology and management. NU is a part of a 100-acre campus at Neemrana, Rajasthan, 90 minutes from Delhi Airport.

Nestled in the Aravalli hills, the fully residential green campus offers an idyllic and intellectually vibrant environment for pursuing higher education and research. Set up with the vision to be the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the knowledge society, the University of the future, NU, is dedicated to building great careers and ensuring excellent job opportunities for all its students. It has been developed as an institute of excellence to provide exceptional education based on its Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology based, Research-driven and Seamless.

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NIIT University (NU) offers a glimpse into the future: Organises ‘Camp Future’ for students who have recently completed class XII

  • Top leadership of NU interacts with students to discuss various career opportunities
  • A glimpse of ‘Life as a Nuton’: Provides aspiring students an opportunity to experience the campus

​Date: August 05, 2022

Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), offers students who have just completed class XII, opportunities to explore various career options available to them and to experience life in the campus. Camp Future, a 2-day event that allows students and their parents to experience the University campus before commencing college, is one such unique initiative.

Camp Future is an interactive event aimed at helping the students and their parents in choosing the right university by giving them a sample of NU life. In Camp Future, the aspirants and their parents experience a day of NU college life. Meeting with the NU leadership team, interacting with the faculty of their respective streams and with senior students, staying in the hostel, enjoying the mess food of NU, getting to know about the unique geo-thermal cooling system, going for trekking across the green campus, and experiencing Astachal moment at sunset are some of the experiences of Camp Future.

The first edition of Camp Future this year was organized on July 9 and 10 2022 at the NU campus. Over 120 students and parents participated in the 2-day event. The next edition of the event is scheduled for August 6 and 7 2022. The students attending Camp Future have already been accepted in various disciplines of NU availing early admissions.

Speaking on this unique initiative Prof Rajesh Khanna, President, NU said, “This is a very important juncture in every student’s life. Choosing the right college and the right academic programme now will go a long way in helping them chart a successful career path. To facilitate this, we have been organising an innovative event Camp Future, a 2- day event for NU aspirants and their parents to give them a sample of NU life.”

The University of the future, NIIT University (NU), offers new-age programmes such as BTech in Data Science, BTech in Cyber Security, and Integrated Master’s in Business Administration that have been designed to provide students with the skill sets aligned to the future world of work. Students can also opt for BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, BTech in Biotechnology, 3-year BBA and 5-year integrated MTech programmes. NU has made ’application orientation’ a critical part of the coursework for all the programmes in the form of project-based learning, summer internships and the flagship six-month Industry Practice. NU’s BTech programmes, in fact, give 35% weightage to application-oriented learning opportunities.

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. NU ensures a great future for students by not only preparing them for new age job roles but also helping them become job creators. Apart from imparting a deep knowledge of technology, NU also focuses on sustainability and teaches students to give back to the environment by bringing them closer to the nature..

Professor Emeritus at NIIT University, Prof. Sugata Mitra conferred Outstanding Achievement in Education Award at Global Teachers Conference Edufuturist 2022, UK

Date: July 06, 2022

Prof. Sugata Mitra, Professor Emeritus at NIIT University, has been conferred with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement in Education Award at the 4th Annual Global Teachers Conference - Edufuturists 2022, UK on 30th June. The global Edufuturist awards were instated in 2019 to celebrate innovative institutions and educators, who have been path-breakers in the world of education. Teachers from around the world gathered online for the awards held virtually this year, to acknowledge those who are making the future of education a reality.

The Outstanding Achievement in Education Award highlights Prof. Mitra’s pioneering efforts in shaping educational models. In 1999, as the Chief Scientist at NIIT Limited, Prof. Mitra conducted the ‘Hole-in-the-Wall’ experiment by placing a computer in the wall of a Delhi slum. Children were allowed free access as the experiment aimed to show that they could be taught computers easily without any training.

Recounting his journey, while receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award, Prof. Sugata Mitra, Prof. Emeritus, NIIT University said, “I don’t have a formal background in education. I am a physicist. However, I had an idea that could transform education. As early as 1982, I have been toying with the idea of using computers for unsupervised learning. Finally, in 1999, I got a chance to test my idea by carving a hole in the wall of the NIIT premises adjoining a slum in Kalkaji in New Delhi. A computer was placed in the hole that was accessible to all. Thus, ‘Hole-in-the-Wall’ came into being.”

“A project that created a self-organized learning environment for children is going strong in India and Africa. Implemented by NIIT Foundation in India the project reaches out to millions of children across the country.”

This ‘Minimally Invasive Education’ (MIE) model inspired many around the world. Author Vikas Swaroop’s bestseller, Slumdog Millionaire, which was later adapted into a film that won the Oscar, was inspired by the Hole-in-the-Wall experiment. 

PhD in Solid State Physics from IIT Delhi, Prof Sugata Mitra is a prolific researcher responsible for more than 25 inventions in the fields of cognitive science and educational technology. He has been named the ‘Global Education Superstar’ by The Times. He is also the recipient of the prestigious million dollar 2013 TED Prize, wherein he shared his vision to ‘Build a School in the Cloud’ that encourages self-learning. A gamechanger, innovator, and inspiration for pushing the boundaries in education, Prof Mitra has pioneered the SOLE (Self-Organized Learning Environment) program. 

NIIT University wins the prestigious TERI Water Sustainability Award under Domestic Water Users Category

Date: March 24, 2022

The TERI-IWA- Water Sustainability Awards in association with UNDP aims to initiate a dialogue to encourage Sustainable Development of Water through the adoption of the ‘water neutrality' approach.

Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU) wins the first Water Sustainability Award 2021-2022. The award, which has been instituted by TERI in association with UNDP, to initiate a dialogue to encourage the Sustainable Development of Water, was presented on the occasion of World Water Day. Maj Gen AK Singh, Chief Operations Officer and Dean (Student Affairs), and Mr. Gurwinder Singh, Head Facility & Project, NIIT University received the award on behalf of the University.

The TERI-IWA Water Sustainability Awards actively encourage adopting Sustainable Development Goal on Water by lowering water footprint across diverse stakeholders by using a "water-neutral" approach. The Awards recognize excellence in all types of new water-related ideas, approaches, processes, products, services, technologies, and other types of innovations that can directly address the SDGs. NIIT University has been presented with a Water Sustainability Awards 2021 under the Domestic Water Users category.

Vijay K. Thadani, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, NIIT Limited, and one of the founders of NIIT University, said, “This is a proud moment for us and we thank TERI and UNDP for this recognition. NIIT University has been built around nature, and since its inception, we have been creating sustainable models keeping the environment in mind, both in our water usage and other green activities that we have initiated at the campus. As a higher education institution, NU has not only been solely focused on academic training, but also on instilling a sense of sustainable living amongst our students. This award is a huge recognition of our efforts that we have been taking in this direction.”

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach.

NIIT University deliberates on how Digital India can script a success story at the 13th Annual Lecture

NIIT University

Date: November 22, 2021

Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU) hosted the 13th Annual Lecture delivered by Mr. K V Kamath, Former President, New Development Bank. Mr. Kamath spoke on “Digital India, Digital Currencies and Economic Growth,” at the annual event held online on 20th November 2021. 

On this significant occasion, Mr. Kamath highlighted how the Digital India programme played a vital role in transforming India into a digitally empowered society and a knowledge economy. He also highlighted the fact that in the past few years, digital technology has played a vital role in accelerating the pace of India’s economic growth and how institutions like NU are grooming the ‘future leaders’ who would script success stories in a world that is becoming increasingly driven by technology.

Digital transformation was already trending when the pandemic brought technology to the fore and heightened the pace of digitization. Technology has been the cornerstone at NIIT University since its inception. Incorporation of technology with platforms such as NUgget aids in providing effective education to students even when they were confined to homes.

The Annual Lecture streamed live on NIIT University’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter handle.

Mr Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, NIIT University, said, “In order to future-proof your career in today's world, every individual must have a digital foundation. The world is changing at a faster rate than it was before the pandemic. As a result, no matter what your job is, you must be well versed in all the new-age technology platforms, methods, and digital tools. At NU, we have made a real effort to set benchmarks in higher education and to encourage innovation and the use of technology to help students realize their full potential and play meaningful roles in the new world of work". 

Prof Rajesh Khanna, President, NIIT University said, “Covid-19 has been a boon in disguise for the digital economy. It played a significant role in digitally transforming the country. Going digital helps not only to stay updated but also provides real opportunities to students. At NU we have incorporated new-age technologies both in our curriculum and in our teaching-learning methodologies to provide students with the skills of the future.” 

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach.

NIIT University (NU) appoints former IITian Prof. Rajesh Khanna as President

Date: September 06, 2021

Established with a vision to be the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), has appointed Prof Rajesh Khanna as the new President. Prof Khanna, former faculty and Dean of Students at IIT Delhi, will take NU to new heights.

Prof Khanna has held numerous faculty and administrative positions at IIT Delhi over the course of his 23-year career, including Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Dean of Students, Faculty-in-Charge of Sports, Faculty Advisor for Students Society, and a mentor to countless students. He has also held the position of Vice-Chairman of the Joint Entrance Examination. With over 2000 citations, his research has been well received by the scientific community. 

Welcoming Professor Khanna on board, Mr. Rajendra S. Pawar, Founder, NIIT University said, “With Professor Khanna at the helm, NU will further deepen its emphasis on industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless education. In the last 18 months, the pandemic has compelled us to re-evaluate our education system and our assessment models. I am confident that under the guidance of Professor Khanna the University will continue to offer futuristic education to create industry-ready graduates.”

Prof Khanna, a former IITian, earned his B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur. He did post-doctoral research at Institut de Chimie des Surfaces et Interfaces – CNRS Mulhouse, France, and was an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, University of New South Wales, Sydney. 

Prof. Rajesh Khanna, President, NIIT University said, “It is a privilege to join an institution crafted by the finest minds of our generation. I look forward to working together with the team NU to take the University to the new heights .”

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU imparts education, firmly based on their four Core Principles of providing industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless education. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. 

NIIT University records 100% placements

Date: August 24, 2021

  • Announces 70% pre-placement offers for students in market-leading organizations
  • Announces early admissions for B.Tech, 3-year BBA and 4-year Integrated MBA Programmes

Established with a vision to be the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), has once again proven the worth of its brand with a 100% placement track record for all its students who have opted for the same. The highest CTC was 25 lakhs per annum. Over 700+ placements and industry partners participated in placement exercises. Students have been placed at renowned firms such as Coca-Cola, Cognizant, Infosys, and TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) since the graduation of the first Batch, to name a few.

NU’s curriculum is designed to equip students for successful careers of the future providing them with outstanding job opportunities. Recently, the University has announced admissions for its 4-year programmes in B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Biotechnology, Communication and Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Cyber Security), 4-year Integrated MBA (Marketing & Marketing Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance Banking & FinTech, Business Analytics, Communication & Media studies, Digital & Social Media Marketing), and 3-year BBA (Finance, Banking & Insurance, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Family Managed Business). To apply for the programmes at NU please visit: www.niituniversity.in

NIIT University (NU) is currently conducting its Admissions Interaction Process (AIP) online. This process involves communicating with the applicant and their parents about the University's programmes and positioning, as well as helps NU understand the applicants’ aspirations better. Owing to COVID, this interaction procedure has been made entirely online, allowing students and their parents to secure admission from the comfort and security of their own homes.

Parimal Mandke, Acting President, NIIT University said, “Since our inception, we have been placing all our students (those who opted for placements) in leading organizations. As providing industry-aligned and research-driven education in one of NU’s main tenets, all our courses have been created to meet the industry needs and to supplement students with digital skills to meet industry standards, ensuring students get the top job roles in the industry.”

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU imparts education, firmly based on their four Core Principles of providing industry-linked, technology- based, research-driven and seamless education. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. In the last semester of any NU program, a minimum of six months of Industry Practice (IP) is required. Many NU students have completed their IP in famous organizations both in India and abroad.

NU announces admissions for B.Tech, 3-Year BBA and 4-Year Integrated MBA Programmes

Date: August 09, 2021

Established with a vision to be the role model of learning, research, innovation and sustainability for the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), announces admissions for its 4-year programs in B.Tech. (Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Biotechnology, Communication and Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Cyber Security), 4-year Integrated MBA (Marketing & Marketing Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance Banking & FinTech, Business Analytics, Communication & Media studies, Digital & Social Media Marketing), and 3-year BBA (Finance, Banking & Insurance, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Family Managed Business).

To apply for the programs at NU please visit: www.niituniversity.in.

NU’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful careers in today’s time and providing- them with outstanding job opportunities. Since its inception, the university has had a track record of 100% placements for students who have opted for the same. Moreover, with over 700+ placements and industry partners, the highest CTC had been 25 lakhs per annum last year. Students have been previously placed in leading organizations like Coca-Cola, Cognizant, Infosys, and TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), to name a few.

The NU Admissions Interaction Process (AIP) is now being conducted online. This process involves communicating with the applicant and their parents about the University's programs and positioning, as well as helps NU understand the applicants’ aspirations better. Owing to COVID, this interaction procedure has been made entirely online, allowing students and their parents to secure admission from the safety and security of their own homes.

Parimal Mandke, Acting President, NIIT University said “With the firm belief that academia and industry need to work in tandem, we have been offering industry-aligned education since our inception, to help our students carve successful careers in the evolving knowledge economy. We have a mandatory industry internship program that exposes our students to the real world of work even while they are graduating. Some of the best names in the industry are our placement partners, helping us find challenging roles for NU alumni in the industry.”

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU imparts education, firmly based on their four Core Principles of providing industry-linked, technology-based, research-driven and seamless education. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. In the last semester of any NU program, a minimum of six months of Industry Practice (IP) is required. Many NU students have completed their IP in famous organizations both in India and abroad.

NIIT University (NU) invites applications for the academic year 2021

Date: July 07, 2021

Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), has invited applications for the academic year 2021. Admission are also open for the 4 new programmes introduced at NU - B.Tech in Communication and Computer Engineering, B.Tech in Data Science, B.Tech in Cyber Security, and Bachelors in Business Administration. These programmes have been uniquely designed to help students craft successful careers especially in the post pandemic era.

NU is enabling the unique online Admission Interaction Process (AIP) to evaluate the students who seek admission to the university. Owing to the pandemic, physical admission processes have changed drastically, and hence, the AIP aims to efficiently evaluate students by making the online admission process as seamless as possible. The AIP also resonates with the recent decision of CBSE of taking class 10th score into account while evaluating the 12th standard students.

The AIP is a two-way interaction process that examines the overall personality of the student rather than only their academic records. AIP consists of three parts: A questionnaire, a test based on class 12 subjects and Personal Counselling Interaction. Students can get admission basis their 10th class score and personal interaction from the comfort of their home. In order to fill the NIIT University application form and apply for the exam, candidates will have to first register themselves on the NU website. 

Prof. Parimal Mandke, Acting President, NIIT University said, “The pandemic has proved to be a black-swan event that has drastically changed the future of education. While these are difficult times, it also provides us with an opportunity to re-evaluate our education models. Technology has been one of the pillars of NU and we quickly shifted to a digital model to ensure academic continuity as the pandemic hit us. We have been enabling admissions through the AIP since our inception and this year we will go the extra mile to address any concerns that students of their parents may have.” 

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach.

83.5% of NIIT University parents feel that a residential institution offers greater safety

Date: January 21, 2021

In a first of its kind survey done by NIIT University (NU), parents of the students have given a unanimous thumbs up to reopening the University.The survey was administered to all parents of students currently studying at NIIT University (NU). The questionnaire, mailed to parents, elicited close to 250 responses.

Other key feedback received included the following:

  • 89.1% of parents felt that the University should use access cards instead of allowing thumbprint access

  • 35.1% felt that the washroom areas should be sanitized at least 5 times a day; 31.7% felt that the University should sanitize these areas more than 5 times a day

  • A majority of the parents (55%) felt that the University should not issue out passes for students till the situation is completely safe. They also felt that members of the faculty and staff should also be restricted from moving in and out of campus

  • 92.3% of the parents felt that the University should, in addition to asking for a valid COVID 19 negative test while entering, conduct an additional COVID negative test after a few days after students had come into campus

  • A clear majority of parents (68.1%) also felt that entry by a student into another student’s room should be prohibited in the interest of social distancing

  • The University should offer multiple food choices, and not allow outside food to be ordered in

  • Seating for the students in the cafeteria and in the classrooms should be fixed

  • Sports activities could be started once students are back and after passage of time, provided no cases are discovered

It may be noted that NU had already decided on the above measures and there was a detailed COVID related safety protocol already in place, including a film which is hosted on the NU website.The question of re-opening of residential educational institutions is one where the state governments have to do an audit to gauge the safety standards put into place by the institution.

The Govt of Rajasthan has conducted this audit and the University is expected to open shortly, with students returning in a phased manner.This research was specifically conducted among parents to ensure that the safety protocols being implemented at the University meet parents’ expectations and to take any additional steps required to ensure that the parents and students are fully satisfied vis-à-vis their safety on Campus. Admissions for the next year’s academic cycle are already open for all the courses being offered.

NIIT University (NU) hosts the virtual book launch and discussion on ‘Serene Strength’

Date: December 01, 2020

Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the not-for-profit NIIT University (NU), hosted the launch of the new book, ‘Serene Strength’. Authored by Arun Kapur, the book aims to study the role of education and importance of learning in a world characterized by constant change. A virtual discussion between Arun Kapur and the founder of NIIT University, Mr. Rajendra S. Pawar brought to light the essence of how education must focus on fostering people of substance who embody ‘Serene Strength

Arun Kapur is an educator in the global spheres of public and private education. He is the Founder and Chairman of Ritinjali, an NGO which was established in 1995 to catalyze community development among marginalized communities in India. Arun Kapur has previously authored the books Transforming Schools: Empowering Children (Sage Publications, 2007) and Leading Out: The True Purpose of Education (Ritinjali, 2011), which focus on his educational philosophy of holistic development. His latest book, Serene Strength (Ritinjali, 2020) explores the role of education in the making of a Person of substance tempered with Serene Strength.

‘Serene Strength’ is the culmination of a lifetime of thoughts, shedding light onto the constant change that surrounds us. The author, Arun Kapur postulates that education must focus on fostering people of substance who embody ‘Serene Strength’. He explores these concepts and illustrates their inextricable relationship to education. All proceeds of the book will go to Ritanjali, an NGO working towards development of holistic education.

Congratulating the author, Mr. Rajendra S. Pawar, Founder, NIIT University Chairman, NIIT Group, says, “Arun Kapur’s work is seminal. It changes our engrained perception of education and shows us the way to build a Person of Substance”.  Arun Kapur, Director, The Royal Academy, Bhutan and the Chairman, Ritinjali says, “The book ‘Serene Strength is focussed on the future of education. It is only appropriate that we launched it at the University of the Future, NIIT University.”

NIIT University deliberates on ‘How to Build Your Future in COVID Times’ at the 12th Annual Lecture

NIIT University

Date: November 24, 2020

NIIT University (NU) hosted the 12th Annual Lecture delivered by Dr Naresh Trehan, Padma Bhushan awardee, Founder & Chairman of Medanta Medicity. Dr Trehan spoke on ‘Building Your Future in COVID Times’ at the annual event held online . On this significant occasion, Dr Trehan talked about how the global health crisis has led to a paradigm shift in the way we live, work, and learn. He also spoke about the role that technology is playing currently in building students’ future and how institutions like NU are grooming the ‘future leaders’ who would script success stories in a world that is becoming increasingly digital.   

Dr Trehan highlighted how the new normal is here to stay, and being safe is of utmost importance today. Building immunity, wearing masks and social distancing are the 3 golden rules that everyone should follow. He also added that for India to emerge as a superpower, it is very important for us to build world-class educational institutions and guide Indian students towards holistic development. Dr Trehan complemented NU as a model institution which met with the necessary criteria. 

The Annual Lecture streamed live on NIIT University’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitter handles. Mr Rajendra S Pawar, Founder, NIIT University said, “For Future-proofing your career in today’s time, it is imperative for every individual to have a foundation which is digital. The world is changing faster than it was before this pandemic hit us. Therefore, no matter what your job is, you need to be not just well versed in new age technology platforms, digital methods, and tools, but also ways in which to stay safe. At the NU campus, we have taken every possible precaution to ensure that the campus is completely sanitised for all those who stay and work there.”

Prof Parimal V Mandke, President, NIIT University said, “It has been our continuous endeavour at NU to set global standards in higher education and encourage innovation and the use of technology to discover one’s true potential. Over the last 11 years we have successfully created a new model of holistic learning that enables our students to be future-ready no matter what the challenges.”

Maj Gen A K Singh (Retd), COO and Dean Student Affairs, NIIT University said, “NU Campus is safer than home and stands today completely infection free for more than 250 days. We are fully prepared to welcome students back with tested protocols for safety and security, at the same time providing complete comfort, a unique learning experience and adequate opportunities for physical fitness and social interaction all within COVID-19 norms”.

Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised for meeting the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach

NIIT University offers Future-Proof B. Tech programmes in Computer Science & Biotechnology 

Date: November 03, 2020 

To make students future-ready, NU is offering B. Tech programmes in Computer Science Engineering & Biotechnology. Both programs demand and encourage the students to explore and connect with the multiple dimensions of today’s technology and business environment. The curriculum at NU focuses on ensuring that the graduates are a part of exciting careers of the future. 

Through a transformational process that involves multidisciplinary courses of Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, laboratories, R&D & Capstone projects, and Industry Practice, in addition to other co-curricular components, the programmes seeks to create exceptional professionals trained to lead in tomorrow’s complex technology-oriented business environment.

NU’s B. Tech CSE, with emphasis on digital transformation technologies, is designed to provide students an overview of computing, an understanding of the concepts, principles and skills in their application and extension, and a practical experience in applied computing. The programme offers specialisation in Big Data Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing.

NU’s B. Tech Biotechnology programme is driven by the development of theoretical knowledge base as well as the business needs of the biotechnology sector. It comprises a flexible model where the course content continuously evolves with the rapid changes occurring in the biotechnology industry. The course provides competence in biotechnology through training in the areas of Microbiology, Biological Chemistry, Analytical Techniques, Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. The programme offers specialisations in  Industrial Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Food Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.

Dr. Prabhu Aggarwal, President (Vice Chancellor), NIIT University, said, “NIIT University is playing a pivotal role in building competencies for the future to meet the requirements of the industry. These B. Tech programmes have been designed to make the students future-ready and offer recession proof careers in today’s evolving work environment.On our 10th Convocation that was organized earlier this month, eligible students who opted for placement have been placed in leading organizations all over India, reflecting the high-quality industry-aligned education that we impart to our students,” added Dr. Aggarwal.