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{{Short description|Private Indian university}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = NIIT University
| image =
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| caption = NIIT University Campus with Aravali Hills in the background
| motto = Anadi Anant
| established = 2009
| type = [[private university|Private]]
| chancellor = [[Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan]]
| undergrad = 900
| doctoral =
| website = {{url|niituniversity.in}}
| logo =
| founder = [[Rajendra Singh Pawar]]
| affiliations = [[Government of Rajasthan]], [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]]
| location = [[Neemrana, Rajasthan]], India
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'''NIIT University''' (Or NU) is a private university founded in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/6591614_NIIT-University-Neemrana-Rajasthan.pdf |title=www.ugc.ac.in | University Grants Commission (UGC) of India|publisher=www.ugc.ac.in }}</ref> 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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4828708_NIIT-University-Neemrana-Rajasthan.pdf |title=www.ugc.ac.in | University Grants Commission (UGC) of India|publisher=www.ugc.ac.in }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dce.rajasthan.gov.in/document/act-rule/2016_4_12_20_20_28_Pvt%20Amendment%20Act-2012.pdf |title=dce.rajasthan.gov.in | THE NIIT UNIVERSITY, NEEMRANA (ALWAR) ACT, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010)|publisher=Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan, THE RAJASTHAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ LAWS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rajassembly.nic.in/BillsPdf/Bill1-2013.pdf |title=rajassembly.nic.in | THE NIIT UNIVERSITY, NEEMRANA (ALWAR) ACT, 2010 (Act No. 5 of 2010)|publisher=Department of College Education, Government of Rajasthan, THE RAJASTHAN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2013 }}</ref>

==History==
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'''Chancellors'''
* 2009–2018 [[Karan Singh]]
* 2018– [[Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Former ISRO chief Kasturirangan to take over as NIIT University chairperson|date=23 Nov 2019|newspaper=India Today|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/former-isro-chief-kasturirangan-to-take-over-as-niit-university-chairperson-1621990-2019-11-23}}</ref>
'''Vice chancellors'''
* 2009–2012 Rajeev Shorey
* 2012–2016 Rajendra Pandey
* 2016–2020 [[Vajja Sambasiva Rao]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Prof VS Rao of BITS Pilani to join NIIT University as its next president|date=24 May 2016|newspaper=Economic times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/education/prof-vs-rao-of-bits-pilani-to-join-niit-university-as-its-next-president/articleshow/52413989.cms}}</ref>
* 2020- 2020 Prabhu Aggarwal
* 2020 - Parimal V. Mandke
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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.<ref>{{cite news|title=ICICI Bank ties up with NIIT for MBA courses|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/management/icici-bank-ties-up-with-niit-for-mba-courses-111011000118_1.html|publisher=business-standard.com|date=20 March 2013}}</ref> In 2015, the university started MBA in [Business Analytics] jointly with [[WNS Global Services|WNS]].<ref>{{cite news|title=WNS NIIT jointly launch MBA program in business analytics|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/wns-niit-jointly-launch-mba-program-in-business-analytics-2519220.html|publisher=firstpost.com|date=24 November 2015}}</ref> NIIT University announced a partnership with [[PwC]] in 2015 to launch a masters course in cyber security.<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT University, PwC India tie up to develop talent for cyber security industry|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/niit-university-pwc-india-tie-up-to-develop-talent-for-cyber-security-industry-115122800609_1.html|publisher=business-standard.com|date=28 December 2015}}</ref> The university has launched Integrated MBA programme from 2018.

==Courses==
The college offers following courses:<ref>{{cite news|title=NIIT University begins first session from September 2009|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/NIIT-University-begins-first-session-from-September/articleshow/4339996.cms|accessdate=31 October 2016|agency=PTI|publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|date=31 October 2016}}</ref><br />
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<br />
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/supplement/story/20180402-universities-curriculum-classroom-culture-1196398-2018-03-23 |title=www.indiatoday.in | India Today Aspire - Universities of the Future }}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Neemrana]]
* [[List of private universities in India]]
* [[List of institutions of higher education in Rajasthan]]
* [[List of universities in India]]
* [[Universities and colleges in India]]
* [[Education in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.niituniversity.in Official website]

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