The NIIT University, a not-for-profit institution, is sponsored by NIIT Limited, and it inherits over 25 years of its rich experience, know-how and global reputation. Since inception in 1981, NIIT Ltd has been at the forefront of imparting training to ensure skills-sets in line with industry requirements. Its courses in IT, Banking, Finance, Insurance, Communication Skills and Management have built satisfying careers for millions of learners. Along the way, NIIT has created the largest industry partnership program in the world, including relationships with over 2,000 companies in operations that span 40 countries.
It is an acknowledged institution in learning content development and the application of IT to enhance learning. Its US subsidiary, Element K, has created the world’s largest library of self-directed, online learning content for corporations. NIIT Imperia uses synchronous learning technology to deliver Executive Management Education from IIMs across India. Current broadcasting studios deliver programs from IIM Kolkata, IIM Indore, IIM Lucknow and IIM Ahmedabad.
The NIIT University is equipped with state-of-the-art technology-enabled teaching and a strong research-focused curriculum, some of which originated in NIIT’s incubation lab viz. Centre for Research in Cognitive Systems (CRCS) on IIT Delhi campus. This award-winning lab, including the team, equipment, patents and cumulative body of research is gifted by NIIT Limited as the first building block of the upcoming not-for-profit NIIT University. The strong reputation for Trust, Innovation and Technology that has been created by NIIT Limited will provide a powerful platform for the NIIT University in its formative years.
These details are retrieved from www.niituniversity.in
Mission & Vision
Vision
To be a leading centre of innovation and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society.
Mission
* To foster research, discovery and sustainability.
* To deliver distinctive education through the pioneering use of technology.
* To develop talent for sustainable growth of Industry and society.
* To nurture a culture of seamlessness in all facets of life.
Scholarships
1.All registered full time Ph D scholars shall be required to assist half time in the teaching/research activities. In lieu of the services, NU shall not charge any university fees (computed at Rs. 4,00,000/annum) from the registered full time Ph D scholars.
2.All registered full time Ph D scholars shall be paid a scholarship of Rs. 20,000/ month for the year 2009-10.
3.The hostel rental would be Rs. 135,000/annum. Mess charge will be on actuals.