BML Munjal University
BML Munjal University, a private, not-for-profit university, is located in Kapriwas, Gurgaon district, Haryana, India. The university was founded in 2014 by the promoters of the Hero Group, and is named after the group's chairman and founder Brijmohan Lall Munjal.
BMU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in management, law, engineering, and liberal arts. The university is recognised for its experiential learning approach, global academic collaborations, thriving innovation ecosystem and a strong focus on industry-aligned education.
History and Timeline
2013● Announcement and Academic Partnership
On November 27, 2013, the Hero Group, led by the Munjal family, formally announced the establishment of BML Munjal University. The aim was to create a fully residential, interdisciplinary institution with strong industry orientation. From the outset, BMU entered into a collaboration with Imperial College London to co-design programmes in engineering and management, foster student and faculty exchange, support joint research and develop digital learning platforms.
2014
● Establishment and Launch
BMU was officially established under the Haryana State Legislature Act No. 21 of 2014. The university received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2, granting it the authority to award degrees as per Section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.
● Phase I Launch
In August 2014, BMU began its first phase of academic operations by opening the following schools:
○ School of Engineering & Technology
○ School of Management
Plans for further expansion were announced to include additional schools in Liberal Arts and Law in later phases.
2015
● Legacy Honoured
The university was named after its founding figure, Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal, recognising his entrepreneurial legacy and devotion to practical education.
2018
● Established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell to monitor and assure the quality of academic and teaching processes, aligned with UGC and NBA guidelines.
2019
● Launch of School of Law
As envisioned in phase II, the School of Law was launched, expanding BMU’s academic portfolio and enhancing its professional studies offerings.
2020
● BMU introduced the B.Tech in Engineering Science in 2020, designed for interdisciplinary and science-driven learning.
2023–2024
● New School of Liberal Studies
BMU continued its expansion with the inception of the School of Liberal Studies in the academic year 2023-24, further broadening its multidisciplinary academic framework.
2025
● 10th Anniversary Celebrations
In March 2025, BMU celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of steps toward educational innovation and its transformation into a modern institution.
Founders
- Brijmohan Lall Munjal
- Renu Munjal
- Suman Kant Munjal
- Pawan Munjal
- Sunil Kant Munjal
- Akshay Munjal
Academics and Schools
BMU houses the following academic schools:⮚ School of Engineering & Technology
⮚ School of Management
⮚ School of Law
⮚ School of Liberal Studies
BMU promotes a project-based, hands-on learning model, blending academic theory with real-world experience.
Rankings and Accreditations
❖ BMU’s School of Management was ranked among the Top 100 management institutions in India in the NIRF 2025, published by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.❖ It was also one of the youngest institutions from Haryana to appear in the NIRF 2020 rankings.
❖ The School of Management was awarded a 'Diamond' subject rating by QS I-GAUGE.
❖ The QS I∙GAUGE subject ratings awarded BML Munjal University a Platinum rating in Engineering in 2023.
❖ The university is NAAC accredited and listed in the UGC’s consolidated list of recognised private universities
❖ BMU made its debut in the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2025 for performance on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
❖ The university’s School of Management has been ranked among the Top 100 B-Schools by NIRF for consecutive years.
❖ BMU was ranked the No. 1 university in Haryana.
❖ In the QS I-GAUGE Indian University Ratings, BMU received:
➢ Diamond rating for Overall Institutional Excellence
➢ Diamond rating for Employability
➢ Platinum rating for Teaching & Learning
➢ Platinum rating for Facilities
❖ In the Fortune India Ranking 2025 “Best B-Schools India 2025”, BMU received the following positions:
➢ Overall: 67
➢ Zonal: 17
➢ City: 10
➢ Private Universities: 36
➢ University: 23
Global Collaborations
BMU’s academic ecosystem is enriched by its past and ongoing partnerships with leading global institutions, including⮚ University of California, San Diego
⮚ Imperial College London
⮚ University of California
⮚ Birmingham City University
⮚ NTU, Singapore
⮚ Purdue University Northwest
⮚ Syracuse University’s College of Law
⮚ The University of Pittsburgh School of Law
⮚ The Law School at the University of Augsburg
⮚ Duke University’s School of Law
⮚ Durham’s School of Law
The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) – partnered in 2025 to offer global-classroom experiences to Indian students. These collaborations support joint research, curriculum development, faculty exchange and dual-degree programmes.
Innovation and Start-up Ecosystem
The university fosters entrepreneurship through its incubation platform, Propel. At the Propel Pitchfest 2025, over 40 start-ups showcased innovations, several of which attracted investor interest. BMU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to play a vital role in strengthening India’s start-up culture.Industry Integration
BMU maintains robust industry partnerships, especially with the Hero Group, and integrates market trends into its academic design. A 2024 report, featuring BMU, highlighted that 44% of organisations consider AI a key competitive advantage, an insight reflected in BMU’s future-focused curriculum.Placements
BMU consistently records strong placement outcomes. During its 8th Convocation Ceremony in September 2023, over 95% of students were placed in leading firms.Top recruiters include:
⮚ Amazon
⮚ KPMG
⮚ Deloitte
⮚ EY
⮚ Hero MotoCorp
Campus and Facilities
BMU’s 50-acre campus, located on the Delhi–Jaipur National Highway, is equipped with:⮚ Digitally enabled classrooms and research labs
⮚ Innovation hubs and incubation centres
⮚ Hostels and student recreation spaces
⮚ Moot courts and legal aid facilities
⮚ Career development and entrepreneurship support centres
Notable Mentions
BMU is among the three universities from Haryana ranked in the top 100 by national publications.The university’s progressive academic model and global standards have earned consistent recognition from ranking bodies and education platforms.