Maharishi University of Information Technology
Maharishi University of Information Technology is an Indian private university in Uttar Pradesh. Its main campus is in Lucknow, with a satellite campus in Noida.
The university was established in 2014 by an Act No. 31 of 2001 vide Extraordinary Gazette notification of Government of Uttar Pradesh dated 6 October 2001. MUIT is approved by the University Grants Commission.
The university is among the oldest private universities of India, established in 2014.
Located in Delhi-NCR and Lucknow, the Maharishi University of Information Technology campuses together host students from across India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs across diverse fields including Engineering, Management, Animation, Law, Computer Applications, Journalism & Mass Communication, Humanities, Basic Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and more.
History
MUIT has been recognized by the state government of Uttar Pradesh since its founding in 2014. The university holds accreditation from the University Grants Commission.Organisation and administration
Governance
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi served as the first Chancellor. The current Chancellor is Dr. Ajay Prakash Shrivastava, and the current Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh.Campus
Maharishi University of Information Technology - [Lucknow], [Uttar Pradesh]
- Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology
- Maharishi School of Commerce and Management
- Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Maharishi School of Science
- Maharishi School of Humanities & Arts
- Maharishi School of Science of Consciousness
Maharishi University of Information Technology - [Noida], [Uttar Pradesh]
- Maharishi School of Engineering and Technology
- Maharishi Law School
- Maharishi School of Business Studies
- Maharishi School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Maharishi School of Science of Consciousness
- Maharishi School of Media & Animantion
- Maharishi School of Applied Science & Humanities
Programs
The university has undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.Events and Activities
Maharishi Bot Fiesta is an annual robotics competition conducted at the Maharishi University of Information Technology. The event includes categories such as robotic racing, combat robotics, and innovation-based project demonstrations. The competition is intended to provide students with practical exposure to robotics and automation. In 2024, the event recorded participation from over 250 teams.Rankings
Maharishi University of Information Technology was ranked number 13 in the Top Undergraduate Data Science Programmes in India by AIM Ranking in 2021.The university has been accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.