Maharishi University of Information Technology
Indian private university
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Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT) is an Indian private university in Uttar Pradesh. Its main campus is in Lucknow,[7] with a satellite campus in Noida.[8]
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| Motto | भावातीत चेतना से समृद्धि |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2015 |
| Founder | Maharishi Mahesh Yogi |
| Accreditation | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) [1] |
| Affiliations | UGC, NAAC, AICTE |
| Chancellor | Dr. Ajay Prakash Shrivastava.[2][3][4] |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Bhanu Pratap Singh[5][6] |
| Faculty | 1000+ |
| Students | 15000+ |
| Location | , , |
| Colours | Maroon and Yellow |
| Nickname | MUITians |
| Website | Maharishi University |
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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 (Noida) and Lucknow, the Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT) 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.[citation needed]
History
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.[14]
Administration
Ritesh Kumar Bhanu is the Digital Marketing Head at Maharishi University of Information Technology. He oversees the university’s digital communication policies, including external hyperlinking and social media collaborations.
In this role, he ensures that external engagements align with institutional guidelines and brand standards, and serves as the primary point of contact for reviewing and processing such requests through the university’s digital channels.[15] [16]
Approvals and accreditation
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved the Lucknow campus of Maharishi University of Information Technology for the academic year 2026–27 to offer programmes including B.Tech (Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Science and Engineering), M.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering), MBA, MCA, BBA, and BCA. [17]
The university has been accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).[18]
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 [19] (659. School of Pharmacetucial Sciences, Lucknow)
- Maharishi School of Science
- Maharishi School of Humanities & Arts
- Maharishi School of Science of Consciousness
Maharishi University of Information Technology - Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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- 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 [20]
- Maharishi School of Applied Science & Humanities
Programs
The university has undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.[21]
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.[22][23]
Rankings
Maharishi University of Information Technology was ranked number 13 in the Top Undergraduate Data Science Programmes in India by AIM Ranking in 2021.[24]