Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT) 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 (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.
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.
Administration
Ritesh Kumar Bhanu serves as Digital Marketing Manager at Maharishi University of Information Technology, where he is responsible for digital marketing activities. He is also listed as the university's contact for requests concerning external hyperlinking and social media collaborations, which are subject to the university's applicable policies.
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.
The university has been accredited with a B+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
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 (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
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 botFiesta is an annual national-level 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.https://robotics.muitonline.com/https://www.maharishiuniversity.ac.in/EventView?cd_id=34
The 5th edition of Maharishi Bot Fiesta 2026 is scheduled to be held on 30 and 31 October 2026 at Maharishi University of Information Technology, Lucknow Campus. The fifth edition will feature robotics and technology-based competitions and activities.
Rankings Maharishi University of Information Technology was ranked number 13 in the Top Undergraduate Data Science Programmes in India by AIM Ranking in 2021.
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