Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, the University of the Future, NIIT University (NU),has announced early admission for the academic year 2023. Admissions are now open to new-age programmes such as BTech in Data Science, BTech in Cyber Security, and Integrated Masters in Business Administration that have been designed to provide students with the skill-sets aligned to the future world of work. Students can also opt for BTech in Computer Science & Engineering, BTech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, BTech in Biotechnology, 3-year BBA and 5-year integrated MTech programmes.
By securing Early Admission at NIIT University, 12th standard students can prepare for their board exams without any stress to seek admission in programmes of their choice. NIIT University Programmes are particularly suitable for students who are certain about pursuing engineering/management studies or/and pursuing a multidisciplinary curriculum leading to a post-graduate research career. They are also the perfect option for those who want to set up their own startup ventures after graduation. However, there are limited seats granted through Early Admission mode and admission is granted on first come first served basis to all those who meet the admission criteria.
Moreover, NU offers special fee waivers to students with Rajasthan domicile. Ranked 2 nd amongst top Universities in Rajasthan in prestigious surveys, NU will offer up to 25,000 INR as a waiver to boys, and 40,000 INR to the girls from the state. In fact, last year alone, NU was invited by more than 20 schools across Rajasthan to set up Career Desks and conduct presentations for their 11th,12th class students on available undergraduate options after school. Over 10,000 students from across 135 schools in 37 cities enquired about various undergraduate options at NU. 159 students applied for admission in the last academic year. Over 100 students were given admission to the university’s various new-age tech and management programmes. 42 students availed the Rajasthan Domicile scholarship.
With thrust on making students job-ready, NU has made hands-on in industry a critical part of the coursework for all the programmes in the form of industry originated classroom projects, summer internships and the flagship six-month course, Industry Practice . NU’s BTech programmes, in fact, give 35% weightage to practical learning opportunities. NU’s Centre for Industrial Collaboration (CIC) invites leading companies to participate in the University’s summer internship and Industry Practice programmes and ensures that the students find the right fit to their chosen career path.
Prof. Rajesh Khanna, President, NIIT University said, “Since our inception, we have been focused towards grooming our students to contribute meaningfully to the future world of work. As a university we have a strong industry-connect and recognize the changing talent requirements that the organizations are facing today. Therefore, our curriculum has been designed with the keen understanding of technologically skilled and agile professionals that organizations seek. Rajasthan being our home state we are especially committed to helping students from the state chart winning careers in today’s dynamic environment.”
NU has maintained a 100 per cent placement track record since inception for all the eligible
students. Market leading organizations such as Ernst & Young, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, PWC, Data Security Council of India, IBM, Genpact, Western Union etc. have been some of the top recruiters. The highest salary offered to a student from NU has been Rs 44.27 LPA. Students graduating from NU enjoy a high role fitment of 93% in job profiles like AI-Data Scientist, Cognitive Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Network Security Consultant, Cyber Security Analyst with an average salary of Rs. 7.92 LPA.The first batch of iMBA graduates from NU have been placed across companies like Genpact, Virtusa, Nielson, Kantar etc. in roles of Business Analysts, Social Media Managers, Management Trainees (Research).
Conceptualized as an institution of excellence, NU provides exceptional education based on the Four Core Principles that make learning Industry-linked, Technology-based, Research-driven and Seamless. NU is well poised to meet the emerging needs of the knowledge economy through its focus on building strong industry linkages and a research-oriented approach. Apart from imparting a deep knowledge of technology, NU also ensures a great future by not only preparing students for new age job roles but also helping them become job creators. With focus on sustainability, NU works towards bringing students closer to nature and teaches them to give back to the environment.