LNM Institute of Information Technology

The LNM Institute of Information Technology
The logo of The LNM Institute of Information Technology.
Motto"Excellence our motto, Discipline our way"
TypeNot-for-profit
Deemed University
Established2002 (2002)
FounderLakshmi Niwas Mittal[1]
DirectorRahul Banerjee
Location
26°56′11″N 75°55′25″E / 26.9363°N 75.9235°E / 26.9363; 75.9235
Campus100 acres (40 ha)[2]
Colors   Medium Persian Blue & Spanish Orange
AffiliationsUGC, AICTE, NAAC
Websitelnmiit.ac.in

The LNM Institute of Information Technology (LNMIIT) is a deemed university, located in Jaipur, India[1].

The institute was founded in 2002 by the LNM Foundation, a philanthropic organization established by steel magnate Lakshmi Niwas Mittal. The institute operates as a non-profit organization under a public-private partnership between the Government of Rajasthan and the Lakshmi Niwas & Usha Mittal Foundation[1]. In 2006, it was declared a deemed university under the De-Novo category of the UGC Act.[3]

Campus

The LNMIIT campus is located at the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan[1]. It is spread across a 100-acre[2] site and includes academic buildings, student hostels, faculty housing, and recreational facilities.

Organisation and Administration

LNMIIT is governed by a council that includes representatives from the Government of Rajasthan and the Lakshmi & Usha Mittal Foundation[1], reflecting its public-private partnership structure. The academic and administrative head of the institute is the Director and the current Director is Professor Rahul Banerjee.

Academics

LNMIIT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs primarily in engineering and the sciences. The primary undergraduate degree offered is the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.). Postgraduate offerings include Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Master of Science (M.S. by Research), and a five-year integrated M.Tech. program. The institute also provides Ph.D. programs across its various departments.[2]

The main academic departments are:

  • Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
  • Communication and Computer Engineering (CCE)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Rankings

LNMIIT has been recognized by several national ranking agencies. Here is a summary of recent rankings:

Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)

  • 11th among Top Private Engineering Colleges in India (2025) [4].

The Week

  • 33rd among Top Technical Universities in India (2022) [5].
  • 26th among Private Engineering Colleges in India (2022) [5].
  • 5th among Private Engineering Colleges in the North Zone (2022) [5].

India Today

  • 26th among Top Private Engineering Colleges in India (2022) [5].
  • 51st overall in India (2023) [5].

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "The LNM Institute of Information Technology - Institute Information - Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF)". Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "LNMIIT IIRF Details". IIRF. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ^ "UGC Approval" (PDF). www.ugc.gov.in. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Top Engineering Private Colleges in India 2025". Education Post. IIRF. 2025. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d e "LNMIIT Ranking 2025: Check Year-wise National Rankings Here". Collegedunia. Retrieved 10 August 2025.