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:
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