New Delhi : Established with a vision to bring about innovation in higher education and learning in emerging areas of the knowledge society, while marking 15 years of excellence, the University of the Future, NIIT University (NU), announces Admissions for 2026. Students can apply via CUET & IPMAT scores to secure NUAT (NIIT University’s aptitude test) exemption and avail scholarships of up to 100%. NU is one of the leading private universities that recognize the CUET score. Over 2,00,000 CUET aspirants in recent years have made NU their preferred choice.
Students can upload their CUET and IPMAT scorecards to apply for the stream of their interest and avail scholarships based on their eligibility. The criteria to avail scholarship for the new-age programmes such as BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, BTech Cyber Security, BTech Robotics and Automation, BTech Biotechnology, BTech Computer Science & Engineering, and BTech Electronics & Communication Engineering that have been designed to provide students with skill sets aligned to the future world of work. Students can also opt for 3-year BBA, BBA Artificial Intelligence, BBA Business Analytics and 5-year Integrated Masters in Business Administration (iMBA) programmes after class XII.
Commenting on the admissions approach, Prof. Prakash Gopalan, President, NIIT University said, “At NIIT University, we are committed to making the admissions journey more accessible and student-friendly for aspiring learners across the country. By accepting CUET and IPMAT scores, we aim to simplify the admissions journey for students and acknowledge the effort they have already invested in these competitive exams. Through this approach, deserving candidates can receive an exemption from the NUAT and move directly to the personal interaction stage. Our goal is to identify motivated learners early and provide them with an environment that combines strong academics, industry exposure, and experiential learning, enabling them to build meaningful and future-ready careers.”
NU’s strong industry connect is not limited to assured internships and placements. It extends to co-creation of curriculum, lectures and talks by industry experts, joint research, and evaluations, etc. Through exposure to real-time projects under the guidance of industry professionals, the students develop professional and practical skills in their chosen field and an understanding of what it means to apply knowledge in a real work setting.
This year, the graduating class achieved 100% placement, continuing NU’s legacy of consistently preparing students for successful careers. Backed by a strong ecosystem of 830+ industry partners, NU achieved an exceptional 94% role fitment for BTech graduates and 89% for management programmes, highlighting that students are not only placed but also matched to roles that suit their skills and aspirations. Students secured roles in leading organizations such as GoDaddy, AllState, Policy Bazaar, Thomson Reuters, Thoucentric, Irdeto, DSCI, Astra Security, GE Appliances, BigBasket, Edelweiss, Mercer|Mettl, S&P Global and Zebra Technologies. Located just 1.5 hours from Delhi International Airport, NU offers easy accessibility for students across Delhi NCR