Maharishi University of Information Technology (MUIT), Lucknow, is a private university founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 2001 through MUIT Uttar Pradesh Act No. 31 of 2001. It is recognised by the UGC, approved by AICTE and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), and accredited by NAAC with Grade B+.

MUIT has its main campus in Lucknow and a constituent unit in Noida. Its Lucknow campus has seven schools covering Engineering and Technology, Business Management, Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agriculture, Humanities and Arts, and Science of Consciousness. The university has more than 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty members.

Industry engagement and campus hiring are handled by the Maharishi Industry Relations Cell (MIRC). The university also provides merit-based fee support through the Maharishi Scholarship Scheme.

  • At the undergraduate level, MUIT provides more than 30 programmes:
    • Students can choose B.Tech in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Sciences, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, or Mechanical Engineering.
    • Other options include BCA, BBA, B.Com, BA in several subjects, B.Sc in Agriculture, Biotechnology and science subjects.
    • The university also runs B.Pharm and diploma programmes in Engineering and Pharmacy.
    • Four-year Hons. versions of B.Tech, BCA, BBA, B.Com, BA and B.Sc are available under NEP 2020.
  • MUIT offers more than 25 postgraduate programmes:
    • The MBA is available in Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and International Business.
    • Students may also pursue MCA, M.Tech in 15 specialisations, M.Pharm or M.Sc Agriculture.
    • Further choices include MA in multiple subjects, M.Com, MSW and M.Sc in science subjects.
  • For research study, PhD programmes are offered in Engineering, Science, Commerce, Arts, Pharmacy and Agriculture.

The four-year B.Tech fee is INR 4,00,000 for CSE and INR 4,80,000 for Cyber Security or Data Sciences. The two-year MBA costs INR 1,60,000. Companies associated with recruitment include Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tata Consultancy Services and Cognizant.

Admission Update: The 2027-28 admission cycle is expected to begin in March 2027, while classes are expected to start in August 2027. B.Tech applicants may prepare for JEE Main, CUET UG or the MUIT Entrance Exam in 2027.

MUIT Lucknow Admission Dates 2027

The university expects to open applications for its 2027-28 academic session in March 2027. The dates follow its usual admission pattern and remain tentative until MUIT issues the final schedule.

EventDate
Applications for the 2027-28 session are expected to openMarch 2027
Classes for the 2027-28 session are expected to beginAugust 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

MUIT considers different entrance qualifications for each programme group. The accepted examinations and selection methods are listed below.

Course FamilyExam AcceptedSelection Basis
B.Tech in all branchesJEE Main, CUET UG or MUIT Entrance ExamAccepted examination score or 90%+ in Class 12
B.Pharm / D.PharmaCUET UG or MUIT Entrance ExamMerit in the qualifying examination
BCA / BBA / B.Com / BA / B.ScCUET UG or MUIT Entrance ExamMerit in the qualifying examination
MBACAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG or MUIT EntranceAccepted examination score and group discussion
M.TechGATE or MUIT Entrance ExamGATE score or entrance test performance
MCACUET PG or MUIT Entrance ExamMerit in the qualifying examination
PhDUGC NET, CSIR NET or MUIT EntranceEntrance test and interview

MUIT Lucknow Courses and Fees

MUIT Lucknow runs more than 50 programmes in engineering, management, pharmacy, agriculture, sciences, humanities and commerce. Charges differ across schools and are collected annually. Engineering and pharmacy courses include higher laboratory and equipment components.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
B.Tech (CSE / Civil / Electrical / ECE / Mechanical)4 years10+2 with PCM, 45% aggregate, plus JEE / CUET / MUIT ExamINR 4,00,000
B.Tech (Cyber Security / Data Sciences)4 years10+2 with PCM, 45%, plus JEE / CUET / MUIT ExamINR 4,80,000
B.Tech (Lateral)3 yearsEngineering diploma with 45%INR 3,00,000
B.Pharm4 years10+2 with PCB or PCM and 45%INR 4,00,000
D.Pharma2 years10+2 with PCB and 45%INR 2,00,000
B.Sc (Agriculture)4 years10+2 with Agriculture or Science and 45%INR 2,00,000
BCA / BBA3 years10+2 with 45%INR 2,10,000
B.Com3 years10+2 in Commerce or any stream with 45%INR 1,20,000
BA (General subjects)3 years10+2 with 45%INR 90,000
B.Sc (Science subjects)3 years10+2 with the relevant subject and 45%INR 1,20,000
Diploma in Engineering (various)3 yearsClass 10 with 35%INR 1,38,600
MBA (Finance / Marketing / HR / IT / International Business)2 yearsUndergraduate degree with 50%, plus CAT / MAT / MUIT ExamINR 1,60,000
MCA2 yearsUndergraduate degree with Mathematics and 50%INR 1,60,000
M.Tech (15 specialisations)2 yearsB.Tech in a relevant branch with 50%INR 1,37,400
M.Pharm2 yearsB.Pharm with 55%INR 2,00,000
M.Sc Agriculture2 yearsB.Sc Agriculture with 50%INR 1,00,000
M.Sc (Science subjects)2 yearsB.Sc in the relevant subject with 50%INR 72,000
MBA / MCA (Hons.)---
MA / M.Com / MSW2 yearsUndergraduate degree in the relevant subject with 50%INR 63,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Under NEP 2020, the university also has four-year Hons. options for BCA, BBA, B.Com, BA and B.Sc. These programmes add one year of specialised study. M.Tech students can select from 15 specialisations across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, ECE, CSE and related fields.

MUIT Lucknow Admission Process

Admission depends on the programme, qualifying marks and an accepted entrance examination. Applicants complete the online form, provide their examination details, take part in any required selection stage and pay the fee after selection.

B.Tech Admission

Applicants may use JEE Main, CUET UG or MUIT Entrance Exam scores for B.Tech admission. A student with at least 90% in Class 12 can receive direct admission without taking an entrance examination.

  • Applicants must complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or an equivalent combination. The minimum aggregate is 45% for General, OBC and EWS candidates and 40% for SC, ST and PWD candidates.
  • Students first submit the online application at lucknow.maharishiuniversity.ac.in. They then provide a JEE or CUET score, or sit for the MUIT Entrance Exam. MUIT prepares the merit list, after which selected students pay the fee and confirm admission.

MBA Admission

The MBA selection process accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, CUET PG or MUIT management entrance test scores. The same procedure applies to Finance, Marketing, HRM, IT and International Business.

  • A bachelor’s degree in any field with at least 50% aggregate is required.
  • The stages include online registration, submission of an accepted score or completion of the MUIT test, a group discussion, publication of the merit list and final admission.

B.Pharm and M.Pharm Admission

Pharmacy admissions follow the eligibility standards set by the Pharmacy Council of India.

  • B.Pharm applicants need 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, along with at least 45% aggregate.
  • M.Pharm requires a B.Pharm degree with a minimum aggregate of 55%.
  • Applicants use CUET UG, CUET PG or the MUIT Entrance Exam, as applicable, and seats are assigned on merit.

M.Tech and PhD Admission

For M.Tech, MUIT gives preference to GATE scores but also considers its own entrance examination. PhD applicants must have a postgraduate degree with 55% aggregate. They must qualify through UGC NET, CSIR NET or the MUIT research entrance test and then attend an interview.

MUIT Lucknow Placements

The Maharishi Industry Relations Cell manages recruitment drives, internships and contact with employers. Throughout the academic year, MIRC prepares students through aptitude sessions, communication workshops and technical interview coaching.

Recruiters associated with the university include Wipro, HCL Technologies, TCS and Cognizant, along with regional consulting and IT companies. Engineering students commonly move into IT services, software development and core engineering. MBA students generally find opportunities in banking, finance, retail and FMCG companies.

SectorConfirmed Recruiters
IT and SoftwareTCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Cognizant
Electronics and Core EngineeringRegional manufacturing and engineering firms
Banking and FinancePublic and private sector banks, financial services firms
Pharma and HealthcareRegional pharmaceutical companies and hospitals
MUIT has not released a combined placement report containing batch-wise or course-wise average and highest salary packages. Students can contact MIRC at the Lucknow campus for detailed placement figures before deciding on admission.

MUIT Lucknow Scholarships

Academic performance is recognised through the Maharishi Scholarship Scheme, which reduces fees for eligible students. UP-domicile students from reserved categories and economically weaker groups may also apply for government-supported schemes.

ScholarshipEligibilityBenefit
Maharishi Scholarship SchemeHigh academic performance under merit-based criteriaFee reduction, with the percentage depending on the merit tier
UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)UP-domicile SC or ST students who meet the parental income conditionsFull or partial tuition fee reimbursement under UP government rules
UP OBC/EWS ScholarshipUP-domicile OBC or EWS students with parental income below INR 2 LakhsPartial fee assistance under government rules
Direct Admission Merit RelaxationAt least 90% in Class 12 from a recognised boardDirect B.Tech admission without an entrance examination

MUIT Lucknow Campus and Infrastructure

The main Lucknow campus contains seven academic schools, research centres, science and computer laboratories, seminar halls and a library. At the Noida constituent unit, seven more schools cover engineering, law, business studies, pharmacy, media and animation.

Separate hostels are available for boys and girls at the Lucknow campus, with charges of up to INR 30,000 per year. Students can participate through the NSS chapter and use the sports complex. The Maharishi botFiesta robotics competition drew more than 250 teams in 2024. Student business ideas receive support from the university’s Incubation and Innovation Foundation.

MUIT Lucknow vs Integral University vs BBD University

Students considering private universities in Lucknow and nearby parts of Uttar Pradesh may compare MUIT with Integral University and Babu Banarasi Das University. All three are private, multidisciplinary universities with courses in fields such as engineering, management, pharmacy and sciences.

ParameterMUIT LucknowIntegral UniversityBBD University
Established200120042010
NAAC GradeB+AB+
UGC RecognisedYesYesYes
Student Strength15,000+10,000+Data not published
B.Tech Annual FeeINR 1,00,000INR 1,10,000INR 1,25,000
MBA Annual FeeINR 80,000INR 90,000INR 1,00,000
Pharmacy ProgrammeB.Pharm, M.Pharm, D.PharmaB.Pharm, M.PharmB.Pharm
HostelAvailable, up to INR 30,000 per yearAvailableAvailable

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Among the three institutions, MUIT has the largest stated student enrolment and a wider programme range. Its Science of Consciousness school is not offered by the other two universities. Integral University has the higher NAAC Grade A and is preferred by some pharmacy applicants and students from minority communities. BBD University is often considered by applicants seeking management study and access to a Lucknow-focused recruiter network.

MUIT Lucknow FAQs

Ques. Which NAAC accreditation grade has MUIT Lucknow received?

Ans. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council has awarded MUIT Lucknow Grade B+.

Ques. Which examinations can a student use for MUIT Lucknow B.Tech admission?

Ans. MUIT accepts JEE Main, CUET UG and MUIT Entrance Exam scores for B.Tech. Students with at least 90% in Class 12 may take direct admission. Other applicants need a minimum aggregate of 45% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Ques. How much does a four-year B.Tech programme at MUIT Lucknow cost?

Ans. The four-year fee is INR 4,00,000 for Computer Science, Civil, Electrical, ECE and Mechanical Engineering. Cyber Security and Data Sciences cost INR 4,80,000 for four years, equal to INR 1,20,000 per year.

Ques. What fee and specialisations are available for the MUIT Lucknow MBA?

Ans. The two-year MBA has a total fee of INR 1,60,000, or INR 80,000 per year. Its five specialisations are Finance, Marketing, HR, IT and International Business.

Ques. Are hostel rooms provided at MUIT Lucknow?

Ans. Yes. The Lucknow campus provides separate hostels for boys and girls. Hostel charges are up to INR 30,000 per year.

Ques. What recruiters have hired students through MUIT Lucknow’s placement cell?

Ans. MIRC has supported recruitment by TCS, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Cognizant, as well as employers in IT, banking and pharmaceuticals. Students seeking batch-wise figures can contact MIRC at the Lucknow campus.

Ques. What should applicants know before choosing MUIT Lucknow for B.Tech?

Ans. MUIT is a UGC-recognised and AICTE-approved private university with NAAC Grade B+. It runs B.Tech across seven branches, including Cyber Security and Data Sciences, and has recruiter links in IT and core engineering. Applicants can compare its fees, courses and facilities with Integral University and BBD University according to their preferred programme and budget.

Ques. When is the MUIT Lucknow 2027-28 admission cycle expected to begin?

Ans. Applications for the 2027-28 session are expected to open in March 2027, based on the university’s usual academic schedule. Applicants should check lucknow.maharishiuniversity.ac.in for the confirmed dates.