IILM University Gurugram is a state private university located in Gurugram, Haryana, India. Established under a Haryana state legislation, the university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as management, law, liberal arts, design, and technology. It is part of the wider IILM group of educational institutions, which has been engaged in higher education in northern India for several decades.
Key facts
| Name | IILM University Gurugram |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliated group | IILM group of institutions |
Background
The IILM group was founded as a management institute and gradually expanded into multiple campuses and academic verticals. The Gurugram campus, situated in the National Capital Region, was elevated to the status of a private university by the Government of Haryana, allowing it to award its own degrees and design its own curricula within the framework of the University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations applicable to private universities in India.
Academics
The university is organised into schools focusing on areas including:
- Management and business studies
- Law
- Liberal arts and humanities
- Design and visual communication
- Computer applications and technology
Programmes are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, with an emphasis on industry interaction, internships, and applied learning given the campus's location in a major corporate hub.
Campus and location
The campus is situated in Gurugram, a city in the southern part of Haryana that forms part of the Delhi National Capital Region. The location places the university in proximity to a large concentration of multinational corporations, financial services firms, and technology companies, which the institution leverages for placements and collaborative initiatives.
Significance
As a state private university, IILM University Gurugram contributes to the expansion of private higher education in Haryana, a state that has emerged as one of the leading hubs for private universities in India. Its focus on professional and interdisciplinary programmes is aimed at students seeking career-oriented education in the NCR region.
Related topics
- Gurugram
- Education in Haryana
- List of universities in India
- Private universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
- National Capital Region (India)
References
- Wikidata: Q123468294