ITM University, Raipur is a state private university located in Raipur, the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is part of the wider ITM (Institute for Technology and Management) group of educational institutions and was established under a state legislative enactment of the Government of Chhattisgarh, which allows it to award degrees recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Key facts
| Name | ITM University, Raipur |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Country | India |
| Affiliation / recognition | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Parent group | ITM Group of Institutions |
Background
ITM University, Raipur was set up as a private university by an Act of the Chhattisgarh State Legislature. As a state private university, it operates as a self-financed institution while functioning within the regulatory framework laid down by the state government and the UGC. The university is one of several institutions in Chhattisgarh that emerged after the state began granting recognition to private universities in order to expand access to higher education in disciplines such as engineering, management, sciences, and humanities.
The institution is associated with the broader ITM network, which has run technical and management education programmes in India for several decades, with affiliated campuses and institutes in different states.
Academics
The university typically offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across faculties that include engineering and technology, management, computer applications, sciences, commerce, and humanities. Programmes are structured under schools or departments, and admission is conducted through entrance examinations and merit-based criteria in line with state and national norms.
Campus and location
The campus is situated in Raipur, which serves as the administrative, commercial, and educational hub of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is well connected by rail, road, and air through Swami Vivekananda Airport, making the university accessible to students from across central and eastern India.
Significance
As a private university operating in Chhattisgarh, ITM University, Raipur contributes to the state's growing higher education sector, complementing public institutions such as Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University and the National Institute of Technology, Raipur. Private universities of this kind have played a role in widening enrolment in professional courses within the state.
Related topics
- Raipur
- Chhattisgarh
- Education in Chhattisgarh
- List of universities in India
- University Grants Commission (India)
- Private universities in India
References
- Wikidata entry: Q29467583
- University Grants Commission, list of state private universities.