niit

NIIT, originally known as the National Institute of Information Technology, is an Indian multinational corporation that provides learning and knowledge solutions. It was founded in 1981 by Rajendra S. Pawar and Vijay Thadani to address the growing need for skilled IT professionals in India. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon, India, and maintains a global presence with operations in more than 30 countries through a network of training centers and online platforms.

NIIT organizes its activities across three principal business lines: Corporate Learning Group, which delivers IT and digital transformation training to enterprise clients; Skills and Careers Group, which focuses on individual learners and career-oriented programs; and University Partnerships and Education Solutions, which supports higher education institutions and runs the NIIT University ecosystem. The company emphasizes digital content, simulation-based learning, and blended learning formats to adapt to evolving workforce needs.

Throughout its history, NIIT has broadened its scope beyond traditional IT training to include areas such as cybersecurity, data science, cloud computing, and software development. It engages with governments, universities, and industry partners to support skill development, lifelong learning, and workforce readiness. As part of its education initiatives, NIIT established NIIT University in Neemrana, Rajasthan, to offer programs in engineering, management, and related disciplines, integrating industry partnerships and experiential learning into its curriculum.

NIIT continues to position itself as a provider of technology-enabled education and workforce development solutions, serving individuals, corporate clients, and academic institutions worldwide.