Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

What Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology does

Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU), formerly Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), is a private university established by the State Government of Gujarat Act in 2001 and located in Gandhinagar, India. The institution pioneered India's first interdisciplinary undergraduate ICT curriculum, integrating Information Technology, Communication Technology, Electronics Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, and Humanities. It operates on a single campus serving undergraduate students through six B.Tech. programmes (ICT, ICT with Computational Science minor, Mathematics and Computing, Electronics and VLSI Design, and the newly launched CS & AI and ECE-AI), two five-year BS-MS dual degrees (Information Technology; Data Science & AI), postgraduate programmes (M.Tech. with ML/Software Systems/VLSI specialisations, M.Sc. in IT, Agriculture Analytics, and Data Science, plus M.Des. in Communication Design and Intelligent UX Design), and Ph.D. programmes across ICT, Mathematical Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences.

The university runs three organisational sub-units — the School of Technology, the School of Law, and the DAU Centre for Entrepreneurship and Incubation (DCEI) — supported by a mobile application suite and ERP system (built with Bloomfield Innovations), a Continuing Education Programme (CEP) for working professionals, and research labs in AI/ML, speech signal processing, computer vision, VLSI, and IoT-enabled systems. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and academic programme fees, on-campus accommodation charges, the CEP division's paid workshops and corporate training engagements (e.g., ₹2,000 for the AI Engineering Bootcamp, ₹5,000 for the AIoT programme), and a placement-driven employer-relationship model that has produced high-value outcomes including a ₹82 lakh highest package in 2023-24 and Google opening its first recruitment drive at the institute. The institution holds NAAC Grade A+ accreditation, IIRF No. 1 ranking among state private universities (2023) and All India Rank 2 among private universities (2025), and Government of Gujarat Centre of Excellence designation.

Name

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

Legal name

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology

Website

https://daiict.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dhirubhai Ambani University (formerly DA-IICT) is a Gujarat-state-established private university in Gandhinagar offering interdisciplinary undergraduate, dual-degree, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in ICT, AI, Data Science, Electronics, and VLSI, alongside a Continuing Education Programme for working professionals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering programs
• Computer science degrees
• Continuing education
• Research university

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programme Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (B.Tech.), dual-degree (BS-MS), postgraduate (M.Tech., M.Sc., M.Des.), and doctoral (Ph.D.) programmes. Fees vary by programme. Financial assistance and stipends are provided to M.Tech. and Ph.D. students in the form of Teaching Assistantships.
2. Continuing Education and Professional Development Programmes: CEP division offers workshops, bootcamps, and short-term programmes to professionals and organisations. Examples include the AI Engineering Bootcamp (₹2,000 per participant), AIoT programme (₹5,000 fully refundable for Gujarat participants), and corporate customised workshops for organisations like Orbrick Consulting.
3. On-campus Accommodation and Facilities: Revenue from hostel/hall of residence fees and campus facility charges for students.
4. Placements and Recruitment: Campus recruitment drives generating employer partnerships and placement records. Companies including Google and top tech firms recruit students annually, with highest packages reaching ₹82 lakh reported.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU, formerly DA-IICT) is a private university offering undergraduate, dual-degree, postgraduate, and doctoral academic programs in Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and VLSI Design, Mathematics, Data Science, and Design. Academic delivery occurs on its Gandhinagar campus through an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates IT, communications, electronics, mathematics, and humanities. The university also operates a Continuing Education Programme (CEP) providing workshops, bootcamps, and corporate training to professionals and organisations.

Product overview

Dhirubhai Ambani University (formerly DA-IICT) is a private university established by the Gujarat State Government that operates as a platform-plus-modules educational institution offering undergraduate, dual-degree, postgraduate, and doctoral programs primarily in Information and Communication Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, and allied disciplines. The core academic portfolio includes six B.Tech. programs (ICT, ICT Honours, MnC, EVD, CS and AI, ECE-AI), two BS-MS dual-degree programs (IT, DS & AI), five postgraduate programs (M.Tech. ICT, M.Sc. IT, M.Sc. Agriculture Analytics, M.Sc. Data Science, M.Des. with CD and IUxD specializations), and Ph.D. programs. Supporting infrastructure includes the Continuing Education Programme (CEP) for professional development, the DAU Centre for Entrepreneurship and Incubation (DCEI) for startup support, and a mobile application and ERP system (developed with Bloomfield Innovations) for student services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech. (ICT) - Bachelor of Technology in Information and Communication Technology Four-year undergraduate program providing foundational education in Information and Communication Technology, established in 2001 as a pioneering curriculum in India.
• B.Tech. (Honours) in ICT with minor in Computational Science Four-year undergraduate program offering advanced interdisciplinary training in Computational Modeling and High-Performance Computing.
• B.Tech. (MnC) - Bachelor of Technology in Mathematics and Computing
• B.Tech. (EVD) - Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and VLSI Design
• B.Tech. (CS and AI) - Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate program commencing AY 2026-27, designed for students seeking strong foundations in Computer Science along with modern Artificial Intelligence technologies.
• B.Tech. (ECE-AI) - Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Artificial Intelligence Four-year undergraduate program commencing AY 2026-27, addressing the growing convergence of electronics, communication systems, and AI-driven technologies.
• BS-MS (IT) - Bachelor of Science Master of Science in Information Technology Five-year integrated dual degree combining computational foundations with advanced software systems, cybersecurity, distributed systems, cloud computing, and human-computer interaction.
• BS-MS (DS and AI) - Bachelor of Science Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Five-year integrated dual degree integrating mathematics, statistics, machine learning, scalable AI systems, and ethical technology practices.
• M.Tech. (ICT) - Master of Technology in Information and Communication Technology
• M.Sc. (IT) - Master of Science in Information Technology
• M.Sc. (Agriculture Analytics) Two-year postgraduate program providing analytics training for agricultural applications and data-driven farming solutions.
• M.Sc. (Data Science)
• M.Des. (Communication Design)
• M.Des. (Intelligent User Experience Design) Two-year postgraduate program (IUxD specialization) offered in AY 2026-27, focusing on user-centered design with AI integration.
• Ph.D. Program
• Continuing Education Programme (CEP)
• DAU Centre for Entrepreneurship and Incubation (DCEI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest placement package of ₹82 lakh in 2023-24; two students secured this package
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UP State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS), LucknowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026The UP State Institute of Forensic Sciences (UPSIFS) in Lucknow signed MoUs with four educational and governmental institutions including DAU, to provide practical forensic science training to students. Through this collaboration, students will gain exposure to case studies, postmortem procedures, medico-legal aspects, and criminal investigation, with the stated goal of making them job-ready.
• King George's Medical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026King George's Medical University is one of the four institutions partnering with UPSIFS and DAU in the forensic science training MoU. The collaboration provides medico-legal and criminal investigation training to forensic science students.
• UP Prisons Administration and Reform ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026UP Prisons Administration and Reform Services partnered with UPSIFS and DAU to contribute practical criminal investigation and forensic science training to students through exposure to real-world prison administration and reform scenarios.
• Maharana Pratap Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology partnered with UPSIFS and DAU in the forensic science training MoU, providing interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students.
• Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Kharagpur (E-Cell IITKGP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025DCEI (Dhirubhai Ambani Centre for Entrepreneurship and Incubation) at DAU, in collaboration with E-Cell IIT Kharagpur, organised the Entrepreneurship Awareness Drive (EAD) Ahmedabad 2025 at the DAU campus. This joint initiative aimed to foster innovation and build a dynamic startup culture in Gujarat, attracting over 100 participants with keynote addresses, panel discussions, and fireside chats featuring prominent entrepreneurs.
• BharatGPT / CoRover.aiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025Mr. Ankush Sabharwal, Founder of BharatGPT & CoRover.ai, served as Chief Guest at the INDGenius AI Summit 2025 organised by IEEE Student Branch, DAU. He shared insights on AI, problem-solving approaches, and the importance of knowledge sharing, contributing to the summit's mission of exploring AI's impact across industries.
• TechD Cybersecurity LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025TechD Cybersecurity Limited (formerly Techdefence Labs) sponsored the IntelliHack 2025 hackathon at the INDGenius AI Summit 2025. Ten teams presented cybersecurity solutions to Mr. Vivek Anand, Vice President of TechD Cybersecurity Ltd., and winners were awarded prizes.
• Orbrick Consulting Private LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 September 2025CEP at DAU organised a two-day customised workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Design Thinking for Orbrick Consulting (September 13-14, 2025). Led by Prof. Dhaval Joshi (Adjunct Faculty, DAU; Founder, Simulabs), the workshop blended technical AI knowledge with human-centred Design Thinking approaches.
• Orbrick Consulting Private LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 December 2024CEP at DAU conducted a custom-designed interactive workshop on 'Design Thinking & AI' for Orbrick Consulting, a consulting organisation focused on digital transformation of businesses. The workshop provided practical techniques for understanding AI capabilities and applying Design Thinking to business cases.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IIIT Hyderabad: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad is a not-for-profit private university focused on IT and computer-science education and research. It mirrors DAU's ICT-centric undergraduate and research positioning, and is a direct comparable in India's niche of ICT-specialised technical universities.
• BITS Pilani: Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani is a deemed private university with a multi-campus model, integrated first-degree programmes, and strong industry placement outcomes. It is highly comparable to DAU on private-university status, tech-focused curriculum, and dual-degree offerings.
• IIIT Bangalore: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore is a private IT-focused institute offering integrated MTech, MS, and PhD programmes with strong industry partnerships. Comparable to DAU as a research-oriented ICT-specialised institution targeting similar talent and employer pools.
• PES University: PES University is a Bangalore-based private university offering B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes with strong computer science and emerging-tech curricula. Directly comparable to DAU on private-university tech education positioning and competitive enrolment geography.

Regional players

• IIT Gandhinagar: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is a publicly-funded IIT located in the same city as DAU. While funded differently, it competes for the same top-tier engineering talent pool in Gujarat and is a primary regional competitor for both students and faculty.
• Nirma University: Nirma University is a Gujarat-based private university offering undergraduate and postgraduate engineering, management, and law programmes. It is a direct regional comparable to DAU in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar corridor for engineering applicants and faculty talent.

Broad incumbents

• VIT Vellore: Vellore Institute of Technology is one of India's largest private technical universities with multi-campus operations, broad engineering programmes, and high-volume placement drives. A broad incumbent comparable to DAU on private tech-university positioning but at significantly larger scale.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is a deemed private university with multi-campus operations spanning engineering, medicine, and management. Comparable to DAU as a long-established private university with strong placements, but at much broader and larger scale.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a large private deemed university offering broad engineering, medical, and management programmes with extensive placement infrastructure. Comparable to DAU on private tech-university positioning, but materially larger and more diversified.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-campus deemed private university with strong engineering programmes, NAAC A++ accreditation, and active AI/computing research. Comparable to DAU on private-university positioning, NAAC rating-driven credibility, and engineering-portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/da-iict
• Instagraminstagram.com/daiictofficial

Compliance2 records

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