LNCT Group of Colleges

What LNCT Group of Colleges does

LNCT Group of Colleges, founded in 1994 by Shri Jai Narain Chouksey under the H.K. Kalchuri Education Trust, is a private multi-campus higher education group headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It operates 12+ colleges and campuses spanning Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and Bilaspur, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering (B.Tech, M.Tech), management (MBA, BBA), computer applications (MCA), and pharmacy. The group is NBA-accredited for multiple engineering programs, ISO 9001:2015 certified, NIRF-ranked, and affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV); the group also operates LNCT Vidhyapeeth University as a separate university entity. Infrastructure includes a ~50-acre main campus, 211+ Ph.D faculty, AICTE IDEA Labs, an ISRO START Nodal Center, a Pearson VUE Select Center, and digital systems for library, classrooms, and dining.

The group's core revenue is tuition-based and subscription-like, with secondary streams from placement services and skill development programs delivered through partnerships with Coursera, NPTEL, LinkedIn Learning, Cisco Academy, AWS Academy, and AICTE. Pricing is program-specific and quote-based via prospectus download rather than publicly listed. Demand is generated through entrance exam-based admissions (JEE Main, state-level tests), a dedicated admission cell, education fairs, digital marketing, and the institution's placement track record — 260+ corporate recruiters, 1,800+ closed-campus placement offers, and a highest package of Rs 1 Crore in 2023. Operationally, the group files 191+ patents over the past three years, runs 30+ student clubs and chapters, and runs annual flagship events (Engineer's Olympic, Garbotsav, LN Universe, SRISHTI, BuildVerse Hackathon, InnovX) that double as brand-building and student-recruitment assets.

The go-to-market is sales-led direct institutional admissions supported by placement-driven marketing; customer relationships are anchored to a centralized Career Development Cell and Training & Placement Cell. The group is privately held by the Chouksey family through the H.K. Kalchuri Education Trust, with no disclosed external equity or venture capital. Current leadership includes Dr. Anupam Chouksey (Secretary), Mrs. Poonam Chouksey (Vice Chairperson), and Dr. Ashok Kumar Rai (Director Administration), continuing founder-era governance.

Name

LNCT Group of Colleges

Legal name

H.K. Kalchuri Education Trust

Website

https://lnct.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhopal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fees: LNCT Group generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged across its engineering, management, pharmacy, and computer applications programs. Fee structures vary by program and include registration, course, and examination fees.
2. Placement and Training Services: Career Development Cell facilitates campus placements with corporate recruiters, generating revenue through recruitment drives and industry partnerships.
3. Skill Development and Certification Programs: Revenue generated through Coursera, NPTEL, LinkedIn Learning partnerships and AICTE IDEA Lab skill programs for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

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Product overview

LNCT Group of Colleges is a higher education institution operating across multiple colleges (LNCT, LNCT&S, LNCTE, LNCT MBA, LNCT MCA, LNCT Pharmacy, and others) offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management, computer applications, and pharmacy. The institution provides a portfolio of digital and physical infrastructure products including a Digital Library, Digital Classrooms, AICTE IDEA Labs (at LNCT Bhopal, LNCTE, and LNCT&S) for design thinking and virtual prototyping, the GoKhana-powered Digital Cafeteria for campus dining, and a Hall Booking App. Student-led innovation is supported through Hackathon Club (BuildVerse Hackathon), the KLIC Incubation Centre, EDIIC & AIIC Entrepreneurship Centers, ISA Student Chapter (space technology/rocketry), Techvilla Club, AI Club, and Quest Nature Club (WWF-affiliated). LNCT also serves as an ISRO START 2026 Nodal Center and Pearson VUE Select Center, and operates LNCT Radio for campus media.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kalchuri-LNCT Group Incubation Centre: Incubation centre for startups and innovation under the Kalchuri-LNCT Group partnership
• KLIC (Kalchuri-LNCT Innovation Centre)
• EDIIC
• AIIC
• Quest Nature Club
• LNCT Digital Cafeteria
• ISA Student Chapter

Quantifiable outcome

• 1800+ placement offers from 40 companies in closed campus drives (unbeatable record of Central India)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samsung (Solve for Tomorrow 2026)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 Design Thinking Workshop was conducted at AICTE IDEA Lab, LNCT Bhopal, in association with the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering and Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, encouraging students to create innovative solutions using Design Thinking.
• CISCO (Cisco Networking Academy)coreTechnology or IntegrationLNCT is a Cisco Networking Academy offering CCNA and other networking certifications. The institution has a dedicated CISCO Academy page and integrates Cisco networking curriculum into its programs.
• AWS Academy (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationLNCT is an AWS Academy member, providing cloud computing education and certifications to students through the AWS Academy program.
• LinkedIn LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationLNCT Group partnered with LinkedIn Learning, a first in Madhya Pradesh, providing students with access to professional skill development courses and certifications.
• H.K. Kalchuri Education TrustcoreOthersLNCT Group was established by Shri Jai Narain Chouksey under the banner of H.K. Kalchuri Education Trust in 1994. The trust governs and oversees all LNCT Group institutions.
• AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLNCT Group operates under AICTE approvals and hosts AICTE IDEA Lab, participates in AICTE Pragati and PMKVY scholarship programs, and has various AICTE MoUs. Multiple EOA (Extension of Approval) reports are published for each LNCT institution.
• RGPV (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLNCT and its affiliated institutions are affiliated with RGPV (University of Technology of Madhya Pradesh). The university facilitates MOOC courses with credits for B.Tech students.
• NPTEL / SWAYAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLNCT Group (LNCT, LNCT&S, LNCTE, JNCT) was recognized as SWAYAM-NPTEL Active Local Chapter for a decade of academic excellence, offering online certification courses to students.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLNCT serves as a Nodal Center for ISRO START 2026 Online Training Programme on Space Science & Technology, conducted through the ISRO E-CLASS platform. 36 students were selected, with 35 completing the program.
• Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSanchar Mitra Club was organized in association with DoT, Government of India, with the theme 'Digitally Aware | Cyber Safe | Nation Strong', promoting digital awareness and cyber safety among students.
• WWF-IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuest Nature Club is registered with WWF (MP & CG Office) and collaborates on environmental conservation initiatives including World Environment Day programs and City Nature Challenge.
• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationCoursera courses are available to LNCT students for global exposure and knowledge enhancement, complementing the academic curriculum.
• Young Indians (Yi) - CIIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Indians (Yi) chapter at LNCT Group conducted a technical and social empowerment drive supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), focusing on leadership development, IDS, and social responsibility.
• Scientech Technologies, IndoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty members of CSE/AIML/AIDS/EC LNCT Bhopal undertook an industry-academia collaboration visit to Scientech Technologies, Indore, exploring opportunities for student internships, live projects, and future collaborative initiatives.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GroupLnct
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LnctBroadcastingChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/LNCTGroupOfCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/lnctgroupofcolleges

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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