What MIT ADT University does

MIT ADT University (legally MIT Art, Design and Technology University) is a private multidisciplinary state university in Pune, India, established by the Government of Maharashtra in 2015 under the MIT ADT University Act No. XXXIX of 2015. The university operates across 18+ constituent schools covering Engineering, Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Design, Architecture, Film & Media, Fine Arts & Performing Arts, Management, Law, Humanities, Maritime Studies, Vedic Sciences, Food Technology, Bioengineering, and Education, on a 125-acre green campus in Loni-Kalbhor. It is accredited by NAAC (A-Grade), holds DASCA accreditation for AI & Data Science (first in Maharashtra), is recognised as an Atal Incubation Centre by NITI Aayog, and operates a Centre of Distance and Online Education (CDOE). The university is led by founder Prof. Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad (President) and Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad (Executive President & Vice-Chancellor), with no identified external institutional investors.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs (e.g., B.Tech at ₹2.27 lakh/year, B.Arch at ₹1.90 lakh/year, M.Arch at ₹1.76 lakh/year), with NRI/PIO/OCI candidates paying 1.5x Indian fees. The student GTM is sales-led through entrance exams (PERA-CET, JEE, NEET, NATA, GATE), school outreach, education fairs, and webinars, supplemented by event-driven visibility via Persona Fest and Vishwanath Sports Meet. Industry partnerships (Mercedes-Benz/NSDC IGNiTE 4.0, Bentley Systems Centre of Excellence, Studio4, IFC, CREDAI) function both as recruitment aids and as program co-development channels. The university reports 70,000+ enrolled students, 1,001-5,000 employees, 400+ copyrights, 65+ patents, 20+ designs, and 179+ research projects, but revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

MIT ADT University

Legal name

MIT Art, Design and Technology University

Website

https://mituniversity.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

MIT ADT University is a private multidisciplinary state university in Pune, India, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across 18+ schools (engineering, AI, design, architecture, film, maritime, law, performing arts) to 70,000+ students, with revenue generated primarily through annual tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC), STEM-Focused Research Universities (Engineering & Applied Sciences) (EDAHABAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Multidisciplinary university
• Engineering education programs
• Design and architecture education
• Research and incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Program Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees across diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs including Engineering, Design, Management, Architecture, Law, Film, Fine Arts, Technology, Humanities, Maritime Studies, and Education. Fee structures vary by program (B.Tech at ₹2,27,000 per year, M.Tech programs around ₹1,00,000 per year, B.Arch at ₹1,90,000 per year).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MIT ADT University is a multi-disciplinary private university delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and diploma programs across Engineering, Design, Architecture, Management, Law, Film, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Computer Science, AI, Maritime Studies, Bioengineering, Food Technology, Humanities, Vedic Sciences, and Education. Programs are delivered through 18+ constituent schools on a 125-acre Pune campus and via a Centre of Distance and Online Education, with ancillary offerings including an Atal Incubation Centre, a Bentley Systems Centre of Excellence for Infrastructure Innovation, and skill development programs such as IGNiTE 4.0 with NSDC and Mercedes-Benz India.

Product overview

MIT Art, Design and Technology University (MIT-ADT) is a multi-disciplinary New Generation University offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 18+ schools including Engineering, Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Design, Architecture, Film & Media, Fine Arts, Management, Law, Humanities, Maritime Studies, Technology, and Education. The university operates as a platform-plus-ecosystem model combining academic programs with research incubation (Atal Incubation Centre, CREIYA), industry partnerships (Bentley Systems Centre of Excellence, Studio4 for Intelligent Building Design), and skills training (IGNiTE 4.0 with Mercedes-Benz/NSDC). Notable specialized offerings include AI/Data Science programs (DASCA accredited), M.Tech Intelligent Building Design with BIM/Digital Twins/AI-ML, Certification in AI for Architecture, and M.Arch in Traditional Indian Architectural Knowledge Systems. The university also hosts annual events (Vishwanath Sports Meet, Persona Fest) and maintains 65+ patents, 400+ copyrights, and 179+ research projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vishwanath Sports Meet (VSM): Annual national level inter-collegiate/inter-university sports meet organized by the university
• AIC-MIT-ADT Incubator
• Persona Fest
• MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul
• IGNiTE 4.0

Products and services

• MIT School of Computing School offering computer science and IT programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., Integrated M.Tech., and PhD in computing disciplines for prospective students seeking technology education.
• MIT School of Artificial Intelligence School dedicated to artificial intelligence education and research, part of the Faculty of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, offering DASCA-accredited programs in AI, data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, and intelligent systems.
• MIT Institute of Design Design institute offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Animation Design, Product Design, Fashion Communication, Film & Video Design, User Experience Design, Graphic Design, Interior Space & Furniture Design, Transportation Design, and other design disciplines.
• M.Tech - Intelligent Building Design Industry-partnered master's program with Studio4 Pvt Ltd focusing on BIM, Computational Design, AI & ML for Construction 4.0, Digital Twins, and Intelligent Asset Management with 6-month paid internship for architecture and engineering graduates.
• Certification Course in AI in Architecture 30-hour online certification introducing AI and machine learning concepts in architecture including neural networks, style transfer, and predictive analytics using Google Colab and Rhino/Grasshopper for design students and professionals.
• M.Arch - Traditional Indian Architectural Knowledge Systems (TIAKS) Master's program aligning with NEP integrating Vaastushilpashatra ancient texts, building biology, Indology, traditional knowledge systems with state-of-the-art software skills, approved by Council of Architecture, for architecture graduates.
• IGNiTE 4.0 Program 12-month training program in Electric Vehicle and Industry 4.0 technologies for 1,000 youth with 30% women's participation target, delivered at MIT ADT University (Pune) and Manav Rachna International Institute (Delhi-NCR) through NSDC's Skill India Digital Hub.
• Atal Incubation Centre (AIC-MIT-ADT) Incubator under ATAL Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog for building entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting potential founders through a 'Learning Culture' focusing on IDEA (Innovation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Arts) for student entrepreneurs and early-stage startups.
• MIT Vishwashanti Sangeet Kala Academy Academy for performing arts offering BPA and MPA degrees in Dance, Vocal, and Instrumental music for students pursuing careers in Indian classical and contemporary music and dance.
• MIT School of Film & Television Film and media school offering B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Filmmaking, B.A. in Dramatics, and B.A./M.A. in Direction & Screenplay Writing for aspiring media professionals.
• MIT School of Vedic Sciences School integrating Indian Knowledge Systems with modern education offering programs in Psychology (B.Sc. Hons., M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, M.Sc. Applied Psychology), Vedic Sciences, and integral well-being for students interested in traditional Indian knowledge systems.
• MIT School of Bio-Engineering Sciences and Research Bioengineering school offering B.Tech, Integrated M.Tech, M.Sc. programs in Industrial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, and Environmental Bioengineering, plus PhD research in Synthetic Biology, Genomics, and AI/ML applications for biotechnology students.
• MIT School of Food Technology Food technology institute offering B.Tech and M.Tech programs in food science and technology with emphasis on value addition, processing technology, nutritional goodness, and food security for students pursuing food science careers.
• MIT School of Education & Research Teacher education institution offering B.Ed., M.A. in Education, M.Sc. in eLearning, Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counseling, and PhD (Interdisciplinary) in Education for aspiring teachers and education researchers.
• Centre of Distance and Online Education (CDOE) ODL/Online Learning options for remote students through the dedicated distance education center providing flexible higher education pathways for working professionals and geographically distant learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 Star Rating for Innovation from Ministry of Education
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025NSDC and Mercedes-Benz India jointly launched IGNiTE 4.0 program to train 1,000 youth in Electric Vehicle and Industry 4.0 technologies with 30% women's participation target. 12-month program delivered at MIT ADT University and Manav Rachna International Institute, implemented through Kedman Skilling Private Limited via Skill India Digital Hub.
• Mercedes-Benz IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2025Joint launch of IGNiTE 4.0 program with NSDC to train 1,000 youth in EV and Industry 4.0 technologies. Aligned with government vision to generate 45 million jobs in mobility sector including 9 million in EV ecosystem, projected to create 10 million direct and 50 million indirect jobs by 2030.
• Kedman Skilling Private LimitedminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 11 October 2025Implementation partner for IGNiTE 4.0 EV and Industry 4.0 training program, delivering training through Skill India Digital Hub platform.
• Bentley SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT ADT University partnered with Bentley Systems to launch Centre of Excellence for Infrastructure Innovation, providing students access to industry-leading infrastructure engineering software and training.
• Studio4 Pvt LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry partner for M.Tech Intelligent Building Design program. Provides internship and employment assurance, delivers BIM Fundamentals & Information Management, Computational Fabrication & Robotics, Intelligent Asset Management, and Digital Twins training modules. Blended learning mode with industry expert trainers.
• International Finance Corporation (IFC) - World Bank GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIFC offers Designing for Greater Efficiency (DfGE) certification course to promote awareness and understanding of green buildings. Course teaches resource efficiency measures using EDGE building software for energy, water, and material consumption quantification.
• CREDAIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal Estate & Urban Infrastructure Management specialization in BBA program developed in association with CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India). Provides industry exposure and placement opportunities in real estate sector.
• Planungsbüro Mahnel (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman-based firm recruiting M.Tech Intelligent Building Design graduates at 58 LPA package. Part of international recruitment network for architecture and building design programs.
• Dept. of Municipalities and Transport, AlAIN, DubaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment department recruiting M.Tech Intelligent Building Design graduates at 45 LPA package. International placement partner for infrastructure planning graduates.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Christ University: Private deemed university in India with a multi-disciplinary portfolio including law, management, engineering, humanities, and sciences. Comparable in private multi-school model, scale, and undergraduate-focused student recruitment.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Large Indian private multi-disciplinary university with strong engineering, computing, AI, and management programs and extensive corporate placement network. Comparable in scale, multi-school structure, and emphasis on industry-aligned curriculum.
• Lovely Professional University (LPU): One of India's largest private universities by enrollment with a similarly broad multi-disciplinary structure spanning engineering, design, law, film, agriculture, and more. Comparable in scale, tuition-based revenue model, and pan-Indian student recruitment.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Large private deemed university with strong engineering, computing, AI, biomedical, and management programs and significant R&D output. Direct peer in scale, multi-disciplinary offerings, and placement-driven positioning.
• Amity University: Pan-Indian private multi-campus university offering engineering, management, law, design, architecture, and biotechnology programs. Comparable breadth of disciplines and private multi-school model targeting similar undergraduate and postgraduate student segments.
• Symbiosis International University: A leading Pune-based private multi-disciplinary deemed university with 18+ schools spanning management, law, design, engineering, and liberal arts. Highly comparable as a direct competitor in the same city for student recruitment, faculty, and corporate placements.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Established private deemed university with multi-disciplinary schools (engineering, medicine, management, design, humanities) and global partnerships. Comparable in private multi-school model, scale, and student placement orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Shiv Nadar University: Indian private research-intensive university with strong engineering, science, management, and humanities programs backed by a corporate founder. Comparable in private multi-disciplinary model and emphasis on research and innovation ecosystems.
• BITS Pilani: Premier Indian private institution with strong engineering, computing, and science programs plus extensive placement network. Comparable target market and corporate recruiting base, though narrower in disciplinary breadth.

Regional players

• MIT WPU (MIT World Peace University): Pune-based private multi-disciplinary university from the broader MIT Group of Institutions, overlapping with MIT ADT in city, branding heritage, and program portfolio. Closest head-to-head regional competitor for students, faculty, and corporate partnerships in Pune.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mitadtpune
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MITADTUniversityPune
• Facebookfacebook.com/mitadtuniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mitadtuniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/mitadtvishwanathsportsmeet

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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