The NorthCap University (formerly known as ITM University) [NCU], Gurgaon established in 1996 is a Private University, currently having 101-150 position in NIRF Ranking 2025 and 1401-1500 score out of 1529 in QS Asia 2026. NCU Gurgaon is approved by MoE (MHRD), BCI, ACU, UGC, IAU and DSIR, and is accredited by NAAC-A. Admission in The NorthCap University is offered in Engineering, Management and Humanities at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | The NorthCap University, Gurgaon |
| Formerly Known As | ITM University, Gurgaon |
| Estd. Year | 1996 |
| Approved/Recognised by | MoE (MHRD), BCI, ACU, UGC, IAU, DSIR |
| Type | Private University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Nupur Prakash |
| Address | HUDA Sector 23-A, Gurgaon - 122017, Haryana, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9311300803, 0124-2365811, 2365812, 2365813 |
| Official Website | https://www.ncuindia.edu/ |
Northcap University, formerly known as ITM University, was founded in the year in 1996 as Institute of Technology and Management. It got university status by the prestigious UGC in the academic year 2009-10. This university is promoted by Educate India Society and has approvals from BCI and has membership of AIU and ACU. The founders had a single mission at that particular time to impart the education of international standards. It has been attracting talented students, expert faculty members and corporate giants for placements. It has also developed an alliance with Arizona State University which is focused on student’s academic innovations so that it can develop future pathways and success in higher studies.
It is a multidisciplinary university and an amazing place where plenty of degree programs in Engineering, Law, Sciences, Management, and Liberal Arts are offered. It has been giving admissions to the students in the streams like B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ME, and M.Tech in Civil, CSE, BCA, BBA LLB (H), LLM, and B.Sc (H) in PCM, Data Science, B.Com (H), and BA (H) in many subjects. It has been able to receive QS 4 Star rating and overall QS 5 Star in teaching, employability and academic development. It has also been ranked 25 in the green institutional rankings of the year 2022 in the sustainable Indian institutions category.
In a very less time, NCU has emerged as one of the best educational university in North India and it was ranked as ‘The University of the Year 2017’ by the higher education review. The university is also among 150 top universities under the NIRF rankings released by the MHRD department of the government. School of Engineering and Technology is also ranked among the top engineering schools in India by NIRF. It has also been placed in the Band A on the ARIIA Rankings in the deemed to be university category. It is a NAAC-A grade university and is also ranked among the top universities on the 2022 NIRF ranking assessment.
Northcap University gives admission to students in plenty of stream, like engineering, law or management.
How to apply?
Entrance Test: Applicant must have appeared in the JEE Main exam/ any national level entrance exam to take admission in any of the engineering stream. CUET scores are also accepted by this university as a national level test score.
For Ph.D Admissions: The admission in the research programs is done two times in the year where university takes a test and interview. Students who are NET/ GATE/ JRF/ SLET qualified are not required to appear for the admission test at the university. PhD is offered in Engineering, PCM, English, Management, and Law.
Northcap University gives scholarships assistance to its students based on the merit criteria as well as other factors. It has:
Merit Based Scholarship:
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For B.Tech Programs (PCME percentage score of students who are from CBSE Board) |
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95.1% and above score |
35% |
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90.1% and less than 95 |
25% |
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85% and less than 90 |
10% |
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For BCA, B.Sc in DS, BA Psychology(H)/ Economics (H)/ English (H), BBA, (Hons), BBA LLB (Percentage score of students who are from CBSE Board) |
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90% and above score |
25% |
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85% and less than 90 |
10% |
Other Scholarships:
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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101-150 out of 300 | 2025 (Engineering) |
| 101-150 out of 300 | 2024 (Engineering) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) | |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2021 (Universities) | |
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30 out of 50 | 2022 (State Private Universities) |
| 29 out of 50 | 2020 (State Private Universities) | |
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1401-1500 out of 1529 | 2026 (Asia) |
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Band-Performer | 2021 (Private Technical University & Deemed to be University) |
Northcap University has been helping students in getting job profiles in many capacities as technocrats, managers, and entrepreneurs. It is one of the top colleges in the Delhi NCR through which many students have been placed in top MNCs and organisations. The students are given training in such a way that they learn quickly, have excellent analytical skills and at the top of that have the attitude which is needed to be a successful leader in the job. The college has CPAA that is Centre of Professional Attachment and Alumni Engagement which works day and night to enhance the employability of students, and give career and gap counselling to the students.
CPAA has been working hard to impart soft skills, technical skills and other professional skills which are needed by the students to advance in their career. CPAA regularly conducts classes and training programs as soon as a student is enrolled in the university till the time he is placed. It helps students in preparing for the placement process by conducting online mock aptitude tests, arranges pre placement training, group discussion practice, and helps them in improving their presentation skills. Students are exposed to a real world of work environment so that they can get the practical experience and sharpen their skills to easily gel up with the requirements of the industry.
The major recruiters at the company are Denso, Daikin, CBI, Lido, Sapient, Decimal, Urban Company, TCS, and Gemini. The other top recruiters at the university are Amazon, Synopsys, Epsilon, HDFC Bank, Deloitte, and Cognizant.
Northcap University has a beautiful campus with all the needed facilities and infrastructure used by the students, staff and employees.
Library: The library has been providing access to many informative resources like books, periodicals, journals, newspapers so that students can enhance their knowledge and excel in their academics. The library offers reprography services, web OPAC facility can be used from anywhere, other than that it has DELNET services too.
Hostels: It is also offering separate accommodations for boys and girls through hostels to students so that they can stay and enjoy their academics life as soon as they enter the campus. Neat and hygienic dining facilities along with that the rooms are well furnished with all time power backup, Wi-Fi, indoor sports, and other recreational facilities are offered. All accommodations are guarded by the security round the clock.
Cafeteria: A cafeteria is also there at the campus which has self service; students and staff can select different dishes from menu. The cafeteria is designed in a manner that it completes the needs of students and staffs who want to serve people efficiently. In addition to providing rich nutrient and delicious food, it also is a place where students gather to do the chit chat and spend their break time with friends.
Sports: To develop the physical well being of its students, it also promotes the sports in the university. Students can take part in various activities where they can show their calibre and potential in different sporting activities. For that matter there are sports fields available for the games like BB, Volleyball, Football, and Cricket where students can go and practise for their respective games.
Parking: It has 2 underground parking facilities in the basement for staff members and employees and also there is one open parking facility which is available for students.
Other Facilities: There is also a learning development centre which improves the teaching and learning experience of faculty and students. There is a social room where students from different fields sit to rejuvenate after their classes. There are also buses available for transportation, a thought lab and support centre and disability access is also there for the students.
