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Private university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Integral University IU Lucknow logo Former names Institute of Integral Technology, Dasauli Motto Inspiring Excellence[1] Type Private Established 1998 (1998) Accreditation NAAC A+ Academic affiliations UGC Chancellor S. W. Akhtar Vice-Chancellor Furqan Qamar[2][3] Students 12000+ Location Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh , India Campus Urban Website iul.ac.in

**Integral University** is a private university in [Lucknow](/source/Lucknow), the capital of [Uttar Pradesh](/source/Uttar_Pradesh), [India](/source/India), It is located in the North-eastern part of the city in Dashauli, approximately 17Km from the center of the City. Integral University, the first enacted Minority University in the country, started functioning from 1 April 2004. U.G.C. accorded Integral University recognition under section 2(f) of the U.G.C. Act, 1956. The university was founded in 2004.

## History

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### Founding

The foundation stone was laid on 3 November 1993 by [Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi](/source/Abul_Hasan_Ali_Hasani_Nadwi), rector of [Darul-uloom Nadwatul Ulama](/source/Darul-uloom_Nadwatul_Ulama) at the Institute of Integral Technology, Lucknow. The main building was inaugurated by the then governor of Uttar Pradesh [Motilal Vora](/source/Motilal_Vora) on 14 January 1996. An engineering college was simultaneously established by the Islamic Council for Productive Education (ICPE) in 1997, which started functioning in 1998 with two courses; Computer Science Engineering, and Electronics Engineering. Later other courses like Architecture, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Master of Computer Application [4] were added. [Atal Bihari Vajpayee](/source/Atal_Bihari_Vajpayee), the then prime minister of India, laid the foundation stone of a residential complex on 30 June 1999. During his speech, he expressed his hope that the Institute of Integral Technology, Lucknow having the abbreviation IIT will maintain the same standard as the [other IITs](/source/Indian_Institutes_of_Technology) do. The Institute is then affiliated to [Uttar Pradesh Technical University](/source/Uttar_Pradesh_Technical_University_(UPTU)).

### Transformation into university

In recognition of the growth of the school, then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, [Mulayam Singh Yadav](/source/Mulayam_Singh_Yadav) declared that the Institute of Integral Technology, Lucknow shall be elevated to a full-fledged university in no time. [*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] He granted Minority Status to the institute. Soon after this declaration, he got the bill passed in the Assembly on 26 February 2004 and issued Govt. Gazette Notification No. 389/ lkr - fo -1-1 (d)-9-2004 dated 27 February 2004 for the formation of Integral University, Lucknow, under Act Number 9 of 2004 by the Uttar Pradesh state government.[5] It is approved under Sections 2(F), 22(1) & 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956. It has been declared eligible to receive Central Assistance under Section 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. U.G.C. accorded Integral University recognition under section 2(f) of U.G.C. Act, 1956. The university started in 2004. The existing faculties in the university were re-organized and new faculties of Science, Pharmacy, Education, Management Studies, Health & Medical Sciences, Agricultural Science & Technology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Computer Applications, Medical Sciences & Allied Health Sciences, and Law were added.[5][6]

## Academics

### Faculties

Integral University consists of 11 faculties:[7]

- Faculty of Agriculture Science & Technology[8]

- Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Design[9]

- Faculty of Commerce & Management[10]

- Faculty of Education[11]

- Faculty of Engineering & IT[12]

- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences[13]

- Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences[14]

- Faculty of Law[15]

- Faculty of Pharmacy[16]

- Faculty of Science[17]

- Faculty of Nursing[18]

## Rankings

### Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Design

Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Design, Integral University was ranked 28 in the department of architecture ranking in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023.

### Faculty of Law

Integral University was ranked 41 in the faculty of law ranking in India by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023.

### Pharmacy

University rankings General – India NIRF (Overall) (2024)[19] 151-200 Outlook India (Emerging Universities) (2022)[20] 19 Pharmacy – India NIRF (2024)[21] 45

Integral University was ranked 45 in the pharmacy ranking in India by [National Institutional Ranking Framework](/source/National_Institutional_Ranking_Framework) (NIRF) in 2024.[22]

Integral University is also NAAC A+ Accredited Institution.[23]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Integral University"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130502004532/http://integraluniversity.ac.in/net/Default.aspx). Archived from [the original](http://www.integraluniversity.ac.in/net/Default.aspx) on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Vice Chancellor"](https://www.iul.ac.in/About/leadership/ViceChancellor.aspx). *Integral University*. Integral University Lucknow. Retrieved 6 March 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Furqan Qamar. ["I'm happy to share that I'm starting a new position as Vice-Chancellor at Integral University, Lucknow"](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/furqan-qamar-00629a23_im-happy-to-share-that-im-starting-a-new-activity-7435528218998337536-maou). *LinkedIn*. Retrieved 6 March 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Master of Computer Applications (MCA Course) | Integral University"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Program/PG/master-of-computer-application-mca-course.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 23 August 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-lawsofindia.org_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-lawsofindia.org_5-1) ["The Integral University Act, 2004 : Act 9 of 2004"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140911144358/http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/uttar_pradesh/2004/2004UP9.pdf) (PDF). *Lawsofindia.org*. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 30 November 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Laws of India : The Integral University Act, 2004"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121015234855/http://www.lawsofindia.org/statelaw/1669/TheIntegralUniversityAct2004.html). *Lawsofindia.org*. Archived from the original on 15 October 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Integral University Lucknow"](https://iul.ac.in/Department/Department_AtoZ.aspx). *Iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 30 November 2018.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Faculty of Agriculture | Integral University Lucknow | Agricultural Sciences & Programs"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Agr.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Faculty of Architecture | Integral University Lucknow | Architecture Programs & Admissions"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Architecture.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Excellence in Business Education: Management Faculty at Integral University Lucknow"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Management.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Faculty of Education: Empowering Future Educators at Integral University Lucknow"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_edu.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Engineering Education at Integral University Lucknow: Empowering Future Innovators"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Engineering.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Excellence in Health and Medical Faculty: Integral University Lucknow"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_healthMedical.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Humanities and Social Sciences Excellence at Integral University Lucknow | Courses, Faculty, Research"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Department/HumanitiesSocialSciences.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Transformative Law Education at Integral University Lucknow | Courses, Faculty, Practical Training"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Department/Law.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Faculty of Pharmacy | Integral University Lucknow | Pharmacy Courses & Research"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Pharmacy.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Excellence in Science Education at Integral University Lucknow | Courses, Faculty, Research"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Department/Science.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Faculty of Nursing | Integral University Lucknow | Nursing Courses & Research"](https://www.iul.ac.in/Faculty/Fclt_Nursing.aspx). *www.iul.ac.in*. Retrieved 20 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rankings_NIRF_O_2024_19-0)** ["National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Overall)"](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/OverallRanking.html). *[National Institutional Ranking Framework](/source/National_Institutional_Ranking_Framework)*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(India)). 12 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rankings_OUTLOOK_E_P_U_2022_20-0)** ["Outlook-ICARE India's Top Universities Rankings 2022: Top 15 Emerging State Private Universities"](https://www.outlookindia.com/education/outlook-icare-india-s-top-universities-rankings-2022-top-15-emerging-state-private-universities-magazine-214036#:~:text=7%3A27%20pm-,Outlook's%20annual%20ICARE%20rankings%20of%20India's%20top%2015%20Emerging%20State,second%20and%20third%20position%20respectively.). *[Outlook India](/source/Outlook_India)*. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Rankings_NIRF_P_2024_21-0)** ["National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024 (Pharmacy)"](https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2024/PharmacyRanking.html). *[National Institutional Ranking Framework](/source/National_Institutional_Ranking_Framework)*. [Ministry of Education](/source/Ministry_of_Education_(India)). 12 August 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["NIRF Ranking 2024"](https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf) (PDF).

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v t e Education in Lucknow Universities/ institutes/ colleges Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Indian Institute of Information Technology Institute of Engineering and Technology Institute of Hotel Management Indian Institute of Management Integral University Isabella Thoburn College King George's Medical University Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow Christian College Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts National P. G. College Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Shia College University of Lucknow Private schools Cathedral School of Lucknow City Montessori School St. Francis' College La Martinière College Loreto Convent Lucknow Public School Montfort Inter College Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Government schools Bal Vidya Mandir Govt. Inter College Kendriya Vidyalaya Manak Nagar Railway Inter College Sainik School Infant/junior Municipal Nursery School

v t e Universities in Uttar Pradesh (partial list) Central Aligarh Muslim University Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Banaras Hindu University Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University University of Allahabad State Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya Bundelkhand University Chaudhary Charan Singh University Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University Gautam Buddha University Guru Jambheshwar University Harcourt Butler Technical University Jananayak Chandrashekhar University Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University King George's Medical University Maa Pateswari University Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University Allahabad State University Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences Siddharth University U.P. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University and Cattle Research Institute University of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Forestry & Horticulture University Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University Deemed (public) Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Indian Veterinary Research Institute Deemed (private) Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Nehru Gram Bharati Private Amity University, Noida Bennett University Chandigarh University, Unnao Era University Galgotias University GLA University IIMT University Integral University J.S. University Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Divyanga University Mangalayatan University Mahayogi Gorakhnath University Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Maharishi University of Information Technology Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan University Monad University Rama University Sanskriti University Sharda University Shobhit University Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University Shri Venkateshwara University Swami Vivekanand Subharti University Teerthanker Mahaveer University

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