NIILM University is a private university located in Kaithal, Haryana, India. It was established by the Haryana State Legislature in 2011 under Haryana Act No. 16. The university received an award in 2013 from India's Minister for Higher Education for being the best upcoming private university in a rural area. The university has several schools covering fields like engineering, mass communication, hotel management, fashion, applied sciences, management, commerce, and international law. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs with emphasis on practical training and workshops to prepare students for careers in the relevant industries.