Jaypee University of Information Technology (also J. P. University of Information Technology and JUIT) (Hindi: जेपी सूचना तकनीक विश्वविद्यालय) is a private engineering university in Waknaghat, Himachal Pradesh, India. The university curriculum focuses on undergraduate and postgraduate engineering studies and research in engineering disciplines. Jaypee University of Information Technology is recognised by the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It was set up by Act No. 14 of 2002 vide Extraordinary Gazette notification of Government of Himachal Pradesh dated May 23, 2002. JUIT was approved by the University Grants Commission under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, the University commenced academic activities from July 2002. The university is located 3 kilometers off National Highway 22 (from Waknaghat) which runs from Kalka to Shimla (India). The university campus is spread over 25 acres (100,000 m) of the green slopes of Waknaghat. The town of Kasauli can be seen from the university on one side, far on the hill. Though the university campus is situated off the National Highway and can be reached by taxi cabs and autorikshaws available at University Gate and Waknaghat.