NIIT - Growth Phase (1991 - 2000)

Growth Phase (1991 - 2000) 1991

• Bhavishya Jyoti Scholarships launched for meritorious and socially challenged students.
• First overseas office set up in US
• Corporate Training programs started Internationally

1992

• Launched GNIIT, program with Professional Practice launched
• Created I-Write, a revolutionary computer software for people with special needs

1993

• International revenues touch Rs 50 million
• Achieved ISO 9001 for Tick IT for Instructional Software Exports
• NIIT becomes a listed company and launches a successful IPO

1994

• Launched LEDA, a multimedia IT education program for Learning through Exploration, Discovery, and Adventure

1995

• Revenue crosses Rs 1 billion mark
• NIIT becomes Microsoft's Premier Education and Training Partner
• Matrix Structure evolves with Geographies, Businesses and Organisations
• NIIT organizes Microsoft windows training program simultaneously in 4 countries on the day of the launch and becomes Microsoft's Premier Education & Training Partner Status

1996

• First International Education Centre launched in October 2, 1996 in Hong Kong
• Launched NetVarsity, the virtual university
• Awarded ISO 9001 for Computer Education

1997

• NIIT Education centres cross 500 mark
• NIIT gets Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor status
• NIIT becomes the first Indian company to be assessed at SEI CMM Level 5 for Software Business
• NIIT becomes World Economic Forum global growth company

1998

• Market capitalisation crosses USD 1 billion

1999

• Achieved the status of Microsoft best training partner in Asia
• Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand becomes NIIT Brand Ambassador
• NIIT bags order to train students in 371 Tamil Nadu Government schools
• Started the revolutionary Hole-in-the-Wall experiment for disadvantaged children

2000

• Education centres crosses 2000 mark NIIT Brand Ambassador Viswanathan Anand becomes World Champ