Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University (KMCLU), Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) is a state public multidisciplinary and multilingual university, established in 2009. It is located on the Sitapur–Hardoi Bypass Road, near IIM Lucknow. The university is named after the revered Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer, known as Gharib Nawaz (Benefactor of the Poor).
KMCLU has a distinctive academic focus on languages, humanities, social sciences, professional education, and emerging technologies. It integrates linguistic scholarship with interdisciplinary and skill-based learning, aligning with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and global higher education benchmarks. The university promotes multilingualism, research, employability, innovation, and social responsibility.
In 2025, KMCLU received its first NAAC accreditation with a CGPA of 2.86 (Grade B++), demonstrating compliance with national quality benchmarks in academic governance, infrastructure, and institutional planning. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs, with admissions conducted through CUET UG & PG and other entrance exams.