IIIT, Allahabad has been established to encourage the study of information technology. We aim to prepare a knowledge workforce comparable to the best in the world .

The Chancellor is usually a titular (ceremonial figurehead) non-resident head of the university. The Chancellor may serve as chairman of the governing body (the council or board of governors)

The Academic Council is the highest academic body of the University and is responsible for the maintenance of standards of instruction, education and examination within the University.

The Chairperson's aim is to utilise the interests, release the potential energies of all the members, and to see that the committee develops a common view of its purposes and shared responsibility for leadership.