Founded in 1999, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Allahabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Uttar Pradesh. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Human Resources Development of India, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT Allahabad) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 23 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Indian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IIIT Allahabad also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.