Established on August 1, 1999, Maharaja Surajmal Institute is a self-financing, quality conscious and trendsetting institute with a focus on providing equal opportunities for development of human potentials for every segment of society including the differentiated one.

The institute is affiliated to the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi and it was re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade - (CGPA Score 3.02 on a 4 Point Scale in 2nd Cycle) on October 29, 2017.

The institute was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) on December 22, 2003, under Act, 1956 and it was also recognized by the National Council for Technical Education (NCTE), Jaipur on June 5, 2015, to offer B.Ed. course.

The institute, situated in the heart of Janakpuri is spread over about 8 acres of land and has best of Infrastructure and academic facilities with highly qualified and experienced staff and state of the art computer labs.

As the institute is affiliated to the GGSIP University, admissions to various programs are strictly based on the norms and conditions laid down by the university.

The admission process is absolutely transparent and consistent and is purely merit-based. The University conducts admission process every year in the month of April and May.