Jio Institute is a multi-disciplinary higher education institute set up as a philanthropic initiative by the Reliance Group. The Institute is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence by bringing together global scholars and thought leaders and providing an enriching student experience through world-class education, and a culture of research and innovation. In July 2018, The Ministry of Education, Government of India, issued a Letter of Intent to set up Jio Institute as a Greenfield Institute under UGC (Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2017.