The Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) was founded in 2001.

It is only of its kind in Asia that has been set up by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India to provide much needed support to Textile, Carpet and allied Industries.

The Institute is affiliated to U.P. Technical University. Lucknow and is approved by A.I.C.T.E.

The institute is also a member of I.S.T.E. and CII and recognized by Textile Institute, Manchester, UK.

The main thrust areas of the Institute are

A)     Human Resource Development

B)     Design Creation and Development,

C)     Research & Development and

D)     Technical Support Services to the Industry.