Universities in India

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (chartered as Aliah University by West Bengal Government; heritage to Mohammedan College Calcutta 1780 — INDIA'S OLDEST recognised modern educational institution by predecessor). Heritage to MOHAMMEDAN COLLEGE CALCUTTA founded 1780 by Warren Hastings as the Calcutta Madrasah — INDIA'S OLDEST recognised modern educational institution by predecessor, predating even the 1857 trio by 77 years. Granted university status as Aliah University 2008 by West Bengal Government. ~5,000+ students. Distinctive Islamic Studies + Arabic + Urdu programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Education

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1875 (Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan; AMU 1920). Founded 1875 as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College by SIR SYED AHMAD KHAN — Muslim reformist and educationist; granted university status as Aligarh Muslim University 1920. Pioneer institution for Muslim education in modern South Asia; alumni central to both Indian and Pakistani independence movements (Muhammad Ali Jinnah had close associations). ~37,000+ students across 13 faculties on 1,155-acre campus. Distinguished Islamic studies + Urdu literature.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2012 (chartered as part of AIIMS expansion under PMSSY scheme; one of 7 "new AIIMS"). One of 7 'NEW AIIMS' institutions chartered under PMSSY (Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana) — Government of India scheme to replicate AIIMS Delhi model across regions. AIIMS Bhubaneswar founded 2012. ~1,000+ students. Eastern India AIIMS anchor.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1956 (chartered by AIIMS Act 1956; INDIA'S PREMIER MEDICAL INSTITUTION). INDIA'S PREMIER MEDICAL INSTITUTION. Chartered 1956 by AIIMS Act 1956 (Nehru-era vision for world-class Indian medical training). Located at Ansari Nagar, South Delhi. ~3,000+ students + 1,800+ post-MBBS residents. Affiliated AIIMS Hospital (2,500+ beds) sees ~40 lakh OPD patients annually. Institute of National Importance. Notable alumni among Indian medical leaders globally.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Communication & Media Studies · Architecture & Design · Education

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2005 (founded by Ritnand Balved Education Foundation; largest private university network in India). One of the LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITY NETWORKS in India. Founded 2005 by Ritnand Balved Education Foundation (Ashok Chauhan family). ~1,50,000+ students across Amity Noida main + 12 Indian satellite campuses + international branches (Dubai, London, Singapore, NY). Strong programmes in business, engineering, mass communication, design.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1926 (chartered as Andhra University in Madras Presidency; relocated Visakhapatnam 1947). Major state university in Visakhapatnam (coastal Andhra). Founded 1926. ~25,000+ students on 422-acre seaside campus. Distinguished Telugu language and literature programmes. Notable alumni include former Indian President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1978 (formed by merger of 4 Madras Tech institutes; named after CN Annadurai — Tamil Nadu leader). Tamil Nadu's premier engineering and technology state university. Founded 1978 by merger of College of Engineering Guindy (1794!) + AC Tech (1944) + MIT Chrompet (1949) + School of Architecture and Planning. Named after CN ANNADURAI — Tamil Nadu's 7th CM and Dravidian movement leader. ~10,000+ on-campus + 600+ affiliated engineering colleges (~5,00,000+ total students). Heritage to 1794 College of Engineering Guindy — India's oldest engineering college predates IIT Roorkee 1847.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics · International Relations · Communication & Media Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2014 (chartered by Haryana state act; designed as India's first major LIBERAL ARTS university on US model — Williams/Amherst inspiration). INDIA'S FIRST MAJOR LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY on US model (Williams/Amherst inspiration). Founded 2014 by collective of 90+ Indian academic and business leaders. Located at Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonepat (40 km from Delhi). ~2,000+ students (small selective). Programmes: Foundation Course + majors across humanities, social sciences, sciences. Need-blind admission with major financial aid. Strong faculty including international scholars.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Theology & Religious Studies · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@bhu.ac.in

Phone

+91 542 236 8938

Founded 1916 (founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya; opened by Viceroy Hardinge 4 February 1916). Among India's OLDEST and LARGEST central universities. Founded 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya. ~30,000+ students on 1,300-acre Ganges-bank campus. 6 institutes + 14 faculties + 140 departments. Distinguished Sanskrit, Ayurveda, ancient Indian history, and music programmes. IIT BHU separated 2012 as IIT.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (separated from University of Mysore to serve Bangalore region). Major Karnataka state university in Bangalore. Founded 1964 (separated from University of Mysore). ~50,000+ students + 600+ affiliated colleges. Premier regional anchor for Karnataka.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Pharmacy · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered by GD Birla — Indian industrialist + Mahatma Gandhi philanthropic partner; deemed university; PREMIER private engineering). INDIA'S PREMIER PRIVATE ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY. Founded 1964 as Birla Institute of Technology and Science by GD BIRLA — Indian industrialist and major Mahatma Gandhi philanthropic partner. Heritage to Birla Education Trust 1929. Granted deemed university status 1964. Multi-campus: Pilani main + Goa + Hyderabad + Dubai. ~18,000+ students. Distinctive Practice School (industry-internship integrated curriculum). No reservation policy (merit-only admission via BITSAT). Considered alongside IITs as top Indian engineering institution.

SubjectsArchitecture · Urban Planning · Building Construction Technology · Interior Architecture and Design · Landscape Architecture · Geomatics · Urban Design · Urban Management · Climate Change and Sustainability

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; NATA or JEE Paper 2 for Bachelor of Architecture; portfolio + interview for postgraduate

Tuition

Private state university — fees moderate (~INR 2-3 lakh/year). Need-based aid.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — architecture, planning, design, built environment only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1962 as Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology by Ahmedabad Education Society. Deemed University 2005; State University under CEPT University Act 2005 (Gujarat). UGC-recognized. Located in Ahmedabad. ~2,000 students. NIRF top architecture school. Faculties: Architecture, Planning, Technology, Design, Management, Built Environment.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1969 (founded as Christ College by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate; deemed university 2008). Major Catholic private university in Bangalore. Founded 1969 as Christ College by Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) congregation. Granted deemed university status 2008. ~25,000+ students across multiple Bangalore campuses + Delhi NCR + Pune. Strong commerce, business, and humanities.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1900 (Mary Lott Lyles Hospital and Dispensary by Dr Ida Sophia Scudder — American Reformed Church missionary; INDIA'S OLDEST modern medical institution by predecessor). Among INDIA'S OLDEST and most prestigious medical institutions. Founded 1900 by DR IDA SOPHIA SCUDDER — American Reformed Church missionary physician. Heritage to Mary Lott Lyles Hospital and Dispensary. Christian (Protestant) heritage with 60+ Christian Indian denominational sponsors. ~2,000+ students. CMC Hospital Vellore is one of South Asia's largest mission hospitals.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Anthropology

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1948 (FIRST university in Northeast India). FIRST UNIVERSITY IN NORTHEAST INDIA. Founded 26 January 1948 (India's first Republic Day). ~5,000+ on-campus + 340+ affiliated colleges. Distinguished Assamese language and Northeast tribal studies. Major regional anchor.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960 (INDIA'S FIRST agricultural university; modeled on US land-grant universities). INDIA'S FIRST AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY. Founded 1960 in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand. MODELED ON US LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY SYSTEM with University of Illinois technical assistance. Named after GOVIND BALLABH PANT — UP CM and Indian independence leader. Pioneered agricultural extension in India. ~6,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1949 (Gujarat state public university — Ahmedabad). Major Gujarat state university in Ahmedabad. Founded 1949. ~3,00,000+ students across 450+ affiliated colleges. Major regional anchor for Gujarat.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (third-cohort IISER). Third-cohort IISER chartered 2008. ~1,800+ students. Central India IISER anchor.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2006 (founded same year as IISER Pune; among first IISERs). Among first IISERs chartered 2006. ~2,000+ students with 5-year integrated BS-MS. Mohanpur campus, West Bengal. Institute of National Importance.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2007 (second-cohort IISER). Second-cohort IISER chartered 2007. ~1,500+ students. Mohali Punjab campus.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2015 (fourth-generation IISER). Fourth-generation IISER chartered 2015 in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. ~1,000+ students. South Indian IISER anchor.

SubjectsAgriculture · Plant Genetics · Crop Science · Agronomy · Plant Pathology · Soil Science · Agricultural Biotechnology · Horticulture · Agricultural Economics · Agricultural Physics · Genetics and Plant Breeding

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; ICAR AIEEA for postgraduate; ICAR-NET for PhD

Tuition

Public federal — heavily subsidized. Research stipends standard.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — agricultural sciences and research only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1905 in Pusa, Bihar; relocated to Delhi 1936. Deemed University under UGC Act 1956 (since 1958). Administered by ICAR. NIRF #1 Agriculture and Allied Universities (2024). Led research behind India's Green Revolution. Pusa campus 500 hectares west of New Delhi Railway Station. Sectoral accreditation by ICAR National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB). India's premier agricultural research institution.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (INDIA'S FIRST IIM; Harvard Business School + Ford Foundation founding partnership). INDIA'S FIRST IIM (11 December 1961). HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL + FORD FOUNDATION founding partnership. Campus designed by LOUIS KAHN (American modernist architect) is an architectural masterpiece. ~1,200+ students. PGP MBA flagship. Most selective CAT entrance. Consistently #1 Indian business school.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1973 (THIRD IIM). THIRD IIM (1973) at Bannerghatta Road Bangalore. ~1,300+ students on 100-acre campus. Tech + entrepreneurship focus given Bangalore ecosystem. Top-3 Indian business school.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (chartered ONE MONTH BEFORE IIMA; MIT Sloan founding partnership). Chartered 13 November 1961 — ONE MONTH BEFORE IIM Ahmedabad. MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT + Ford Foundation founding partnership. 135-acre Joka campus. ~1,000+ students. Top-3 Indian business school. Finance + quantitative methods strength.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (SIXTH IIM; unique 5-year IPM direct undergraduate-to-MBA pipeline). SIXTH IIM (1996) at Indore. ~1,200+ students on 193-acre campus. Distinctive 5-YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMME IN MANAGEMENT (IPM) — admission after class 12 — UNIQUE direct undergraduate-to-MBA pipeline in IIM system.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1996 (FIFTH IIM; "IIM in the Cloud" — hill campus). FIFTH IIM (1996). 112-acre scenic hill campus often shrouded in clouds (the 'IIM in the Cloud'). ~800+ students. Business analytics strength.

SubjectsBusiness & Management · Social Sciences · Economics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1984 (FOURTH IIM). FOURTH IIM (1984). ~1,000+ students. Major North Indian business school. Noida satellite campus.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Contact

University contact page

Email

admissions@iisc.ac.in

Phone

+91 80 2293 2004

Founded 1909 (chartered as Tata Institute by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata; backed by Maharaja of Mysore; renamed Indian Institute of Science 1911). INDIA'S PREMIER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTION. Founded 1909 as Tata Institute by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata (founder of Tata Group). ~5,000+ students predominantly postgraduate/research. 6 divisions / 42 departments. Institute of National Importance + Institute of Eminence. Consistently #1 Indian university in NIRF Overall + Research rankings.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2006 (FIRST IISER — chartered under National Knowledge Commission recommendations to develop integrated science research universities). Premier integrated science research university. FIRST IISER chartered 2006. Designed under National Knowledge Commission recommendations to develop world-class integrated science research education. ~2,000+ students with 5-year integrated BS-MS programme. Institute of National Importance 2012.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2007 (ASIA'S FIRST space-science-and-technology university; under Department of Space). ASIA'S FIRST UNIVERSITY DEDICATED TO SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. Founded 2007 under Department of Space (DoS), Government of India — same department as ISRO. Located at Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram (near ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre). ~1,000+ students. Programmes: Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Engineering Physics. Direct pipeline to ISRO.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Mathematics & Statistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1919 (Banaras Engineering College within BHU; IIT status 2012). Unique IIT — heritage to 1919 Banaras Engineering College within BHU founded by Madan Mohan Malaviya. Converted to IIT BHU 2012 by Act of Parliament, joining IIT system while retaining BHU heritage in name. ~6,000+ students within BHU campus. Among India's oldest engineering by heritage.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Contact

University contact page

Email

admissions@iitb.ac.in

Phone

+91 22 2572 2545

Founded 1958 (SECOND IIT; UNESCO + Soviet Union founding collaboration). Premier engineering institute at Powai, Mumbai. SECOND IIT (after Kharagpur 1951) founded 1958 with UNESCO + Soviet Union collaboration. ~12,000+ students. 17 departments + 13 multi-disciplinary centres. Highly selective JEE Advanced (top ~2,500 of ~1.4M candidates). Top-2 IIT with Madras. Significant Silicon Valley alumni network.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (FIFTH IIT; British founding collaboration; located Hauz Khas South Delhi). FIFTH IIT (1961) with British founding collaboration. ~10,000+ students at Hauz Khas South Delhi 320-acre campus. 13+ departments. Distinctive Industrial Design (rare among IITs). Top-3 IIT alongside Bombay and Madras.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1994 (SIXTH IIT; FIRST IIT in Northeast India). SIXTH IIT (1994) and FIRST IIT IN NORTHEAST INDIA. ~7,000+ students on scenic 700-acre Brahmaputra-bank campus. 11 departments. Major Northeast regional anchor for engineering education.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (second-generation IIT; Indo-Japanese Friendship Programme founding). Second-generation IIT (2008) with INDO-JAPANESE FRIENDSHIP PROGRAMME founding — Japan funded campus development with Japanese architectural elements. ~4,000+ students on Kandi campus. Emerging-tech focus: AI/ML, robotics, microelectronics.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2009 (second-generation IIT expansion). Second-generation IIT (2009) in Indore. ~2,500+ students on 510-acre Simrol campus. Central India engineering anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (FOURTH IIT; Kanpur Indo-American Programme — 9 US universities consortium founding). FOURTH IIT (1959) chartered with 9-UNIVERSITY AMERICAN CONSORTIUM (MIT, Berkeley, Caltech, CMU, Case, Michigan, Ohio State, Princeton, Purdue) under Kanpur Indo-American Programme. Pioneered Indian COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION — India's FIRST CS programme. ~7,000+ students on 1,055-acre campus. Strong physics + aerospace.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management · Law · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1951 (FIRST IIT; established at Hijli Detention Camp where British imprisoned Indian independence leaders). FIRST AND OLDEST IIT, chartered 1951. Symbolic founding at Hijli Detention Camp (former British colonial prison). ~13,000+ students on 2,100-acre LARGEST IIT campus. 20+ departments. Distinctive Mining Engineering, Naval Architecture, Architecture (rare in IIT system), Vinod Gupta School of Management.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (THIRD IIT; West German founding collaboration). THIRD IIT (1959) with unique West German founding partnership. ~11,000+ students on 620-acre Adyar campus. RANKED #1 ENGINEERING INSTITUTE IN INDIA by NIRF for multiple consecutive years. IITM Research Park is major Indian startup incubator.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (second-generation IIT). Second-generation IIT (2008) in Patna. ~3,000+ students on Bihta campus. Bihar engineering anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design · Business & Management · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1847 (Roorkee College — FIRST ENGINEERING COLLEGE IN ASIA; University of Roorkee 1949; IIT status 2001). INDIA'S OLDEST ENGINEERING INSTITUTION by predecessor heritage — founded 1847 as Roorkee College, FIRST ENGINEERING COLLEGE IN ASIA. University of Roorkee 1949. IIT Roorkee 2001. Himalayan foothills location. ~10,000+ students. Premier civil engineering and ONLY Earthquake Engineering Department in India.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2008 (second-generation IIT). Second-generation IIT (2008) in Rupnagar, Punjab. ~2,800+ students. Punjab engineering anchor.

SubjectsMathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Economics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1931 (chartered as Indian Statistical Institute by Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis — Indian statistician + Planning Commission founder; Institute of National Importance 1959). INDIA'S PREMIER STATISTICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. Founded 1931 by PRASANTA CHANDRA MAHALANOBIS — pioneering Indian statistician and founder of India's Planning Commission. Granted Institute of National Importance status 1959 by ISI Act. Multi-campus: Kolkata main + Delhi + Bangalore + Chennai + Tezpur. ~1,000+ students. Premier B.Stat, M.Stat, PhD in statistics globally recognised.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1999 (deemed university; founded by Karnataka Government + IT industry consortium). Major IT-focused deemed university in Bangalore. Founded 1999 by Karnataka Government + IT industry consortium. ~1,500+ students. Strong masters and PhD programmes in CS, networking, electronics.

SubjectsComputer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1998 (PRIVATELY-INITIATED yet publicly-supported; among first IIITs; deemed-to-be university). Premier IT-focused institute. Founded 1998 in PPP model — privately-initiated yet publicly-supported. Granted deemed university status. ~2,500+ students. Distinctive Computer Vision, Speech Processing, and Computational Linguistics research.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · International Relations · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1955 (heritage to 1906 Bengal Technical Institute — independence-era institution; renamed Jadavpur 1955). Major state university in Kolkata with heritage to 1906 Bengal Technical Institute (founded during Swadeshi independence movement — Indian-administered alternative to British engineering education). Renamed Jadavpur University 1955. ~14,000+ students. 3 faculties: Arts, Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Top-ranked Indian state university. Notable for engineering, comparative literature, and international relations.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Theology & Religious Studies · Business & Management

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1989 (founded by Hakim Abdul Hameed — Indian Unani medicine practitioner; deemed university). Private deemed university in New Delhi. Founded 1989 by HAKIM ABDUL HAMEED — renowned Indian Unani medicine practitioner. Distinctive integration of Unani and modern medicine. ~5,000+ students. Strong pharmacy, Unani medicine, allied health programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1920 (chartered Aligarh; nationalist response to British colonial education; relocated to Delhi 1936; central university status 1988). Founded 29 October 1920 in Aligarh as a NATIONALIST RESPONSE TO BRITISH COLONIAL EDUCATION during the Indian independence movement (Khilafat + Non-Cooperation movements era). Relocated to Delhi 1936. Granted central university status 1988. 'Jamia Millia Islamia' = 'National Islamic University' in Urdu. ~20,000+ students. Strong programmes in mass communication, social sciences, and Islamic studies.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1956 (founded as Postgraduate Institute by Government of India in former French colony; named after Nehru; Institute of National Importance 2008). Major medical institute in Puducherry (former French colonial enclave). Founded 1956. Named after Jawaharlal Nehru. Granted Institute of National Importance 2008 by JIPMER Puducherry Act. ~2,000+ students. JIPMER Hospital is major South India tertiary care centre.

SubjectsSocial Sciences · Arts & Humanities · International Relations · Natural Sciences · Languages & Linguistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@jnu.ac.in

Phone

+91 11 2670 4057

Founded 1969 (named after first PM Jawaharlal Nehru; research-intensive social sciences focus). Premier Indian social sciences and humanities research university. Founded 22 April 1969. ~8,000+ students. 13 schools including SIS (International Studies, premier Indian IR), Languages, Sciences, Sanskrit and Indic Studies. Distinguished left-leaning intellectual tradition.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1911 (chartered as King George's Medical College by Britain to commemorate George V coronation; granted university status 2002). Among India's OLDEST medical institutions. Founded 1911 as King George's Medical College by Britain to commemorate George V coronation visit to India. Granted university status 2002. ~3,500+ students. Major UP medical training pipeline.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Engineering & Technology · Pharmacy · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2005 (chartered as Lovely Professional University by Punjab state act; among India's LARGEST private universities). Among INDIA'S LARGEST PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES by enrolment. Founded 2005 by Ashok Mittal. ~30,000+ students on 600-acre campus in Phagwara, Punjab. Multi-discipline comprehensive private university.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design · Languages & Linguistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1949 (founded by Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad; heritage to Baroda College 1881). Major Gujarat state university in Vadodara. Founded 1949 by Maharaja Pratapsinhrao Gaekwad. Heritage to Baroda College (1881). ~35,000+ students on 275-acre campus. 13 faculties. Distinctive Fine Arts faculty (premier Indian art school).

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Engineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Business & Management

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1953 (Kasturba Medical College by TMA Pai; granted deemed university 1993; PREMIER private health-sciences network). India's PREMIER private health-sciences university. Heritage to 1953 Kasturba Medical College founded by Dr TMA Pai — Indian physician-educationist. Granted deemed university status 1993 as Manipal Academy of Higher Education. ~28,000+ students across Manipal main + Mangalore + Bangalore + Sikkim + Jaipur + Dubai + Antigua. Distinctive Kasturba Medical College + Manipal Institute of Technology + Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (named after Maulana Abul Kalam Azad — first Indian Education Minister + Indian independence leader). Major Delhi medical college affiliated with University of Delhi. Founded 1959. Named after MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD — first Indian Education Minister (1947-58) and Indian independence leader. ~1,000+ students. Affiliated Lok Nayak Hospital + GB Pant + GIPMER hospitals.

SubjectsProduct Design · Communication Design · Textile Design · Apparel Design · Furniture Design · Animation · Film and Video Communication · Graphic Design · Industrial Design · Lifestyle Accessory Design · New Media Design · Strategic Design Management · Universal Design · Toy and Game Design · Ceramic and Glass Design

Accreditation

Government of India (Institute of National Importance — Act of Parliament). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims + Mains for undergraduate; portfolio review and studio test

Tuition

Public federal — fees moderate (~INR 3 lakh/year). Need-based financial aid.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — design education only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1961 based on Eames Report commissioned by Government of India. Institute of National Importance under National Institute of Design Act 2014. Located in Ahmedabad (main campus); additional campuses in Gandhinagar, Bengaluru, Vijayawada. QS World by Subject (Art and Design) #51-100 (2025). India's premier design institution. Member of Cumulus Association (international design education network).

SubjectsFashion Design · Textile Design · Leather Design · Accessory Design · Knitwear Design · Fashion Communication · Fashion Management · Master of Design · Master of Fashion Management

Accreditation

Government of India (Institute of National Importance — Act of Parliament). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; NIFT Entrance Examination (CAT + GAT for undergraduate); Situation Test for selected candidates

Tuition

Public federal — fees moderate (~INR 3-4 lakh/year).

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — fashion, textile, apparel design only. Not comprehensive. Established 1986 by Ministry of Textiles. Institute of National Importance under NIFT Act 2006. Multi-campus: 18 campuses including New Delhi (HQ), Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gandhinagar, and more. India's leading fashion design institution. Member of International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1961 (Calicut REC; NIT status 2002). Major NIT in Kerala. Founded 1961 as Calicut Regional Engineering College. NIT status 2002. ~7,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1960 (Karnataka Regional Engineering College; NIT status 2002). Major NIT in coastal Karnataka. Founded 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College. NIT status 2002. ~9,000+ students on Surathkal coastal campus.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Architecture & Design

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1964 (chartered as Regional Engineering College Trichy; NIT status 2002). TOP-RANKED NIT — consistently #1 NIT in India by NIRF. Founded 1964 as Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli; granted NIT status 2002. ~10,000+ students on 800-acre campus. 17 departments.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1959 (Regional Engineering College Warangal — FIRST REC; NIT status 2002). FIRST Regional Engineering College in India — founded 1959 in Warangal, Telangana. NIT status 2002. ~7,000+ students. Heritage as first NIT-system institution.

SubjectsLaw · Constitutional Law · Corporate Law · Criminal Law · International Law · Public Policy · Legal Research · Jurisprudence

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) for BA LLB and LLM; NLSAT in some years

Tuition

Public — fees moderate-high for public (~INR 3 lakh/year for BA LLB). Substantial need-based aid.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — law and legal studies only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1987 as India's first National Law University. Karnataka National Law School of India University Act 1986. BCI-approved, UGC-recognized. Located in Bangalore. ~600 students; highly selective. NIRF #1 Law consistently. Alumni in Indian Supreme Court, Indian Foreign Service, top international law firms.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Anthropology

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1973 (central university serving the Northeast hill region). Central university serving the Northeast India hill region, located in Shillong, Meghalaya. Founded 1973. ~5,000+ students on 1,225-acre scenic Mawkynroh campus. Distinctive programmes in Northeast tribal studies, hill economy, languages (Khasi, Garo, Mizo, etc.).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · International Relations · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2009 (founded by Naveen Jindal — Indian industrialist; named after his father OP Jindal — Indian steel magnate). Major private university in Sonepat, Haryana (40 km from Delhi). Founded 2009 by Naveen Jindal — Indian industrialist and former MP. Named after father OP Jindal (steel magnate). ~8,000+ students. PREMIER PRIVATE LAW SCHOOL (Jindal Global Law School — top-ranked Indian law school by some rankings). Strong international studies and business school. Multi-school comprehensive private university.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1918 (chartered by Mir Osman Ali Khan — 7th Nizam of Hyderabad; SEVENTH OLDEST modern Indian university; FIRST Urdu-medium Indian university). Founded 1918 by MIR OSMAN ALI KHAN — 7th Nizam of Hyderabad State (then largest Indian princely state under British paramountcy). SEVENTH OLDEST modern Indian university. FIRST Urdu-medium Indian university. Switched to English-medium after 1948 Indian Union annexation of Hyderabad State. ~3,00,000+ students across 900+ affiliated colleges. 13 faculties on 1,300-acre campus.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1882 (chartered as University of the Punjab in Lahore — SAME as Pakistan's Punjab University; bifurcated 1947 Partition; Indian Panjab University relocated to Chandigarh 1956). Heritage to 1882 University of the Punjab Lahore — SAME UNIVERSITY as Pakistan's Punjab University (UNI_0730). Bifurcated 1947 Partition. Indian portion relocated through Solan/Hoshiarpur to Chandigarh 1956. SHARED LE Indo-Pakistani 1882 founding heritage. ~17,000+ on-campus + 175+ affiliated colleges across Punjab + Haryana + Himachal Pradesh + Chandigarh UT.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1917 (SEVENTH OLDEST modern Indian university — chartered same year as Osmania). Major Bihar state university. Founded 1 October 1917 — same year as Osmania, making both SEVENTH OLDEST modern Indian universities (tied). ~20,000+ students across 9 affiliated colleges. Major regional anchor for Bihar.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1985 (central university for Puducherry Union Territory — French colonial heritage region). Central university for Puducherry UT — former French colonial enclave (until 1954). Founded 1985. ~6,000+ students on 800-acre campus. Strong programmes in social sciences, ocean studies, and French language (given French colonial heritage).

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (chartered as Postgraduate Institute by Government of India; Institute of National Importance 1967). Major medical research institute in Chandigarh. Founded 1962. Granted Institute of National Importance status 1967 by PGI Chandigarh Act. ~1,500+ students (predominantly postgraduate). PGI Hospital is major North India tertiary care centre.

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Veterinary Medicine · Natural Sciences · Engineering & Technology

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (chartered to address agricultural needs of Indian Punjab post-1947; instrumental in GREEN REVOLUTION). INSTRUMENTAL IN INDIA'S GREEN REVOLUTION (1960s-70s). Founded 1962 to address agricultural needs of Indian Punjab. PAU pioneered HIGH-YIELD WHEAT AND RICE VARIETIES that transformed Indian food production and helped India become self-sufficient in food grain. Affiliated with Norman Borlaug's CIMMYT work. ~6,000+ students. Premier Indian agricultural research.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1962 (founded as second Punjabi-language university in WORLD after Hebrew University Jerusalem for Hebrew). State university dedicated to Punjabi language and culture. Founded 1962 — only the SECOND university in the WORLD founded to promote a single language (after Hebrew University Jerusalem for Hebrew). ~15,000+ students. Premier Punjabi language + Sikh studies programmes.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1983 (chartered by UP Government; named after Sanjay Gandhi — Indira Gandhi's son; postgraduate-only). Major postgraduate medical institute in Lucknow. Founded 1983. Named after SANJAY GANDHI (1946-1980) — son of PM Indira Gandhi and brother of PM Rajiv Gandhi. Postgraduate-only specialised institute. ~500+ DM/MCh students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Pharmacy

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1949 (founded as University of Poona; renamed 2014 honouring Savitribai Phule — 19th-c social reformer + women's education pioneer). Major Maharashtra state university in Pune. Founded 1949 as University of Poona. Renamed Savitribai Phule Pune University 2014 honouring SAVITRIBAI PHULE (1831-1897) — Indian 19th-century social reformer + WOMEN'S EDUCATION PIONEER (founded India's first girls' school 1848 with husband Jyotirao Phule). ~7,000+ on-campus students + 4,00,000+ across 800+ affiliated colleges. 'Oxford of the East' (alternative claim to Allahabad/DU Bangladesh).

SubjectsArchitecture · Urban Planning · Regional Planning · Industrial Design · Building Engineering and Management · Landscape Architecture · Environmental Planning · Housing

Accreditation

Government of India (Institute of National Importance — Act of Parliament). Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; NATA or JEE Paper 2 for Bachelor of Architecture; CEED + portfolio for design programs

Tuition

Public federal — significantly subsidized fees.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — architecture, planning, built environment only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1941 as Department of Architecture in Delhi Polytechnic; SPA in 1959; deemed university 1979; Institute of National Importance under SPA Act 2014 (since January 2015). Located at Indraprastha Estate, New Delhi (twin campuses). ~1,350 students. Sister schools SPA Bhopal and SPA Vijayawada. India's premier architecture and planning institution.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 2011 (founded by Shiv Nadar — HCL Technologies founder; designed as research-intensive private). Major private research university in Greater Noida. Founded 2011 by SHIV NADAR — founder of HCL Technologies, one of India's largest IT companies. ~3,500+ students (small selective). Designed as research-intensive private. Strong engineering, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Business & Management

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1985 (founded as SRM Engineering College by TR Paarivendhar; deemed university 2002). Major private engineering and sciences university. Founded 1985 as SRM Engineering College by TR Paarivendhar. Granted deemed university status 2002. ~50,000+ students across Kattankulathur main + Ramapuram + Vadapalani + NCR + Sikkim + AP campuses. Strong engineering + medical + management programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · International Relations · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1971 (founded by Dr SB Mujumdar; deemed university 2002). Major Pune-based private deemed university. Founded 1971 by Dr SB MUJUMDAR. Granted deemed university status 2002. ~30,000+ students across multi-campus network. Distinctive law, business, and international relations programmes. Strong international student community.

SubjectsAgriculture · Horticulture · Agricultural Engineering · Forestry · Food Science and Technology · Agribusiness Management · Home Science · Sericulture · Agricultural Economics · Plant Sciences

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-10.

English

Programs in English; ICAR AIEEA-UG (10% national quota); state quota via TNEA; ICAR AIEEA-PG for postgraduate

Tuition

Public state — significantly subsidized. ICAR + state scholarship schemes available.

Scholarships

yes

Niche specialist — agricultural sciences only. Not comprehensive. Founded 1971 by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Act 1971. State Agricultural University under Government of Tamil Nadu. UGC-recognized. ICAR-accredited — FIRST State Agricultural University to receive ICAR NAEAB accreditation. Located on 1,200-acre main campus in Coimbatore. Strong in food technology, horticulture, agricultural engineering relevant for international food science and agritech pathways.

SubjectsNatural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1945 (founded by Homi J Bhabha with Tata family backing; Institute of National Importance under DAE; INDIA'S premier fundamental research institute). INDIA'S PREMIER FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE. Founded 1945 by HOMI J BHABHA — Indian nuclear physics pioneer ('father of Indian nuclear programme'). Backed by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust + Tata family. Under Department of Atomic Energy. Located at Colaba, Mumbai (oceanfront campus). ~500+ research students (predominantly PhD). 6 schools: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology and Computer Science, International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education.

SubjectsSocial Sciences · Arts & Humanities · Medicine & Health Sciences · Communication & Media Studies · Education

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1936 (chartered as Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work — INDIA'S FIRST graduate social work school; deemed university 1964). INDIA'S FIRST graduate school of social work. Founded 1936 as Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work by the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (Tata family philanthropy). Granted deemed-to-be university status 1964. ~3,000+ students across Mumbai main + Tuljapur + Hyderabad + Guwahati campuses. Distinctive programmes in social work, public health, development studies, human rights, habitat studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Computer Science & IT · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1994 (central university serving Northeast Assam). Central public university in Tezpur, Assam. Founded 1994. ~2,500+ students on 262-acre Napaam campus. Distinctive bioinformatics, energy, and Northeast studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1887 (FOURTH OLDEST modern Indian university; "Oxford of the East"). FOURTH OLDEST modern Indian university after the 1857 trio. Founded 23 September 1887. Known as 'OXFORD OF THE EAST' during British period (alongside DU Bangladesh). ~20,000+ students. Notable alumni include several Indian Prime Ministers and Presidents (Lal Bahadur Shastri, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma, Chandra Shekhar). Major regional historical anchor.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Medicine & Health Sciences · Theology & Religious Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1857 (ONE OF "UNIVERSITIES OF 1857" — first modern Indian universities; 24 January 1857). ONE OF INDIA'S 'UNIVERSITIES OF 1857' — chartered 24 January 1857. First modern Indian university in Western tradition. Modelled on University of London. ~85,000+ students across 14 faculties + 65 departments + 150+ affiliated colleges. Notable alumni: Rabindranath Tagore (1913 Literature Nobel), Sir CV Raman (1930 Physics Nobel), Subhas Chandra Bose.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1968 (Kerala's second public university serving northern Kerala / Malabar region). Kerala's second state university serving Malabar/northern Kerala. Founded 1968 in Tenhipalam, Malappuram district. ~12,000+ on-campus + 400+ affiliated colleges. Major regional anchor for northern Kerala.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Email

admissions@du.ac.in

Phone

+91 11 2766 7725

Founded 1922 (chartered by Central Legislative Assembly under Delhi University Act). Major central public university in New Delhi. Founded 1 May 1922. ~7,40,000+ students across affiliated colleges (largest enrollment of any Indian university). 16 faculties + 86 departments + 90+ affiliated colleges. Distinctive colleges: St Stephen's, Lady Shri Ram (women), Hindu College, Miranda House. Notable alumni: Manmohan Singh (PM, also FCCU Lahore), Aung San Suu Kyi (DU Lady Shri Ram).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Communication & Media Studies

Accreditation

University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1974 (central university chartered by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed). Major central public university, chartered 2 October 1974. ~5,000+ students on 2,300-acre campus (one of LARGEST university campuses in India). 5 schools + 12 centres. Distinctive Centre for Folk Culture Studies, Centre for African Studies, and Mathematics and Statistics. Top-ranked Indian public university by NIRF.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1969 (bifurcated from University of Jammu and Kashmir 1948; serves Jammu region). Major state university serving Jammu region of J&K UT. Founded 1969 (bifurcated from University of Jammu and Kashmir). ~15,000+ students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Theology & Religious Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1948 (founded as University of Jammu and Kashmir; bifurcated 1969 — UoK Srinagar + UoJ Jammu). Major Kashmir Valley state university. Founded 1948 as University of Jammu and Kashmir; bifurcated 1969 with University of Jammu in Jammu and University of Kashmir in Srinagar. ~10,000+ students on Hazratbal campus on banks of Dal Lake. CRITICAL CONTEXT: J&K has been politically disputed since 1947 Partition; Kashmir Valley has faced periodic militancy and Article 370 abrogation context (5 August 2019); university operations have been affected by curfews and internet shutdowns. AlmiStudy preserves this as honest student-decision context.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Agriculture & Environmental Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1937 (chartered as University of Travancore by Maharaja of Travancore; renamed Kerala 1957). Founded 1937 as University of Travancore by Maharaja of Travancore. Renamed University of Kerala 1957 after Kerala state formation. ~7,000+ on-campus + 200+ affiliated colleges. Premier Malayalam language + Indian Ocean studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Medicine & Health Sciences

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1920 (founded by King George V to serve Lucknow region; "Lucknow University" act). Major Uttar Pradesh state university. Founded 1920 by King George V era. ~30,000+ students. 15 faculties. Distinguished Urdu language + Persian + Awadh regional studies.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Mathematics & Statistics · Medicine & Health Sciences

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1857 (ONE OF "UNIVERSITIES OF 1857"; 5 September 1857). ONE OF INDIA'S 'UNIVERSITIES OF 1857' — chartered 5 September 1857. ~5,000+ students at university level + 110+ affiliated colleges. 18 schools across 6 campuses in Chennai. Notable alumni: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (2nd President of India), CV Raman (Nobel Physics; before Calcutta affiliation), Srinivasa Ramanujan (legendary mathematician).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences · Pharmacy

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1857 (ONE OF "UNIVERSITIES OF 1857"; renamed Mumbai 1996). ONE OF INDIA'S 'UNIVERSITIES OF 1857' — chartered 18 July 1857 as University of Bombay. Renamed University of Mumbai 1996. ~5,49,000+ students across 800+ affiliated colleges in Mumbai metropolitan region. Notable alumni: Mahatma Gandhi (BA), Dr BR Ambedkar (Indian Constitution architect), Homi J Bhabha (Indian nuclear physics father).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Theology & Religious Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1916 (chartered by Maharaja of Mysore Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV — SIXTH OLDEST modern Indian university; FIRST university OUTSIDE BRITISH-DIRECT colonial control). SIXTH OLDEST modern Indian university. Founded 27 July 1916 by Maharaja KRISHNARAJA WADIYAR IV of Mysore. FIRST UNIVERSITY OUTSIDE BRITISH-DIRECT CONTROL — established in a princely state under British paramountcy. ~50,000+ students. Distinguished Kannada language + Indology programmes.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics · Education

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1947 (founded as University of Rajputana; renamed Rajasthan 1956). Founded 1947 as University of Rajputana — chartered weeks after Indian Independence. Renamed University of Rajasthan 1956. ~10,000+ on-campus + 350+ affiliated colleges. Major regional anchor for Rajasthan.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics · Business & Management

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1984 (founded as Vellore Engineering College by G Viswanathan; deemed university 2001). Major private engineering university. Founded 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by G Viswanathan. Granted deemed university status 2001. ~35,000+ students at Vellore main + Chennai + Amaravati + Bhopal campuses. Selective VITEEE admission. Strong international student community.

SubjectsArts & Humanities · Languages & Linguistics · Education · Social Sciences · Communication & Media Studies

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University Grants Commission (UGC) of India — established 1953, formally constituted by UGC Act 1956 — apex statutory body for HE. Plus specialised regulators: AICTE (technical), NMC (medical, replaced MCI 2020), ICAR (agricultural), BCI (law), NCTE (teaching), PCI (pharmacy). NIRF rankings since 2015. HEI classifications: Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities, Private Universities, Institutes of National Importance (IITs/IIMs/NITs/AIIMS/IISERs/IIITs).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-15.

Founded 1921 (founded by Rabindranath Tagore — 1913 Nobel Literature laureate; central university 1951). Founded 1921 by RABINDRANATH TAGORE (1861-1941) — Indian polymath, 1913 NOBEL LITERATURE LAUREATE (first non-European Nobel laureate). Founded as Shantiniketan ashram-school 1901; expanded to Visva-Bharati 'university for the world' 1921. Central university status 1951 (Tagore's vision of universal humanism in education). Located at Santiniketan, Birbhum district. Distinctive Tagore school of art, music, Bengali literature, and outdoor-classroom teaching tradition.