List of Colleges in India

In 1956, the University College of Engineering was established in Burla which was then converted into Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology in 2009. It has the approval of the UGC and AICTE.

The vision of VSSUT is to establish itself as a global academic institution to provide students with advanced technical education and development of a vibrant research centre to prepare talented researchers and quality engineers who can serve society and improve their quality of life. Its mission is to develop ethics and values by inculcating intensity and depth in its curriculum.

The University has several disciplines like Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Application, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Humanities, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Physics, and Production Engineering.

Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research ensures quality assurance by continuous monitoring and assessing the level of education and training provided at the campus and enhances the learning and teaching process. AITR is accredited by NBA, affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore and was established in 2005.

AITR Indore offers undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information and Technology, Applied Science and Humanities, etc. Postgraduation in M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and Diploma in Civil/ Mechanical, etc.

Hansraj College (HRC) came into existence in 1948 and is now one of the largest constituent colleges of University of Delhi. Hansraj College is affiliated with Delhi University and is accredited by NAAC with A++ grade.

Vision: The College has a vision to offer holistic education that integrates knowledge and human values. It aims to impart value education and morals in students which can help in development of the nation and character building.

Mission: The College works on its mission of transforming the society by providing education to the marginalized sections of the society. It has a mission to nurture student’s skills and help them gain social conscience, emotional resilience, physical fitness, and cultural connection. The emphasis of the college is on the development of life skills of students like communication skills, teamwork, and personality development of students.

In 1963, the foundation stone of JSS Science and Technology University also known as Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Science and Technology University was laid down as Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering in Mysore. It got the status of University from UGC in 2016. It has the approval of AICTE and accreditation from the NBA.

Becoming a leader in imparting research and technology-based education of global standards is the key objective of this university. It also aims of becoming an epicentre for providing students with a platform and state-of-the-art facilities to enhance their skills and become professionals. Its mission is to disseminate knowledge through suitable technologies and pedagogy approaches.

The different academic departments of the university are:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Science and Technology

Institute of Insurance and Risk Management is built on approximately 5 acres’ land and is surrounded by Fintech echo systems and financial services companies. IIRM is a joint initiative of the Government of Telangana and IRDAI. It is approved by AICTE. It was established in 2002 with an aim to provide excellent learning through curriculum and experiential methodology that matches the contemporary requirements of the industry. IIRM encourages creativity, responsibility, and inquisitiveness for professional development and continuous learning to develop value-driven and socially responsible industry leaders.

IIRM offers PGDM in Insurance, Advanced Marketing, Actuarial Science, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Data Science and Analytics, and Risk Management.

Indrashil University was established under the Gujarat Universities Act and came into existence in 2017 with an aim to cater to education and training along with professional development of the students. This university is UGC and AICTE-approved. Additionally, the university is recognised by PCI.

This private university offers UG and PG degrees to students in various professional programs. It also offers Executive and Doctoral programs. The university runs three schools under its supervision and these are:

• School of Engineering
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Sciences

In 2013, the Ministry of Education established the Indian Institute of Information Technology as an institution of National Importance in Sri City Chittoor under the approval of the UGC.

Its vision is to develop an academic curriculum that engages the minds of students and inspires their understanding beyond their capabilities. It implements a unique teaching pedagogy approach that motivates students to learn and implement these methodologies in practice.

Students can pursue B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programs from this university.

From its inception in 1899, Hindu College was deeply connected to the national movement for independence. The College is affiliated with Delhi University (DU) and is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade.

The aim of Hindu College is to nurture student’s ability in developing a keen analytical and scientific mind and help them realise their responsibilities ascertaining human values to be one of the best citizens of India.

In 1947, the KLE Society established B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology in Hubli which was later converted into KLE Technological University with the approval of the UGC in 2015. It also has the approval of the AICTE.

Its vision is to become a globally recognised educational institution that provides students with innovative cultural and research experiences. Its mission is to meet the higher level of academic excellence by generating and applying new knowledge through creative endeavours.

The University offers several UG and PG programs in multiple disciplines under the various departments mentioned below:

• Department of Automation & Robotics
• Department of Biotechnology
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Computer Application
• Department of Fashion Design
• School of Architecture
• School of Civil Engineering
• School of Computer Science and Engineering
• School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• School of Electronics & Communication Engineering
• School of Management Studies and Research
• School of Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Technology is located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in 1960 as Karnataka Regional Engineering College but in 2002 it was upgraded as National Institute of Technology. It is approved by UGC as Autonomous Institute and Institute of National Importance.

NIT Surathkal offers undergraduation, postgraduation, Ph.D, and Research Programs. Undergraduation program includes B.Tech specialised in Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc. The postgraduation programs include M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, etc.

Since 2002, Thiruvalluvar University has been providing adequate resources and facilities for the advancement of research and knowledge dissemination along with focus on the upliftment of economic and social aspects of the city. It is approved by the UGC and accredited by NAAC with “B+” Grade. It is also a member of the AIU.

Its vision statement states that it desires to inculcate morals, creativity, and ethics among students to transform society with cultural sustainability. It aims to promote a motivating environment where students are provided with multiple opportunities to improve their skills and become effective personalities.

The university has various departments like Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Tamil, Mathematics, Zoology, Computer Science, Physics, and Commerce.

Established in 1992 by Amrith Educational and Cultural Society, AECS Maaruti College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre strives to achieve academic excellence by providing education and training in dental health. The College is affiliated to Dental Council of India and is recognised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

With the aim to revive the Indian Gurukula System, Gurukula Kangri University started its operation in 1906. This is deemed to be university and was formerly known as Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya. This university is approved by UGC & AICTE and it is accredited by NAAC.

This university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate degrees to students in various programs like Arts, Physical Education, Business Administration, Engineering & Technology, Hindi, English, Yogic Science, Sanskrit, Environmental Science, etc. The university runs a number of faculties under its name like:

• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Life Sciences
• Faculty of Oriental Studies
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology
• Faculty of Management Studies
• Faculty of Education & Training
• Faculty of Medical Science & Health
• Faculty of Yoga and Physical Education

The university also runs some additional subjects like Economics, Drawing & Painting, Music, and Political Science.

In 2019, Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence was established as a State Private University in Gulbarga, Karnataka. It is a UGC-approved institute.

The University’s vision is to offer higher education of international standards based on the traditional culture so that students can contribute their skills and compassions in building a better society. The mission of the university is to nurture an atmosphere that encourages future generations towards understanding Indian culture and philosophy. It also provides the best academic infrastructure to promote and disseminate knowledge.

The Schools of the university are:

• School of Arts and Philosophy
• School of Sciences
• School of Vedic and Spiritual Studies

Set up in 1996, CMR Institute of Management Studies (CMRIMS) is a part of CMR Group of Institutions. It is approved by AICTE, and is affiliated with Bangalore University. CMRIMS is accredited by NAAC with A grade and is recognised by the Government of Karnataka. The Institute has an objective to promote academic and professional excellence in several branches of education.

Prestige University is a UGC-approved university and it came into existence in 2022. The objective of the university is to step out of the regular learning and teaching program and introduce the students to top and higher quality education and training to set the students up for the development and growth of the nation.

The mission and vision of the university are to provide industry-relevant education and real-time problem-solving skills to students, and next-generation leaders with moral and ethical values.

This private university offers MBA degrees to students in programs like E-Business, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, Food & Agribusiness, Logistics & Supply Chain, Sustainability Management, etc.

In 2021, DY Patil Agriculture and Technical University was established as a private institute in Kolhapur with the aim of playing an essential role in contributing traditional education to the contemporary requirements of society. It is a UGC-approved institute.

Its vision is to develop a learning environment where students can contribute their creativity and innovation along with grabbing the required knowledge and skills for overall growth. Its mission is to embed employability skills and value-based thinking in students.

The university offered different UG and PG programs under the below-stated schools:

• School of Agri-Business Management
• School of Commerce & Management
• School of Engineering & Technology

The Veterinary College was established in 1958 by then Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri B.D. Jatti. The present college was established in the year 1962 and was inaugurated by Maharaja Shri Jaya Chamarajendra Wodeyar. The college is affiliated to KVAFSU and is approved by ICAR. The college has 19 departments that offer AH & BVSc. programs.

The mission is to provide research, teaching, and education services associated with animal sciences and veterinary, fisheries, dairy sciences, and allied sciences.

East Point Group of Institutions was established in the year 1999 to aid in career development of the youth in the field of Engineering, Management, and Paramedical. AICTE, IAP, and PCI have approved the group of institutions. It is affiliated by VTU.

Vision: The institute has a vision of making the world a better place by imparting quality education among the youth. It is committed towards becoming an academic institute with a motto of combining education with humanity.

Mission: It looks forward to accomplish the objective of shaping human minds with moral values and holistic education. Further, it wants to ensure that the students make their best contribution in the development of this challenging society.

There are various departments under this institute for different subjects including medical, paramedical, engineering, nursing, physiotherapy, and pharmacy.

Stella Maris College, Chennai is an autonomous institute which was established in 1947 and is affiliated to University of Madras, approved by UGC and re-accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade.

Streams offered by the college are BA, BVA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, B.Voc, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, M.S.W, PhD, and M.Phil.

Rajshree Nursing Institute was established by the Rajshree group in 2015. Rajshree Group of Institution comes under Rajshree Educational Trust.  It is approved by AICTE, UGC, and INC, and is affiliated to MJPRU, Bareilly. Rajshree Nursing Institute provides various courses such as ANM, B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, M.Sc. Nursing, Diploma, and Post B.Sc. Nursing.

Integrated institute of technology, New Delhi, was founded in the year 2008 as a Private Educational Institute. AICTE affiliates this college and it is approved by NCTE with accreditation from NAAC.

Mission: The college mission is to help socially and economically weaker sections of society by providing them short term vocational training programs.

Vision: Its vision is to provide the knowledge that enlightens everyone. Along with that, to produce worldwide competent technical empowered individuals.

The institute provides 2 year Diploma courses in:

• Pharmacy
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Information Technology Enabled Services and Management.

Oxbridge Group of Institutions which is managed by SKM Educational Trust was established in 1997. The courses provided by the institute are operated under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health and Sciences (RGUHS) and Bangalore University. The institute is approved by AICTE. Additionally, it is recognised by the Government of Karnataka and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

The mission of the college is to provide excellent education to students for their intellectual growth. It equips students with necessary professional traits by providing high quality education and also makes learning more enjoyable.

Prashanti Group of Institution, Ujjain started off in June 2007, and is affiliated to the Vikram University and RGPV. It is approved by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE). It was established with the ambition of providing top-notch education to the students and setting an ambience where students can attain excellence in academics and extracurricular activities, establishing the capability of critical thinking and creating teachers for the future of the nation.

The several courses offered by the college are B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, BBA, B.Com, B.Ed, D.EI.Ed, and ITI.

The Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre was established in the year 2002 by Shri P.K. Das. NCERC is an ISO certified institute, accredited by NAAC, approved by AICTE and affiliated to KTU.

NCERC offers programs in IT, Management, and Engineering. Currently, it offers B.Tech courses with numerous branches such as Computer Science Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, along with M.Tech courses with Cyber Security, VLSI Design branches. It also offers MBA, and MCA programs.

NSMS nursing institute, Durgapur was established in the year 2021 and is affiliated to Bengal University of Health Sciences. It is accredited by West Bengal Nursing Council and Indian Nursing Council.

Specialisations offered by the college are General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) and B.Sc Nursing.

Guru Ram Das College of Pharmacy was established through the social workers and educationists to better the standards of Pharmacy as a profession and to enhance the quality, direction, and content of pharmacy education.

The college provides numerous courses which include Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery, B.Sc., CMLT, B.Ed., B.Pharmacy, D.Pharmacy, General Nursing and Midwifery, B.Sc. (AT & OT), B.Sc. Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology, B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology, B.Sc. Dialysis, B.Sc. Optometry, and B.Pharmacy Leet.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology was founded in 2007 as Autonomous Educational Institute in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The college has been approved by AICTE, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade and NBA. The college provides education in the field of Engineering, Management, and Computer Applications.

Vision: The institute's vision is to empower students to become productive engineers and responsible citizens for the development of the nation.

Mission: Dr. NGP institute’s mission is to graduate individuals by adopting innovative teaching and learning practices with technical knowledge and skills.

The college provides UG, PG, and Research programs:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Computer Application (MCA)
• Master of Engineering (ME)
• Ph.D

Career College is engaged in enhancing skills and knowledge of the students in education which has helped by providing support to prosperous and thriving careers of the students. Career College was established in 1970 and is accredited by NAAC with A+ grade and is affiliated to BU, Bhopal. Career College emphasizes on the holistic development of the students and transforms them into confident, humble, responsible, and compatible individuals.

Career College offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Microbiology, Physiotherapy, Computer Science, Management, Math, Zoology, Biotechnology, and Chemistry. Along with this, college also offers an online certification course which includes courses from numerous universities such as Harvard Business School, IIT Bombay, IGNOU, Deakin University, and many such reputable universities.

Mahatma Gandhi Central University got its approval from the Central Universities Amendment Act 2014.

However, the university started its operation in 2016. This UGC-approved university was established to offer students a platform that provides excellent higher education and practical training.

This central university provides various UG, PG, and PhD programs to the students. Apart from this, it runs various schools, namely:

• School of Education
• School of Life Sciences
• Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya School of Commerce & Management
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Humanities and Language
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Computational Sciences, Information & Communication Technology