List of Colleges in India

Affiliated to Calcutta University, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata is an Autonomous College founded by Catholic Minority Religious Body in the year 1860. It is a Christian Minority Higher Educational Institution that offers rigid devotion toward high-quality academic excellence and training.

St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata offers multiple UG and PG degrees in professional programs like Commerce, Business Administration, Arts, Science, and Education. Apart from these, the college also offers multiple diploma courses, professional certificates, and Ph. D programs in different fields of interest.

Coimbatore Marine College is the first marine institute in Coimbatore, founded in the year 2001 with the aim to provide students with world-class academic guidance in the field of marine. This institute is affiliated with Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai, and is approved by the Directorate General of Shipping, the Government of India.

The marine college offers 25 professional sea courses like Tech Marine Engineering, Marine ETO, Bridging ETO, High Voltage SSG (ML), Logistic and Shipping, etc.

With the objective to train and guide budding Engineers, Krishna Engineering College (KEC) was founded in the year 2004 by a non-profit organization known as Friends Charitable Society (FCS). This Engineering College is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

Being ranked at 7^th position among all the AKTU affiliated colleges, this college offers professional PG and UG degrees in courses like computer science, engineering, computer application, AI, IT, etc.

Established in the year 1990, Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering was founded by Alhaj Dr. S.M. Shaik Nurddin with an aim to bring power to the budding engineers and to provide them with practical and educational training environment. This engineering college is approved by the AICTE, New Delhi. It is accredited and affiliated with National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Anna University, Chennai respectively.

Being a hub of engineering, AMSEC offers degrees in professional courses like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, etc.

Founded in the year 1997, Acharya Institute of Health Sciences was established with the aim to create an atmosphere that stimulates a professional academic environment for the students with a combination of world-class infrastructure and excellent hospital training. This college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, and the Government of Karnataka. It is also recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), Karnataka Nursing College (KNC), and the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP).

This college offers degrees in 9 professional courses like Physiotherapy, Medical Imaging Technology, Hospital Administration, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Paramedical, etc.

Heritage Business School is a part of the Heritage Group of Institutions and this college was founded in the year 2003. This college is approved by and is affiliated with AICTE and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal. 

Being recognised as one the top business schools in the country and The Most Preferred B-School of 2020 by key ranking companies like Business World, Sun Magazines, Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry, etc. this college offers professional courses in MBA.

The Indian Army under the guardianship of the Army Welfare Education Society formed the Army Institute of Law in 1999 in Mohali. The institute is affiliated with Punjab University, Patiala, recognised by NAAC and approved by BCI.

The Institute provides degrees in B.A. LLB. and LL.M. programs. The institute has emerged as a centre of academic scholars who are supervised by well-educated and qualified staff members whose endeavours have embedded a spirit of competencies and proficiency among them. The Institute aims to foster youth with the ideologies of justice, morals, and equity. The mission of the Institute is to produce law students having the core skills needed to provide law and judicial services for society.       

Situated in the notable academic hub, Dehradun, Shri Guru Ram Rai University came into existence in the year 2017 as a result of the vision of Shri Mahant Devendra Dass Ji Maharaj, a religious leader. The campus covers an area of about 80 acres. The University is recognised by NCI, UGC, PCI, and NMCI.  

The vision of the University is to establish an education institute that opens a gateway for exploring new career opportunities by imparting quality education under the guidance of knowledgeable and competent teachers. The mission of the University is to engage, motivate, and influence young minds to delve into a comprehensive learning environment that fosters scientific thinking, ethical values, and professional competencies within them.

The University provides academic degrees in distinguished UG, PG, Diploma, Doctoral, and Certification courses. The University consists of about 10 colleges that provide degrees in different programs:

• School of Management & Commerce Studies
• School of Agricultural Sciences
• School of Basic & Applied Sciences
• School of Computer Application & Information Technology
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• SGRR Institute of Medical & Health Sciences
• SGRR School of Education
• SGRRIM & HS School of Paramedical Sciences
• SGRRIM & HS College of Nursing

Teerthanker Mahaveer University was founded in the year 2008 to give a unique atmosphere for learners for their holistic personality development under the guidance of qualified educationists and grasp technical as well as innovative skills that are required to make them corporate-ready. The University got its approvals from UGC, PCI, BCI, Indian Nursing Council, U.P. State Medical Faculty, ICAR, DCI, MCI, AICTE, and NCTE & SCERT, Lucknow.       

The University provides UG, PG, and Doctoral degrees in fields like Physical Education, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medical, Physiotherapy, Dental, Paramedical Sciences, Management, Hospital Administration, Polytechnic, Agriculture, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, and Jain Studies. The colleges under the university that offers all these different courses are:

• Centre of Jain Studies 
• College of Agricultural Sciences
• College of Computing Sciences & IT
• College of Fine Arts
• College of Law & Legal Studies
• College of Nursing
• College of Pharmacy
• Dental College & Research Centre
• College of Paramedical Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Department of Physiotherapy
• Medical College & Research Centre
• TMIMT College of Management
• Faculty of Engineering
• TMIMT College of Physical Education

Located in the corporate centre of India – Gurgaon, the Global Institute of Technology and Management is one of the pioneering institutes in technical and management education and is also one of the best engineering institutes in the Delhi NCR. It was established in the year 2008 and has been recognised by the AICTE. It offers UG, PG, and Diploma courses.

To compete with the constantly changing dynamics of the academic and corporate world, the institute has employed highly qualified and industry-experienced faculty members to provide its students with the best quality of education.

Its vision is to establish itself as a leading centre of excellence in providing higher education in the ever-evolving field of management and technology. Its mission is to impart management and technology education as per global standards and to contribute to the holistic development of its students and thereby extending overall development to the whole country as well.

To provide world-class education and training to the future competent, Azad Educational Society brings up the Himalayan Institute of Pharmacy and Research (HIPR) in the year 2006. This institute is affiliated with three Government Universities which are Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University, Shri Dev Suman University, and Uttarakhand Technical University, and Approved by PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).

The vision of this institute is to contribute to the development of the nation by educating and guiding young and talented minds through a modern and merit education network. On the other hand, the mission of this institute is to gear up the technical knowledge, service, and education for the mankind and nation. This institute undertakes the responsibility of its students and wants to provide them with a wealthy state-of-the-art pedagogical program along with world-class pragmatic experience.

For providing its students with a ragging-free environment, the college performs a tradition where seniors interact with their juniors by welcoming them into a friendly, warm, and positive surrounding. HIPR is consistently ranked among the top Pharmacy institute in its city of Uttarakhand, this college offers UG, PG, and Diploma degrees in courses like pharmacy, management, and agriculture.

Founded by Karnataka Lingayat Education Society, K.L.E. Society’s Law College was established in 1975 with the aim to train and provide a ground for the students who want to pursue their career in the legal profession. This law college is affiliated with the Karnataka State Law University, Hubli (KSLU), and is recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Being greatly committed to providing the finest legal scholarly assistance, this college has a good reputation in the academic field. Magazine ‘The Week’ has ranked this college as the second-best private law college in South India, along with this India Today ranked it as one of the Best Law Colleges in India in the year 2015. National Institutional Ranking Framework has also ranked this college as the top 3^rd state-ranked Law College in Karnataka and 17^th among the Top Private Law College. KLE Society’s Law College offers various professional degrees in Certified Programs, Under Graduation, Post Graduation, and Diploma.

To provide world-class teaching, professional practice, and research in the field of social work, Indore School of Social Work (ISSW) was acknowledged in the year 1951 by Indore Christian College at the event of the Madhya Bharat State Branch of the Indian Conference of Social Work. This school was recognised by the Department of Higher Education and the Government of Madhya Pradesh and is affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishva Vidhyalaya, Indore (DAVV).

The Objective and Aim of ISSW are:

• To provide students with fieldwork, direction, and other divisions of Social Work with proper training.
• To organise workshops, seminars, revive courses, and other action plans related to Social Work.
• To introduce the students to a whole new and independent section of knowledge related to social administration, social work practices, social services, and policies.

This college set the motion for determining and promoting professionalism in Social Work by offering courses like arts, Bachelors and Masters in Social Work, post-Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management, and Ph.D. Programs.

To train, educate and enrich the students into becoming well-established professionals, the IBMR IBS College got established in Bangalore in the year 1999. Situated in the BTM Layout area of the garden city, it contributes to the student’s growth as most of the top global corporate entities are there to give out opportunities to them.

It is the First Business School to offer a Flagship Industry Aligned program in India and has set its curriculum according to the industry expectations. As claimed by the college, their faculty is welcoming and knowledgeable.

The university provides management education with national and international level courses that help the students with internship opportunities in other countries. The university offers Management, IT, and Research majors at UG and PG levels. The curriculum of the university adapts according to the changing needs of the industry. Here are the courses that the students can choose at the university:

• BBA (Regular and Aviation Management)
• B.Com
• MBA (Regular and Executive)

The Six Sisters of St Joseph of Tarbes managed many institutions and believed in the upliftment of the underprivileged by providing standard affordable education to them. Jyoti Nivas College is one of the institutions established by the sisters and is located in Bangalore. Established in the year 1966 and the college is associated with Bengaluru City University. It is also re-certified by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade.

With the vision of making diligent, educated, kind, and mature young women, the founders of the college aim to provide a balanced and universal education with the inculcation of cultural, national, and traditional sense. They believe that providing higher education to their students is not merely for qualification but also necessary for personal ethics, and developing a strong code of principles.

The best minds make up the faculty of the Jyoti Nivas College as they are highly qualified in their areas and have devoted themselves to educating.

The Departments of Arts, Science, and Commerce offer a variety of courses. The courses offered in

• Arts are Journalism and Mass Communication, English Literature (BA/MA), Psychology (BA/BSc/MSc), History, Rehabilitation Science (BA/BSc), Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, Travel and Tourism Management (BA/B.Com), and Languages (French, German, and Spanish).
• Commerce are B.Voc/M.Voc, B.Com/M.Com, BBA/MBA, and B.Com (Logistics and Supply Chain Management).
• Physical Science are BCA/MCA, Computer Science (BSc/MSc), Physics, Electronics, Mathematics (BSc/MSc), and Chemistry (BSc/MSc).
• Life Sciences are Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, and Biological Sciences (MSc).

The Vidhyadeep School of Nursing was founded under the Vidhyadeep Charitable Trust and is located in the diamond city of Surat, Gujarat. It aims to work on discipline, fundamental knowledge, and planning for the best outcomes.

The nursing school of the university offers these courses:

• Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM)
• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University) was established in the year 1921. The campus is located in Chandigarh and has covered an area of about 146 acres. The College is recognised and affiliated by AICTE, NAAC, and the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India. 

The vision of the College is to establish an institute that provides technical education for the aspiring youth of the country. The mission of the college is to develop a culture of excellence within the campus so that students who have passed or are studying in the institute could get the best placements in leading companies.

The college offers about 8 B.Tech Undergraduate programs and approximately 14 M.Tech Postgraduate Programs in different fields of Technology and Engineering. The college also provides Ph.D. Programs in the field of Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, and Management.    

Making the students' hospitality industry ready is a task undertaken by BNG Hotel Management in the city of Kolkata. It was founded in the year 2007 by Budhaditya Paul to provide education along with practical knowledge to students looking for a career in the Hospitality industry. This institute is a registered trademark of Bengal Nalanda Group, Kolkata.

Located in the heart of the city, the college is a seamless building with all the latest amenities and facilities to provide the students with the best learning experience and make them skilled professionals. It is affiliated with Annamalai University, Chidambaram, and is recognised by the UGC. They aim to provide service-related official training to the diverse young and budding hoteliers, especially in an environment that is close to real-life situations.

The institute has been recognised and awarded for its dedication to its high-quality academics and excellence. It has been accredited by NSDC, recognized as an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution, and is an associate member of FHRAI and HRAEI. It has been attributed for its work in the following categories:

It achieved the 2^nd rank in West Bengal by GHRDC and 3^rd rank in East Zone by “The WEEK” as per the All India Hotel Management Institute Ranking Survey 2021.

It has been recognised as a promising Hotel Management Institute of the Year in the year 2020 by the India Brand Icon Awards held in Mumbai.

The courses offered by the institution are specially formed to enhance the knowledge of the students for them to become employable. The institute has been providing students with purely qualitative theoretical, practical, and on-the-job training.

The courses offered by BNG Hotel Management institute are as follows: 

JBIHM claims to be a prestigious private educational institute for Hospitality/Hotel Management. It is approved by UGC and was established in 2013. The institute has been accredited NAAC A++. JB Institute of Hospitality Management believes in imparting and empowering students with knowledge and confidence to make them better professionals.

The institute offers a variety of courses, such as:

There is an entirely different segment where the institute offers a Diploma in Aviation and Hospitality Management Course. This is a 1-year full-time course. This course acts as a pathway for dual career opportunities in the realm of Hospitality as well as Aviation. This course helps the students in learning about Airport Management, Airport Security, Airport Planning, Passenger forecasting, and Safety and Security. After the completion of this course, many job profiles are available for the students such as Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, and can also go for the top Hotel Groups.

The contents that are covered in the course are Aviation Introduction, Cost Reduction Strategy Training, Travel Management, Fares & Ticketing, Hospitality Management, Foreign Language, Financial Accounting, Information Systems, Grooming, English Communication, Personality Development, and Airline Operations.

Heritage Institute of Technology was founded in the year 2001 under Kalyan Bharti Trust in Kolkata, West Bengal by a group of 22 Industrialists. It was established with a vision in mind to nurture responsible citizens to meet the challenges of society by retaining their traditional values and also prepare the students with a strong foundation. Along with this, their mission is to provide a subtle environment to their students for innovative thinking and developing necessary skills for their major.

The core technological departments at the institute are Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical. Some of the other courses offered by them are Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Humanities. The university has more than 19 departments and AICTE has approved all the courses offered by them.

Established and located in the City of Joy since 1953, the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management was founded by Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and the foundation stone was laid by Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.

Several courses are offered at the institute ranging from Research and Degree programs to Postgraduate, Diplomas and Short-term courses. Most of these programs are affiliated and it also offers foreign language programs to its students. They educate over 1200 students with several specialisations like Marketing, Finance, HRM, Business Analytics & Systems, POM, Energy, Environment, Hospital Management, Transport & Logistics, MSW, Retail, and Sports.

To provide younger minds with academic guidance and training at all levels of commencement exercises, NIMAS was established in the year 1999. This private institute is affiliated with Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), Kolkata, and is approved by the Government of India, the University Grant Commission (UGC), and the Minister of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

With the aim to provide a guaranteed career route to the students, the college has been ranked by various classifying agencies in successive years. Some major awards and achievements of NIMAS are:

• India’s Most Prominent Education Awards ranked this college as one of the best Placement and Infrastructure Institute in Eastern India.
• Pride of Indian Education Awards, Brands Impact 2020 ranked this college as the Best Institute for UG and PG courses with Great Track Records of Placement in Kolkata.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards of Excellence 2016 ranked this college as the Top Hotel Management Institute in the Country.

With active, dynamic, and friendly faculty members, the college provides rich academic experience and professional UG and PG degrees in courses like management, cyber security, science, medical, psychology, etc.

Established by the Mahanadi Education Society in the year 1995, Raipur Institute of Technology (RITEE) is a professional educational institute providing academic knowledge in the field of management and technology. RITEE is affiliated with Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekananda Technical University, Bhilai (CSVTU). This private institute is approved by the State Government Directorate of Technical Education and the All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi (AICTE), and is recognised by the Government of Chhattisgarh.

RIT focuses on providing academic freedom and value-based education to its students and gives an open platform for students to express their ideas openly and honestly.

There are eight institutes under the name of RITEE which are responsible for assisting students in achieving their goals and making the students technically stronger. The names of these institutes are:

• Raipur Institute of Technology (RITEE)
• RITEE College of Education (RITCOE)
• RITEE College of Nursing (RITCON)
• RITEE Academy of Training (RITAT)
• RITEE College of Pharmacy (RITCOP)
• RITEE College of Hotel Management (RITCOHM)
• RITEE College of Management (RITCOM)
• RITEE Business School (RIBS)

The College has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell intending to develop and promote a consistent, responsive, and active academic action plan and to enhance the institute’s performance. This cell was also responsible for enhancing the quality of practices and incorporation of culture. RITEE offers diverse courses like management, nursing, pharmacy, applied sciences, engineering, hospitality and hotel management, and healthcare in UG, PG, Diploma, and doctoral degrees.

Established in the year 2007, Radharaman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) is a pharmacy institute running under the umbrella of Tapasya Shiksha Samiti. To provide excellent academic grounds and endless opportunities, the courses of this institute are approved by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). In addition, this private institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal.

The vision of RIPS is to transform society and make it a better place to live by providing education and research in the field of pharmacy. Whereas, the primary mission of this institute is to aid worth to human values, to maintain and grow an environment of research and learning and to promote, motivate and encourage future pharmacists in the world of medicine.

With experienced faculties and a world-class education system, RIPS offers UG, PG, and Diploma degrees to students in pharmacy.

Established in the year 2007, Laxmipati Institute of Science and Technology is a renowned educational institute in the field of management and technology. This private institute is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya and is recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Laxmipati Institute of Science and Technology is a dedicated part of the Laxmipati Group of Institutions, with other three branches named Laxmipati College of Education, Laxmipati College, and Laxmipati Institute of Professional Studies.

This institute provides UG, PG, and Diploma degrees in professional courses like computers, science, commerce, and arts.

Founded by Kalyani Charitable Trust in the year 2009, Late G.N. Sapkal College of Engineering is a private institute providing a hub to students of quality education, training, and practices as per the standards of the industry. This college is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This institute is accredited with a ‘B’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

The vision of this college focuses on making this institute a hub of excellence in engineering in terms of perspective and technology. On the other hand, the mission of this college is to help students excel in under and post-graduation educational levels. The mission also includes providing basic knowledge like business awareness, problems solving skills, building confidence, and other professional skills. 

Awarded by the Indian Economic Development and Research Association with the Leadership award for Education Excellence in 2015, this college offers courses in engineering like civil, mechanical, applied, computer, electrical, and telecommunication. 

Founded in the year 2004, Ikon Nursing College has become the premier center of excellence in education in the field of nursing. The College focuses on promoting students build confidence and helping them know the importance of professional healthcare facilities. This College is recognised by the Government of Karnataka, the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and the Karnataka Nursing Council (KNC). This College is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka (RGUHS) and the Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination board.

This College focuses on providing a safe and sound academic environment to its students by providing them with professional courses like B. Sc Nursing, M. Sc Nursing, PB. B. Sc and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Apart from these professional courses, Ikon Nursing College also provides specialization in courses like Medical Surgical Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, etc.

PMIT Group of Colleges was founded to bring all the higher-educational courses and institutes to the center. This private institute is approved by the National Council of Teacher Education (NCTE), West Bengal Nursing Council, and is recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Apart from this, it is affiliated with WB University of Teachers Training Education Planning and Administration, and the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology.

The vision of this college is to provide a helping hand to the nation in shaping the future of the world and youth through state-of-the-art educational opportunities and entitle them in achieving their goals and challenges. However, the mission of this college is to build a successful future. It sight to raise a forward-looking personality that accepts challenges and opportunities positively and excitingly.

There are seven institutes working under the name of PMIT Group of Colleges namely:

• Dr. Shahidulla Institute of Education
• Mother Teresa Institute of Education and Research
• Sahajpath
• Aster College of Pharmacy
• Institute of Genetic Engineering
• M.R. College of Pharmaceutical Science and Research
• Vidyabharath College of Pharmacy

All these campuses are situated in different cities and states, offering UG, PG, and Diploma courses in higher education like Pharmacy, Management, Nursing, Biology, and Technology to 4500+ students from almost every part of the county.

In the year 2012, the University of Engineering and Management was established over an area of 46 acres in Jaipur. The college is recognised by NAAC and approved by AICTE, AIU, UGC, IAP, and MHRD.

The college has courses in the field of Engineering, Physiotherapy, Management, and Ph.D. along with some certification programs. The institute gained 2^nd position in 2022 in North-Western India, under the Institutions Innovation Council by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.     

The vision of the institute is to impart holistic and quality education among students to make them competitive over others along with encouraging them to imbibe the required skills and values. The institute aims to foster an innovative and creative environment for students where they are provided with excellent teaching-learning methods for their overall development.

The college collaborates with international universities and institutes that provide students with the opportunity to visit foreign countries. Students from other countries also visit the institute to study for a semester.

Under the umbrella of Mata Leelawati Shikshan Sansthan Institute of Information Technology and Management was founded in the year 1999. The institute is recognised by NAAC, NBA, and UGC as well as approved by AICTE and affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Courses offered by the institute are MBA, MCA, BCA, BBA, and B.Com. (Hons.).

The vision of the institute is to provide a place surrounded by positivity and quality education that gives students several learning opportunities to expand their capabilities. Institute has a mission to induce moral, ethical, and social values among students so that they can become responsible citizens.

The contemporary infrastructure and supportive faculty members have helped the institute in imparting a learner-centric, technology-based, and result-oriented educational approach that strengthens the performance and learning abilities of students.