List of Colleges in India

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College, commonly known as DDGDVC was established in the year 1964 by the Rajasthanis and Gujaratis settled in Chennai. This college is a linguistic minority college affiliated with the University of Madras. The college is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and accredited by NAAC and offers admission to multiple UG, PG, and Ph.D programs in the field of Arts, Management, Science, and Commerce. These programs are available in two different shifts i.e., Shift I and Shift II. In shift I, the college offers aided programs during the day, and in shift II, the college functions in the evening time and offers self-financing courses.

Vision: The vision of the college is to impart value based education to its students and to expose them to rich Indian culture and traditions. The college wants its students to broaden their perspective towards nation building, and harmony.

Mission: The college’s aim is to provide quality education so that students can acquire the right skills, develop their personality, and evoke empathy which will help them to become humane and responsible citizens.

Amity University Noida or Amity University Uttar Pradesh is a world-famous university. It is an Indian private university founded by Ashok Chauhan. The Amity Noida came into existence in the year 2005. It was India's first private university to carry out merit-based scholarships and reservations for students. The University's infrastructure is rated as the best among the top colleges or universities in India. It provides air-conditioned amphitheatre-style classrooms with the most helpful environment for energetic and concentrated conversations. At the same time, Amity Noida campus libraries are equipped with nearly a million books, publications, national and global journals, and CD-ROMS covering all characteristics of academic and non-academic books along with research material. The high-tech labs serve as excellent training grounds for rising professionals, enabling students to examine and put what they have understood in theory into technique. The infrastructure has its significance as the 1000 acres of campus brag some of the most advanced buildings. Amity University offers over 200 courses, including UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate courses. The university has 10 institutions under its belt and the Amity university overall has 11 campuses in India and 13 campuses abroad in cities like Singapore, Dubai, New York, and London among others.

With global recognition and academic empowerment, Sharda University started its journey in the field of innovation, research, and education in the year 2009. This institute is a division of the Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI). This university is accredited by NAAC A+ and NBA, apart from this it is approved by UGC, ACU, DCI (Dental Council of India), INC, PCI (Pharmacy Council of India), MCI, NCTE, and COA (Council of Architecture).

This private university offers multiple Graduations, PG, Diploma, Certified, and Doctoral degrees in multiple courses like Business Studies, Pharmacy, Architecture, Dental Science, etc. Sharda has 14 schools of academics under one campus, named as:

• School of Agricultural Sciences
• School of Pharmacy
• School of Education
• School of Nursing Science & Research
• School of Dental Sciences
• School of Basic Sciences & Research
• School of Medical Sciences & Research
• School of Engineering & Technology
• School of Media, Film, and Entertainment
• School of Design, Architecture & Planning
• School of Allied Health Sciences
• School of Business Studies
• School of Humanities & Social Sciences
• School of Law

In 1969, the foundation of Christ University was laid down in Bangalore with the vision of nurturing individuals with quality education and assisting them in their holistic development so that they can make effective contributions to society. The University got its approval from UGC and AICTE. It is also accredited with NAAC, NBA, and NIRF.

The core values of the University lie in Social Responsibility, Moral Uprightness, and Pursuit of Excellence. It is a multi-disciplinary centre of excellence that concentrates on providing academic and research programs in the fields of Commerce, Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Law, Science, Education, Engineering, and Architecture.   

Christ Central Campus provides academic education for National and International students under the below-stated Schools:

• School of Social Sciences
• School of Sciences
• School of Law
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Education
• School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy
• School of Business and Management
• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Architecture

Located in Kolkata, Sarsuna Law College was established in the year 2004 as a Private Law College. The college is affiliated with Bankura University and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The college offers a LL.B and an LL.M program at the UG and PG levels.

Objectives: Sarsuna Law College aims to impart quality education in the legal field to its students. Along with this, the college also aspires to impart skills of advocacy into the students and encourages them to take part in social welfare and research activities. This would instil a sense of responsibility in them, and be able to create legal awareness among the people. The college commits to develop students into responsible citizens so that they can contribute to the development of society.

Formerly known as University of Jodhpur, Jai Narain Vyas University is providing education in the field of Management, Science, Arts, and Law. The university was established in 1962. It is approved by UGC with the State University status and is accredited by NAAC with “B” grade. JNVU Jodhpur is now working as a divisional university for western part of Rajasthan. Currently, more than 330 colleges / institutes are affiliated to the university.

Vision: The University is working with a vision of being acknowledged globally as a center of excellence in education, research and innovation, and to help students to develop a stable and subtle view on global issues.

Mission: Its mission is to create excellent human resources who contribute to the society and nation by assimilating innovation pedagogy in the academic curriculum. It aims to collaborate with prestigious institutions, universities, and businesses at global level.

JNVU Jodhpur is providing qualifications for different courses at UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and Doctorate level. BA, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, B.Com (Hons), B.A.LL.B, LL.M, MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, M.Com, Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit, etc courses in different disciplines are offered by the university under the following faculties and constituent colleges:

• Faculty of Commerce and Management
• Faculty of Arts
• K.N. College for Women
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Law
• Institute of Evening Studies

Uttaranchal University or UU came into force in the year 2013. Dr. Devendra Pathak is the Vice Chancellor of the university. The university is built in over 70-acre of land and has 12 schools under its belt. Law College of the University though remains the hall mark as that has been the best of them in terms of ranking. The university enjoys geographical location advantage as Dehradun also known as the quaint town attract thousands of students every year and Uttaranchal University Dehradun is approved by most the recognised statutory bodies including AICTE, and UGC among others.  The university offers vivid range of undergraduate, post graduate, and doctorate programmes in the field of engineering, science, Professional Education, law & legal studies, Medical, Management & Commerce. In all there are 12 colleges under the university and all the programs offered by the university colleges are developed by taking advises from experts, and taking into consideration the innovative trends that are followed by the industries. The University has laid its mission plans and they are as follows:

To provide students an environment where they can express and bring out their best in whichever discipline they choose.

The university has established a challenging, dynamic, and environment for better learning process with high quality teaching that emphasizes on R&D.

Last but not the least, to serve the human community and country at large in culturally, professionally, technically, and academically.

Garden City University was formed in the year 2017 under the Karnataka State Act, 2013 to develop and graduate human resources with excellent academic and technical knowledge and capable enough to solve future issues and problems. GCU is approved by AICTE and UGC and accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade.

The university provides multiple UG, PG, and PhD programs that run under multiple schools like:

• School of Commerce and Management
• School of Media Studies
• School of Sciences
• School of Computational Science and IT
• School of Health Science
• School of Social Science
• School of Personal Studies
• School of Indian and Foreign Languages
• School of Engineering
• School of Professional Studies

Chandigarh University was incepted in the year 2012 and Chandigarh University located on NH05 that connects Chandigarh and Ludhiana. The current chancellor of the university is Satnam Singh Sandhu and the vice chancellor is Prof. Anand Agarwal. The academics of CUCHD remains at the pinnacle as it offers various UG, PG, and Doctorate Programs in disciplines such as tourism, architecture, liberal arts, engineering, and management to name a few.

The university is spread in over 100 acres of land and has strength of 20k students. The number of faculty that teaches here is around 1500, so one cannot argue with the faculty to student ratio as it is comparatively high. The nearest railway station to the university is Shaibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) railway station which is 25kms from the university campus. The university has arranged buses to drop students from Panchkula to Kharar. So, even though the university is on highway one doesn’t have to worry about commuting. The university has one of the best infrastructures as the campus is now fully built and one can find all the facilities at the campus. From hostels to cafes, everything has been taken care of by the University for its students.

Apeejay Stya Education Foundation established Apeejay Stya University in the year 2010 to transform the community and society by providing students with a value-based, research-based, and technical-based academic pedagogy. This institute is approved by UGC and is recognised by BCI, PCI, NCTE, and IAU.

The institute runs several schools under its name such as:

• School of Management Sciences
• School of Design & Visual Arts
• School of Legal Studies
• School of Engineering & Technology
• School of Education
• School of Biosciences
• School of Journalism & Mass Communication
• School of Behavioral Sciences
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Geetanjali University was founded in 2011 to provide students with a strong and effective academic and training approach. This institute is approved by UGC and recognised by NMC, DCI, INC, and PCI.

The vision and mission of this university are to promote a culture of research and innovation among young minds and provide excellence so that the students can contribute to the development of the nation and society.

This institute runs multiple colleges under its supervision, namely:

• Geetanjali College and School of Nursing
• Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute
• Geetanjali Medical College and Hospital
• Geetanjali College of Physiotherapy
• Geetanjali Institute of Pharmacy
• Geetanjali Hospital

This private university offers Diploma, Graduation, Post Graduation, Doctorate, and Super Specialty programs to the students.

Divine Grace Nursing Institute was established in 2004 under the Divine Grace Educational Trust. It is a private institute and is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS) and managed by DGIHS management. It is approved by INC (Indian Nursing Council), KNC (Karnataka State Nursing Council), and Karnataka Government. DGNI offers multiple courses in General Nursing and Post Nursing. The institute is approved by the Karnataka Government.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to enroll the young generation to study Ayurveda and become experts in making cost effective treatment.

Mission: To bring new techniques of practicing Ayurveda and be the best natural way to heal a human body from root.

VIT Law School - VITSOL was established in 2014 and is one of the best colleges in Chennai. The college is affiliated to VIT University, Chennai and is approved by BCI. VIT Law School offers undergraduate programs and branches in the Law program, with 1000 students across the courses.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to prepare legal professionals with a justice mind, ethically strong, and socially responsible.

Mission: To set global standards in law education and to train skilled lawyers who can succeed in different areas in a legal profession.

Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute started its operations in 2007. It is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The college has been ranked by NIRF in 2024 and accredited by NAAC. It is recognised by DCI.

Vision: The vision of the college is to adhere to the principle of quality, transparency & integrity and teamwork while contributing in the advancement of the nation.

Mission: The mission is to become a preference for academics for scholars, staff and the overall community. 

Saveetha College of Nursing came into existence in 1992 with an aim to concentrate on nursing education and research. This college is affiliated with Saveetha University, Chennai, and accredited by NAAC. Saveetha College of Nursing is approved by Indian Nursing Council (INC), and The Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council. The college offers a B.Sc Nursing, a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, and an M.Sc Nursing program at the UG and PG levels. The M.Sc Nursing program at Saveetha Nursing College is offered under different departments namely Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, and Community Health Nursing.

Vision: The college’s vision is to provide quality nursing education with focus on technology and scientific research to its students so that they can meet the expectations of the society.

Mission: The mission of Saveetha College of Nursing is to promote the highest values and ethics in the field of healthcare, and serve the people with care, and affection.

The School of Nursing Ruby General Hospital College was started in the year 2009 by the Chairman and Managing Director of Ruby General Hospital, Kamal K Dutta. Ruby General Hospital is one of the oldest private hospitals in Eastern India. The School of Nursing Ruby General Hospital College is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (NCI), West Bengal Nursing Council (WBNC), and The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). The college offers a B.Sc program in Nursing at the UG level and a Diploma program in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Vision: The vision of the School of Nursing Ruby General Hospital College is to provide value based education in the nursing field and help our nation in overcoming the problem of shortage of nursing staff.

Mission: The college’s mission is to develop professionals who will cater to the healthcare needs of the society through modern nursing programs. Also, the college wants its students to provide quality care to their clients and achieve the goal of nursing.

With a vision of accomplishing academic excellence in higher education, Sushant University was founded in 2012 in Gurgaon. UGC has recognised the University. PCI and COA have accredited the University. It has AIU membership and got its approval from BCI.   

The key objective of the University is to facilitate students with empathetic and centric methods along with developing leadership spirit within them. The University has schools under which it offers Engineering, Architecture, Management, Design, Health Sciences, Law, and Planning & Development. The schools are:

• School of Art and Architecture
• School of Design
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Health Sciences
• School of Law
• School of Planning and Development
• Vatel Hotel and Tourism Business School

Since its inception in 2016, Sanskriti University has been continuously growing in terms of imparting quality education among youth. It has the approval of UGC. It also has accreditation from AIU, RCI, PCI, BCI, and NCTE.

Its vision is to become an institution imparting global-level academic curriculum that is committed towards establishing new standards of excellence in health, technical, and professional education with an emphasis on the development of industry, society, and the nation. The university’s mission is to provide international-level education to the students within the technology-based campus with a high focus on skill, value and research-based academic programs.

The University provides UG and PG programs under the below-mentioned schools:

• Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Sanskriti Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital
• School of Agriculture
• School of Basic & Applied Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Engineering & Information Technology
• School of Fashion Designing
• School of Humanities & Social Science
• School of Law and Legal Studies
• School of Management & Commerce
• School of Medical & Allied Sciences
• School of Nursing
• School of Pharmacy and Research Centre
• School of Rehabilitation
• School of Tourism and Hospitality
• School of Yoga & Naturopathy

Shri Venkateshwara University was founded in 2010 to provide excellent training and academic knowledge to students. This university is UGC approved and is recognised by BCI, PCI, and INC.

This university offers multiple courses and runs various schools under its supervision like the School of Medical Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering & Technology, School of Education, School of Design, etc. Apart from this, the institute also offers PhD courses to the students.

DBS Global University was established in 2007 as Doon Business School in Dehradun. In 2024, it received approval from UGC to work as a State Private University. It is also recognised by the PCI.

Its vision is to become a globally renowned university that assists students in enhancing their leadership skills. Its mission is to offer a holistic academic environment where students can acquire problem solving, interpersonal, and leadership skills to help them start on the road to a successful career.

Founded on June 20, 1927, Sir L A Shah Law College is a renowned public educational institution located in Ahmedabad, Gujrat. It is the oldest law college in the state of Gujarat. This college is affiliated with Gujarat University, is NAAC accredited and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). It offers a 3-year LL.B, and a 2-year LL.M degree at the UG and PG levels respectively. The doctoral level programs i.e., Ph.D in Law is also available at the college.

Vision: The vision of Sir L A Shah Law College is to impart quality education to the UG & PG students in the field of law and equip them with right skills, and capabilities. This would help them understand the interpretation of law to prove justice to people irrespective of their caste, creed, sex, or religion.

Mission: The college's mission is to provide student-centred teaching, well-built infrastructure for smooth learning experience, and leadership in legal education. The college also seeks to maintain the status of a premier institution as a law college in Gujarat.

IHM Shimla came into existence in the year 1986 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The institute is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). IHM Shimla offers a B.Sc, and an M.Sc program at the UG & PG levels in the field of hospitality. The M.Sc course is offered jointly by NCHMCT and IGNOU. Along with this, the institute also offers admission to the diploma programs in hospitality & hotel administration.

Vision: IHM Shimla aims to become a centre of excellence in imparting hospitality education. Also, the institute seeks to create an environment for research, innovation, experiments, and contributes to the evolving global society.

Mission: The aim of the college is to provide high-quality and practical hospitality education to its students so that they can become successful professionals in this field at the global level.

Kusum Devi Sunderlal Dugar Jain Dental College and Hospital was established in 2016. It is a unit of Shree Shwetambar Sthanakvasi Jain Sabha (Shree S. S. Jain Sabha). The college is affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata and recognised by DCI.

Vision: The vision is to become a premier college for community specific research, excellent dental care and standard education.

Mission: The mission of the college is to transform students into outstanding professionals by offering them quality education and infrastructure. The aim of the college is to provide oral healthcare to individuals from every community and background.

Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences (FCIMS) started its operations in 2023. The institute is affiliated with Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, (KNRUHS), Warangal. It is recognised by NMC (MCI) and Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Vision: The vision of the Institute is to become an outstanding medical centre that offers UG & PG Courses in addition to providing comprehensive healthcare services in a safe and disciplined space.

Mission: The mission is to teach students and transform them into excellent doctors who will contribute to the welfare of the nation.

Maharishi Markandeshwar University endorses nothing but an education which is exposure driven and research oriented. This is why MMU Ambala which started its journey in 1993 is today one of the top universities for studies in any field be it hospitality, engineering, nursing, management, healthcare and regular grad & PG programs. The faculties at the university are immensely experienced, qualified, dedicated and above all thoroughly professional that just graces up the university lecture halls & labs. Thus, MMDU is an ideal option for an aspiring student who feels they could conquer academics with their potential.

Though needless to say that NAAC has accredited the university with ‘A++’, rankings. The university has come a long way to build the goodwill as one the best private universities of North India. The university has inculcated synergies between both worlds and that is sticking with traditional method of studies and roping in teaching techniques from the top universities of the world. One word for university chancellor Tarsem Garg who has been instrumental in making this happen a reality.

The infrastructure of the university too needs no mention as students in Ambala would have never imagined of having state-of-the-art facilities like MMDU provides. From central parking to ICT enabled gates, the university has instilled them all. Through the world class infrastructure that the university possess, the university has created a creative mind, passion, encouragement, and last but not the least, the confidence to think innovatively to make their desired future a realistic one.

The university is indeed a leader in education. Maharishi Markandeshwar University Ambala over the years have produced some of the best engineers, doctors, managers, architects, and some corporate leaders that are rare to see. The university faculty leads the way with some of the most advanced teaching capabilities and skills that are rare to be found in faculties of most colleges, universities, or institution.

Sarvajanik Jankalyan Parmarthik Nyas is a trust that founded People’s University in 2011 to provide higher and professional education & training to students. This institute is approved by UGC, accredited by NAAC, and recognised by DCI, NMC, PCI, INC, and Madhya Pradesh Paramedical Council (MPPC).

This private institute provides the students with multiple courses like Engineering, Medicine, Science, Law, Paramedical Sciences, Management & Hotel Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.

Formerly known as Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, in the year 2007, Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute established Pandit Deendayal Energy University. This university was founded to train students in different subjects and to develop professionalism in all. This institute is approved by AICTE & UGC and got its recognition from the Science and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO). Additionally, the institute is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A++’ grade.

This private institute runs multiple schools under its supervision, namely:

• School of Technology
• School of Petroleum Management
• School of Liberal Studies
• School of Petroleum Technology

Apart from this, PDEU offers degrees programs like BA, BBA, B.Com, MBA, B.Tech, B.Sc, etc.

The foundation stone of IIHMR University was laid down in 1984 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It got UGC approval in 2014. It has accreditation from NAAC.

The vision of IIHMR University is to be known as an excellent educational institution which promotes research and academic curriculum for the betterment of the nation and society. Its mission is to improve health standards by imparting education, training, and research in the management of healthcare and associated programs.

The university has the following departments:

• Institute of Health Management Research
• School of Development Studies
• School of Pharmaceutical Management
• SD Gupta School of Public Health

It was Shri RP Mody who founded this university in 1998. Today the university is an all-girls India’s largest private universities in India. The university aims in making girl child of this country become self-sufficient and walk hand in hand with boys. For that to happen, each girl at the university is provided a Tech-savvy environment, and above all world-class education. The university offers courses in various disciplines like Law, Management, Fashion, Agriculture, Interior Design, Engineering, Science, Arts, and Commerce, etc.

The University is spread in over 265 acres of land where one will find large sports courts, interactive classrooms, natural beauty, the entire area and walls filled with artifacts, and places with spiritual essence. Thus, Mody University Sikar doesn’t just provide them with best learning infrastructure but also make sure that girls studying here are well aware of their roots. If your question is why Mody University, then answers for that are listed below:

• Highly Interactive classrooms.
• Highly Experienced and Qualified faculties. 
• Facilitated library and labs.
• State-of-the-art hostels.
• Dedicated sports complexes to instil some sportsmanship in the girls.
• All the medical facilities with multiple ambulances at the campus available 24*7.
• A campus full of flora and fauna.
• A sewage treatment plant that is used for recycling water that can further be used for horticulture.
• There are temples so that students can offer prayers at the university.
• Encouraging Shlokas in Sanskrit cover the entire campus of the Mody University.

Vision

The university is committed nothing but the excellence. The university is always after advancement in education so that students can enhance their knowledge and develop transformative skills. A campus that offers research, innovation, environmental consciousness, integrity, ethical & social sensitivity to produce the finest leaders in women who will be social innovators and technocrats of tomorrow.

The university is without a doubt one of the best universities for girls and girls from all the states of the country and some international students too come and study here as it is that big a university.

NIMS University of Jaipur is a model institution that is one of the top universities in India and the biggest self-financed university in the state. It was formerly known as the National Institute of Medical Sciences and was approved and established in 2008, under the NIMS University Act. It is also a member of the AIU and has received proper recognition from reputed UGC and AICTE organizations. MCI, DCI, PCI, BCI, and CoA all acknowledge the university. Nursing courses have their affiliation with Rajasthan Nursing Council and INC.

The university is working to become a premier centre for instruction in everything from humanities to health sciences, as well as in advanced engineering. With more than 500 courses in fields including Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Engineering, it has made a name in the education field. There are other courses like Advanced Sciences, Management, CSE, Architecture, Fashion Design, Hotel Management, Mass & Media, Law, etc. These courses help to shape young minds for a brighter tomorrow.

It is committed to create an atmosphere where academic achievement can thrive to the full potential because it recognises and values the significance of quality education. One of the basic philosophies is the creation of a cleaner and safer environment for everyone at the campus. The outstanding campus is home to thousands of students from all over the country and the world, resulting in an amazing fusion of cultures and exposing local pupils to the entire world. The university was also awarded as the best university for skill development in the year 2019 by the prestigious ASSOCHAM. It was also named as the best university in India in the year 2021 by CEGR. The university has collaborated with ICMR Jodhpur, Medanta Gurgaon, Johns Hopkins University USA, Kenya’s Academic Gateway, ALTIS Italy, and Czech University of Life Sciences.