List of Colleges in India

East Calcutta Girls College, Kolkata was established in the year 1992 and is affiliated with West Bengal State University, re-accredited by NAAC with ‘B++’ Grade.

The courses being offered by the college are B.Sc Honors, BA Honors, B.Com Honors, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, and MA & BA with Education.

Came into establishment in the year 2015, George College of Education is a composite campus of the George Group of Colleges. This institute is recognised by the West Bengal Board of Primary Education and NCTE and is affiliated with W.B. University of Teacher’s Training Education Planning and Administration (WBUTTEPA).

This private institute provides excellent learning, training, and an innovative environment for students to grow and contribute to the society and community by pursuing their careers in the field of education. This college offers professional UG and Diploma degrees in the field of education.

With the intention of spreading quality education among the young talents of the country and imbibing self-belief as well as confidence among them, St. Thomas College of Engineering and Technology was built in 2000 in Kolkata. The college is NBA accredited, MAKAUT affiliated, and AICTE approved.

The Institute’s perception is to emerge as a research-based and industry-oriented foundation for creative resolutions in several engineering fields, with the ultimate objective of fulfilling technological challenges experienced by society. The prime mission of the institute is to deliver education through a comprehensive, accessible, and research-oriented teaching-learning assessment procedure.

Initiated in the year 1989, the Institute of Engineering and Management is an IT hub of knowledge and training in the state of West Bengal. This institute comes under the IEM Group which was set up to address the official and technical resources in the high-powered global changes. It is the first independent and self-financed college in the state of West Bengal that is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE.

Being ranked in Grade ‘A’ by NAAC and Best Institute of India by Star New Awards, this college offers professional-level courses like Computer and Science Engineering, IT, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Application, etc.

Maharaja Manindra Chandra (MMC) College was established in 1941 in Kolkata. It provides UG and PG courses to students in Arts, Science, and Commerce stream. UG courses offered by MMC are approved by UGC and affiliated with University of Calcutta. In addition to these, MMC College is accredited with NAAC.

Vision: Vision of MMC is to achieve excellent institution status providing higher education to students. It delivers updated knowledge to students to strengthen their minds, to develop them as financially independent individuals, and to develop them as socially responsible citizens who can serve social justice.

Mission: MMC aims to provide academic and ethical education to students so that they can maintain unity in diversity along with their creativity. It encourages students to be a strong and independent individual who can meet future challenges of society.

Kingston Polytechnic College is putting a positive and notable impact on the education system since 2004. KPC has been approved by AICTE and is affiliated with the West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education and Skill Development (WBSCTVESD).

This private college is an academic part of Kingston Educational Institute, and it offers professional diploma degrees in programs like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, and Computer Science & Technology.

BM Birla College of Nursing Kolkata was established in 2003. It is affiliated to West Bengal University of Health Sciences and is recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Health and Family Welfare Department of Government of West Bengal.

George College is one of the best colleges for management and health allied studies. The college was set up in the year 2001 and has its affiliation with the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata also known as MAKAUT.

The college offers graduate degrees in courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Sc, Media Science, Sports Management, Travel & Tourism Management, Automobile Servicing Technology, Hardware & Networking, Electronics Manufacturing Services, VFX Film Making, Medical Lab Technology, and Interior Design, these courses are of 3 - 4 year duration and consist of 2 semesters per year. Master’s degree courses are also present such as M.Sc in Computer Science.

Indian Institute of Hotel Management started its educational journey in the year 2004 with a concept of delivering ample opportunities for aspirants who dreamt of building a career in the Hospitality industry.

The mission of the institute is to convey a promising educational environment for students where they can groom their personalities and accomplish industry-level learning along with meeting the changing requirements of the hospitality sector. The faculty members of the college continuously adopt strategic teaching approaches, state-of-art training methods, and syllabi designed in close association with industry requirements to teach students. 

The institute also got an award as India’s Most Prominent Education Award in the year 2017 for being the most promising Hotel Management Institute in West Bengal. Indian Institute of Hotel Management - IIHM Kolkata is known for imparting value-based learning approaches to enhance the capabilities of students and make them leading professionals in society.  

University of Engineering and Management was formed in the year 2014. The institute is completely approved by the government and recognised by UGC. It is approved by AICTE and the Bar Council of India as well as recognised by the Ministry of HRD, Gov. of India.

Courses offered by the college are B.Tech, BBA, BCA, BBA LLB, Bachelor of Hotel & Hospitality Management, MBA, MCA, and Full-time / Part-time / Integrated Ph.D. Programs. Students can pursue B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering, CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), CST, CSIT, CSE (Internet of Things and Cyber Security including BlockChain Technology), Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Biotechnology, and Mechanical Engineering.

The vision of the college is to become one of the renowned educational institutes on a global level. The mission of the college is to help students in acquiring academic skills that they can implement practically in their future professional careers. The educators of the campus foster an innovative and creative teaching-learning environment for the students to make them proficient individuals in society. 

Kingston Teacher’s Training College begins its academic journey in the year 2004 with the aim to provide great quality education and training to the students. NCTE has recognised this college and it is affiliated with WBUTTEPA.

This institute is a division of Kingston Educational Institute and it offers teacher’s training in pedagogy subjects like History, English, Physical Science, Food & Nutrition, Mathematics, Geography, Accountancy, Bengali, Sanskrit, and Education.

Behala College was established in 1963. It is affiliated with University of Calcutta and is recognised under section 2f by UGC. It is accredited by NAAC with “A++” grade. It is among the leading academic institutions of Kolkata.

Vision: To provide education for developing knowledge, wisdom and capabilities of individuals.

Mission: To offer high quality education to all irrespective of their gender, religion, caste, and economic backgrounds.

Behala College offers various specialisations under Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc).

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College was started in the year 1960 as an Autonomous Educational Institute situated in Kolkata, West Bengal. RKMRC is accredited by NAAC, and affiliated to University of Calcutta, Kolkata. The colleges’ objective is to provide quality education and graduating young minds imbibed with moral values and principles for the overall growth and development of the nation.

From RKMRC, students can obtain UG, PG, and Doctorate degrees which are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Science (M.Sc)
• Ph.D

Calcutta Girls' College Kolkata, since its inception in 1963 is providing higher education in the field of Commerce, Science, and Humanities to girl students. The girl’s college is working under the jurisdiction of University of Calcutta and has been accredited by NAAC.

Undergraduate degrees are provided by the college for Girl students who can enroll for both major and multidisciplinary courses. B.A, B.Com, and B.Sc programs in different subjects like History, Political Science, Urdu, Mathematics, etc are run by the college.

Established in 1981, the State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (SIHMCT) Tiruchirappalli, was formerly known as Food Craft Institute (FCI). The Institute is affiliated to the National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

Vision: The Institute has a vision to become the first preference for Hospitality education and training.

Mission: To offer the right training to transform the students into professionals who are socially responsible and highly competent for the hospitality industry.

Daudnagar College was founded in the year 1970 located in Aurangabad, Bihar. Since 1972, the college has been in affiliation with Magadh University (MU), Gaya. It is a Private Educational Institute which is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC. The colleges’ objective is to develop an excellent learning environment for the academic development of the students. The college provides education in the area of Commerce, Science, and Humanities.

Mission: To analyse the potential of the students and foster knowledge & skills for the holistic development with social values & standards to cater to the needs of society as responsible citizens.

Vision: To graduate individuals with innovation & critical thinking, skills, and knowledge by imparting quality education for developing socially responsible citizens and globally competent entrepreneurs.

From this college, students can obtain UG degrees in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Parul Institute of Pharmacy and Research, formerly known as Baroda College of Pharmacy, was established in 2005. It is affiliated with Parul University and is a constituent unit of the same. The Institute is approved by AICTE and recognised by PCI.

Vision: The institute envisions introducing medicines that are useful & affordable for people belonging to all classes. 

Mission: The institute's mission is to provide quality education to the students and prepare competent pharmaceutical professionals.

Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Jammu was established in 2012, which is Deemed to be University. The University is recognised by UGC.

Mission: The mission of the University is to provide an effective and active learning experience to the students. It aims to foster excellence in academics, research and innovation in the students and transform them into the influential leaders of the mass communication sector.

Kasturi Shikshan Sanstha College of Pharmacy Shikrapur was founded in 2008. It is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU). It is recognised by PCI and is approved by AICTE. 

Vision: To be a hub of excellence in research and pharmaceutical education. Its vision is to prepare professionals to fulfil the pharmaceutical needs of a rapidly evolving society.

Mission: To provide value based quality education to the students with the goal to develop professionals in the healthcare industry.

IMT Pharmacy College started operations in 1990. The college is affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) Rourkela, Odisha. It is approved by AICTE and recognised by PCI. It is accredited by the NBA.

Vision: Vision of the college is to offer education in various disciplines to build economically and culturally dynamic India. 

Mission: The College aims to contribute towards social, ethical, and economical development of the nation by offering quality education and ultra-modern infrastructure. Its mission is to prepare professionals with liberal mindset.

Formerly known as Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU), Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University was established in 1964 to train and educate human resources as per the requirements of the society and the nation. This university is approved by UGC and recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

The mission and vision of ANGRAU is to train students as per the needs of the agriculture sector and prepare them to solve the challenges that occur in the fast-changing society. Moreover, the university promotes the use of technology in advancing farm production and improving the incomes of the farmers through modern techniques. ANGRAU also wants to provide an opportunity to learn and adopt new and enhanced agro-technologies to the youth and women living in rural areas.

This state university provides UG, PG, and PhD programs to the students. The university runs all these programs under various departments, namely:

• Faculty of Community Science
• Faculty of Agriculture Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Post-Graduate Studies

CEPT University was established in 1962 and was known as Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology, Ahmedabad. It was established by Ahmedabad Education Society (AES) and operated as an autonomous institution. It emphasises on the holistic development of the students. The University is approved by UGC and AICTE.

Vision: It strives to enhance the lives of individuals through research and education.

Mission: It emphasises on attracting national and international students by providing them opportunities for their overall development.

Faculty of CEPT University includes:

• Faculty of Planning
• Faculty of Architecture
• Faculty of Design
• Faculty of Technology
• Faculty of Management

To contribute to the growth and development of patient care, research, and innovation in the academic field, King George’s Medical University was founded in 1905. This university is accredited by NAAC, approved by UGC, and recognised by INC, MCI, and the Dental Council of India.

This state government university offers multiple courses in various faculties, namely:

• Faculty of Nursing
• Faculty of Dental Sciences
• Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Faculty of Paramedical Sciences

Maharishi Dayanand University was established in 1976 with the aim to advance research and interdisciplinary higher education in various fields. This university is approved by UGC and AICTE, and accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade. Additionally, the university is recognised by BCI, PCI, and National Council for Teacher Education.

This university offers UG, PG, Ph.D, and PG Diploma courses to the students in various disciplines that are run under several departments, namely:

• Department of Education
• Department of Engineering and Technology
• Department of Management Sciences and Commerce
• Department of Physical Sciences
• Department of Social Sciences
• Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Department of Law
• Department of Life Sciences
• Department of Humanities and Arts
• Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Osmania University came into existence in 1918 to enhance, develop, and advance the quality of education and human resources to meet the needs of society, region, and nation. This university is approved by UGC and AICTE, and it is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade.

This university offers UG, PG, PG Diploma, Research, and Certificate courses to the students. All the offered courses are run under various colleges located inside the campus of OU, namely:

• University College of Arts and Social Sciences
• University College of Law
• University College of Science
• University College of Commerce & Business Management
• University College of Education
• University College of Technology
• University College of Engineering
• University College of Physical Education

Anna University was established in 1978 to enhance academic knowledge and to provide strategic learning and practical training to students. This university is approved by UGC and AICTE, and it is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.

This state university offers UG, PG, and Ph.D. degrees to students in multiple courses. These offered courses run under institutes by the university, namely:

• Madras Institute of Technology (MIT)
• Alagappa College of Technology (ACT)
• College of Engineering (CEG)
• School of Architecture & Planning (SAP)

Bahra University started its academic journey of providing students with excellent academic learning and training in the year 2011. This institute is a leading member of the Association of Indian Universities and is approved by UGC. Apart from this, the institute is recognised by PCI and BCI.

This university runs eight schools under its guidance, namely:

• School of Basic Science
• School of Forensic Sciences
• School of Hospitality & Tourism
• School of Law
• School of Engineering & Technology
• School of physiotherapy

Additionally, the institute offers UG, PG, and Doctoral programs to the students.

The UGC-approved Desh Bhagat University was founded in 2012 in Gobindgarh with the aim of practising academic excellence in education by offering 126+ courses in multiple streams at UG, PG, and Doctorate levels. Other regulatory bodies that have accredited and approved the University are AIU, BCI, PCI, INC, NCTE, DCI, CCIM, PNRC, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

The vision of the University is to create a transformative impact on students and society by providing research-based and innovative education along with shaping future leaders or entrepreneurs. Its mission statement states that it wants to offer a strong framework of values and ethics that help in developing morality as well as decision-making skills among students for their sustainable growth. It also aims to collaborate with different leading industries to develop professional etiquette and entrepreneurial mindset among students so that they can become corporate-ready.

Different Department under this University are:

• Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
• Faculty of Ayurveda
• Faculty of Business Administration and Hospitality Management
• Faculty of Dental Sciences
• Faculty of Design
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Strat-up
• Faculty of Information Technology and Library Sciences
• Faculty of Legal Studies
• Faculty of Nursing
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University is a UGC-approved institute that was established in 1975 with the objective of enriching, training, and creating employable young minds with the help of excellent academic pedagogy and infrastructure. This university is recognised by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, approved by AICTE & UGC, and it is accredited by NAAC with “A++” grade.

The University offers multiple UG and PG degrees, and runs various faculties under its supervision, namely:

• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology
• Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Legal Studies
• Faculty of Education & Allied Sciences

Formerly unknown as Meerut University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University was founded in 1965 to fulfill all the higher academic and training needs of students in Uttar Pradesh. This university is accredited by NAAC with “A++” grade and it is approved by UGC.

This state university offers UG, PG, Ph.D., PG Diploma, Diploma, and Certificate courses to the students and these courses are run under various faculties namely:

• Faculty of Art
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Commerce & Management
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Education