List of Colleges in India

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

Established in the year 2005, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University - RMLNLU Lucknow is imparting quality legal education to make the law suitable to meet the present requirements of the society. It was incorporated with the name 'Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law Institute’, but later the word ‘Institute’ was replaced by ‘University’. The university is approved by UGC with the State University status and is recognised by BCI.

RMLNLU Lucknow is working to achieve its main objective of providing and advancing the knowledge of law and legal processes for the development of the nation. It aims to disseminate advocacy skills, judicial services, law reforms in the present existing laws, legislation, and other legal services to its students, so that they can serve the society.

B.A.LL.B (Hons) and LL.M (One Year) Program and Ph.D in Law and Humanities are the courses run by the university.

Established in 1997, Vaagdevi College of Pharmacy is under the management of Viswambhara Educational Society. The College is affiliated to Kakatiya University, Warangal. It is approved by AICTE and recognised by PCI.

Vision: To emerge as a global leader in the field of Pharmacy and provide learning opportunities of world-class standards to the students.

Mission: To initiate innovative learning opportunities in clinical & industrial sectors of pharmacy. The college aims to serve the needs of Pharmacy education nationally and internationally by merging traditional and modern pharmaceutical concepts and to promote Indian pharmaceutical knowledge globally.

Established in 2018, Baba Farid College of Pharmacy is an Autonomous College, affiliated to IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKG-PTU), Jalandhar. It is recognised by PCI and approved by AICTE.

Vision: The College’s vision is to provide accessible high quality academic & practical education to all the students, especially to the underprivileged. It aims to create an environment to foster innovation for bringing a change in the educational system.

Mission: To improve the educational standards through cost-effective learning strategies & by going beyond the traditional academic learning to bring a positive social change.

Established in 2005, Jindal School of Hotel Management is a constituent unit of Sigma University, Vadodara. It runs under the management of Jamunadevi Educational Trust.

Skybird Aviation Bangalore was established in 2005. It is affiliated with Bengaluru City University. It is recognised by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Aerospace & Aviation Sector Skill Council (AASSC). It is one of the leading aviation professional training institutes of the nation.

National Dental College & Hospital was established in 2000. It is affiliated with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS). It is recognised by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Vision: To achieve qualitative growth in different areas of education and to establish highest standards of discipline among faculty & students for developing efficient and focused individuals.

Kishkinda University was established in 2023. It is recognised by UGC and is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Vision: The University’s vision is to prepare competent professionals of global standards who are fostered with ethical values and have intellectual minds.

Mission: The University’s mission is to develop the skills and moral values of the students. It aims to prepare leaders of the future who will contribute towards the sustainability & betterment of the world.

Jagat Taran Girls Degree College was established in 1975 under the aegis of Jagat Taran Education Society. It is affiliated with the University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, and is a constituent unit of the same. The College is accredited by NAAC and approved by UGC.

Vision: The vision of the College is to provide education of universal standards to the students.

Mission: The mission of the College is to empower women through education and to develop the overall personality of the students by encouraging them to take part in various activities. It aims to prepare qualified and morally righteous individuals to serve the nation.

Mangalayatan University is located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, and was founded back in the year 2006. The university is a recognized member of AIU and is even recognized by the UG Council as well as the state government of Uttar Pradesh. The university is approved by numerous organizations like BCI, PCI, AICTE, NCISM, NCTE, as well as UPSMF, and is ISO certified. The university has won awards from significant organizations for its excellent academic achievements. And it has won awards for its performance in the research and innovation field. The university has won an award for innovation in education as well as a clean campus award by NIER in 2017.

There are numerous departments at the university that impart education to the students in various streams. The university has the Faculty of Engineering & Sciences, Humanities, Pharmacy, as well as Business Management & Commerce. And other departments at the university are the institute of Bio-medical Education & Research, Legal Studies & Research, Ayurveda, and Nursing & Paramedical Sciences. All of these departments impart courses of different academic levels like diplomas, certificates, UG, PG, and PG diplomas, as well as doctoral degrees to the students. The faculty of Engineering and Sciences has further segregation like the department of computer engineering & application, electrical & electronics, mechanical, civil, applied sciences, agriculture, and polytechnic.

The university aims to be a place under which youngsters spend their most foundational years in the assisted pursuit of perfection whilst still cultivating enthusiasm for intellectually curious questioning. The university aims to inculcate abilities to perform under force in a quickly shifting corporate world in its students.  And the university desires to develop the students into a persona rather than an individual. In an environment that encourages strong spiritual as well as ethical core beliefs, team spirit, and environmental awareness. The university believes that an institution should always be built on two fundamental objectives to become a leader in academic achievements. Firstly, it must prioritize the requirements of students and secondly, acknowledge that information is ubiquitous, always expanding, and demands the broadening of mindsets.

North-Eastern Hill University started its operations in 1973 under the Act of Parliament to provide advanced knowledge and training to young minds and create avenues for academic, cultural, and intellectual advancement. This university is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC.

The vision and mission of NEHU is to spread research based knowledge with the use of advanced technology and to facilitate learning and training among the students. Additionally, the university also pays special attention towards improving the economic and social condition of the people living in the northeastern region.

This university provides multiple UG, PG, and PhD degrees to the students. Apart from this, the university runs multiple schools under the names of:

• School of Education
• School of Economics, Management, and Information Sciences
• School of Humanities
• School of Human & Environmental Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Technology
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Physical Sciences

Bharathidasan University - BDU Tiruchirappalli is a State University named after the renowned revolutionary poet, Bharathidasan. The university has been in existence since February 1982 and is now operating through its three campuses: Palkalaiperur campus, Khajamalai Campus, and BIM campus. The University is approved by UGC-DEB and is re-accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade.

Vision: The University is working with a vision of creating a brave new world by bringing excellence in academic, research, and the expansion of knowledge through world-class education.

Mission: Its mission is to promote scholarly, scientific and critical examination among the students by providing global competitive learning through its academic curriculum.

BDU Tiruchirappalli provides degrees in over 150 programs in its own schools and colleges or institutes affiliated with it. There are 4 faculties, 16 schools, 39 departments and 29 research centers running several UG, PG, and doctorate level courses. The long list of the courses provided by the university include Integrated B.Sc + M.Sc, Integrated B.Tech+ M.Tech, Integrated B.A+M.A, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, BCA, M.A, BP.Ed, Ph.D, and more in several disciplines.

DY Patil University is a deemed to be university, got the name from its celebrated and forward-thinking founder, Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil. Dr Patil, a Padmashree winner known for his philanthropy and social service. He had a vision to provide quality education to the nation's ever-growing, aspirant youth who wanted to pursue careers in fields like engineering and medicine. It has been awarded with an “A” grade by NAAC and UGC approved and ISO certified institute. The medical science institution has prestigious accreditation from NABH and NABL. In NIRF Rankings 2021, it was ranked 72 in the university category. The medical courses at the university have been recognised by MCI, and dental degree has approval from DCI. It also has approval from BCI, PCI, INC, and CoA.

There are various schools and departments at DY Patil, but the schools of ayurveda, architecture, biotechnology and bioinformatics, and hospitality and tourism are among the most well-known. In addition to physiotherapy, the institution is home to schools of dentistry, law, medicine, management, nursing, occupational theory, and pharmacy. There is also an engineering school called Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology also known as RAIT, approved by AICTE. It offers engineering and technical courses and has its affiliation with DY Patil University.

School of hospitality and tourism studies is approved to delivered BMEC programs. BMEC is a UK based awarding body which provides management program at UG/PG level. The university also has international tie ups with University College of Birmingham and American Hospitality Academy. It supports the faculty, department, and university in all research efforts to enhance the research activities in the institute. School of medicine has collaboration with ICMR, WHO, John Hopkins University, Lilly, Lupin Pharma, Reliance Life Sciences, Cadila, and Novartis. The purpose of the IQAC cell is to provide a framework for sustainable improvement in institutions' overall performance. With a focus on the academic and social development of female students, the women empowerment cell promotes women's empowerment through guest lectures, seminars, and awareness campaigns.

Acharya Nagarjuna University was established in 1976. It provides higher education in the domains of management, humanities, and engineering. It aims at the holistic development of the students and graduate individuals with high ethical standards. The University is committed to promote human talent in various domains such as commerce and management, engineering and technology, law, pharmacy, natural sciences, education, etc. Acharya Nagarjuna University is a state university approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.

ANU Guntur provides different programs through its University colleges which include:

• College of Sciences
• College of Arts, Commerce, and Law
• College of Engineering
• College of Physical Education
• College of Architecture and Planning
• College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Since 2010, Babu Banarasi Das University is committed towards developing new ways to impart quality education, learning, research, and teaching for students. It is AICTE and UGC-approved. It is accredited from DCI, NAAC, and PCI.

The University aims to transform the thinking pattern of students by educating them with skills like leadership, problem-solving, and team work along with ethical behaviour, importance of quality and commitment. The well-qualified faculties of the University also put focus on the personal and professional growth of students by preparing them for these ever-changing industries. One of the key purpose of BBDU is to transform the personalities of students into effective leaders of tomorrow who can make a positive difference within society.

Formally known as the National Maritime Academy, Indian Maritime University was established in the year 2008 by an Act of Parliament to train human resources in the maritime sector and to deliver trained and academically equipped students. The university is UGC-approved and recognised by the Government of India.

The major objective of this university is to promote and facilitate the students with maritime education, research, and training. The university also believes in promoting equality, freedom, social justice, and secularism in the nation and contributes to the development of the nation.

This central maritime university offers UG, PG, and PhD degrees in courses like Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, Port & Shipping Management, International Transportation & Logistics Management, Logistics, Retailing, & E-Commerce, etc. Additionally, it has some schools under which the courses are offered, these are:

• School of Nautical Studies
• School of Maritime Management
• School of Marine Engineering & Technology
• School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

IHM Gwalior was established as Food Craft Institute in 1987 and it was converted to IHM in 1992. The Institute is recognised as an autonomous institute by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of MP and NCHMCT.

George School of Law was established in 2012 as a Private Educational Institute. The Institute is affiliated to University of Calcutta and is recognised by BCI.

Cindrebay School of Design Chennai is recognised by Skill India, N.S.D.C. The Institute is affiliated to The Alagappa University.

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering has been converted into a world-class university called Indus University. The institute started in 2006 and finally earned the much-needed status of University in 2012. The Indus University Ahmedabad is built in Rancharda, an area of Ahmedabad. The University is recognized by all the leading bodies like UGC, AICTE, and COA. The University is big enough to accommodate all nine schools that it runs on a campus of 16 acres which has all the facilities that make it no less than being called a world-class university. The University is a little far from the megacity, but commuting is easy as Ahmedabad has one of the most robust transport systems in India. The University has taken care of outsiders by having a hostel and providing adequate transport facilities to them. Indus University offers many computers science, business management, skill development, engineering and technology research programs, along with some of the best undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

The University has started a sought-after platform like Technology and Smart Solution Centres for some of its innovative scholars. The University has also started many non-formal academic courses, especially for the preceptors and students who can't afford the fees. Various awards have felicitated the University, one of which is the Ahmedabad City Icon for Excellence. Radio City FM also awarded the University the best University award for its excellent academics in courses related to management, design, and technology. 

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology also known as PMIST evolved from the PM College of Technology for Women, which was founded in 1988 by the Periyar Educational and Charitable Society in Chennai. The AICTE, New Delhi gave its blessing to the establishment of the college, which was first affiliated with Bharathidasan University before switching to Anna University in 2001. It has been operating as a Deemed-to-be-university since 2007, thanks to the UGC and MHRD’s approval. It has prestigious approvals from CoA and NCTE. It strives to create new opportunities for technical research and education. The institution places a high focus on curriculum design to make the programs more business and research-oriented.

PMIST has mainly 4 faculties including faculty of architecture and planning, faculty of engineering and technology, faculty of computing sciences and engineering, and faculty of humanities, science and management. It has departments like Architecture, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, CSE, and Software Engineering. The other departments are Chemistry, Commerce, English and Foreign Languages, Education, Mathematics, Management Studies, Physics, Political Science, and Social Work.

PMIST received a national ranking of 19 and a state ranking of 7 in the IIRF 2022 University Ranking India. IIC, or the Institution Innovation Council, was also founded on campus to support innovative start-up concepts. Green Champion Award 2021 was also awarded to the institution for their contribution towards conservation of water and energy. The committed and qualified faculty regularly promote and engage in outcome-based learning, which results in a successful academic career for the benefit of the students.

Rai University is a private university situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and was established in the year 2012. The university is recognized by the Gujarat government gazette which is the education department, as well as UGC and is approved by PCI and BCI for its pharmacy and law courses. Rai University is a member of AIU and has successfully submitted the AISHE certificate that proves that it is also related to the MHRD department. The university has collaborated with numerous foreign universities and different corporations that provide with industrial training for the students. Like Inflibnet, Red hat academy, LSC, Pearson, Rapture, and many more.

The university offers various diploma, undergrad, post-grad, doctoral, as well as post-grad diploma courses for the students to opt for at the university. They offer programs in different streams like engineering, law, management, science, pharmacy, agriculture, and many more such streams. Research possibilities in management, computer science, mechanical engineering, life sciences, and related fields are offered by Rai University.

The university has the following departments which offer various courses:

• Rai School of Engineering: Courses like diplomas in different streams/ B.Tech/ M.Tech/ BCA/ MCA are offered.
• Rai School of Sciences: Courses like PGD/ B.Sc./ M.Sc. are offered.
• Rai School of Management Studies: Courses like BBA/ B.Com/ MBA/ M.Com are offered.
• Rai School of Agriculture: B.Sc. (H) Agriculture is offered under this department.
• Rai School of Liberal Studies: Courses like BA/ PGD in psychology are offered.
• School of Law: LLB is offered under this department.
• School of Pharmacy: Courses like B.Pharm/ D.Pharm are offered.
• Center for Research and Development: Ph.D. courses in different disciplines are offered under this department.

The institute adopts a strategic plan that completely transforms each student's persona because they believe in the individual's overall growth. The mission of Rai University is to teach, enlighten, and uplift students into highly competitive, moral professionals who can function and serve in a complicated and evolving environment.

Northcap University, formerly known as ITM University, was founded in the year in 1996 as Institute of Technology and Management. It got university status by the prestigious UGC in the academic year 2009-10. This university is promoted by Educate India Society and has approvals from BCI and has membership of AIU and ACU. The founders had a single mission at that particular time to impart the education of international standards. It has been attracting talented students, expert faculty members and corporate giants for placements. It has also developed an alliance with Arizona State University which is focused on student’s academic innovations so that it can develop future pathways and success in higher studies.

It is a multidisciplinary university and an amazing place where plenty of degree programs in Engineering, Law, Sciences, Management, and Liberal Arts are offered. It has been giving admissions to the students in the streams like B.Tech in CSE, ECE, ME, and M.Tech in Civil, CSE, BCA, BBA LLB (H), LLM, and B.Sc (H) in PCM, Data Science, B.Com (H), and BA (H) in many subjects. It has been able to receive QS 4 Star rating and overall QS 5 Star in teaching, employability and academic development. It has also been ranked 25 in the green institutional rankings of the year 2022 in the sustainable Indian institutions category.

In a very less time, NCU has emerged as one of the best educational university in North India and it was ranked as ‘The University of the Year 2017’ by the higher education review. The university is also among 150 top universities under the NIRF rankings released by the MHRD department of the government. School of Engineering and Technology is also ranked among the top engineering schools in India by NIRF. It has also been placed in the Band A on the ARIIA Rankings in the deemed to be university category. It is a NAAC-A grade university and is also ranked among the top universities on the 2022 NIRF ranking assessment.

Karnataka State Law University was established in 2009 with the objective of providing high quality legal education within Karnataka. It is the largest law university which has 100+ law colleges affiliated with it across Karnataka. It also has a law school in Hubli. KSLU aims to transform the state of legal education in Karnataka by imparting education which is socially relevant and practically competent. Moreover, it strives to promote the legal culture and inculcate human values and high morale within the students. It is a State University approved by UGC, recognised by BCI, and accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.

In 1960, Ranchi University came into existence with the status of an autonomous institute. This institute was established with the aim of meeting the need for academic excellence by providing world-class training, practical knowledge, and education to young minds. The university is accredited by NAAC with “B+” grade and approved by UGC.

This state university offers UG and PG degrees in multiple disciplines like:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Tribal & Regional Languages
• Faculty of Commerce
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Dental / Medicine
• Faculty of Science

Sanjay Ghodawat Institute which started in 2009 later became Sanjay Ghodawat University. The university came into existence in the year 2017 after receiving all the approvals from the top educational bodies. The Sanjay Ghodawat University Kolhapur has built its base on core values like transparency, integrity, equality, accountability, empathy, quality, and last but not the least stewardship.

The Sanjay Ghodawat Group of institutions were started by honorary Mr. Sanjay Ghodawat, after whom the university has been named. He had his strong views strongly and always believed that it’s the students who can bring the change. So, he dedicated this university to uplift the standards of education in the country as the university today ranks among the top universities in the state that already has the likes of many top universities. The current vice-chancellor of the university is Professor Arun Patil who has previously served as a dean of the Victorian Institute of Technology in Australia. SGU has brought international standards in academics and in all the courses that are offered. The university has always encouraged research-based studies. Along with theory a lot of practicality has also been included in the academics.

Talking about infrastructure, it’s no less than being called modern age. The university has hostel buildings, transportation facilities, modern laboratories, stocked library, quite a few resource centers, and some R&D facilities, facilitated workshops, an excellent stadium, a couple of swimming pools, tennis court, horse riding, and much more.

The university is built in 150 acres and in that university houses around 7 schools and they are

• School of Commerce and Management
• School of Technology
• School of Architecture
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Science
• School of Computer Science and Applications

Oriental University Indore is a top private university of the state that came into existence in the year 2011. Today Oriental University, is looked upon as one of the most notable private universities in Central India. OUI Indore was formed by one of the leading charitable trusts of Indore called Devi Shakuntala Thakral Charitable Foundation. The Group started way back in 1995 and since then has made some notable contributions. The university doesn’t just have its colleges in Indore but in Jabalpur and Bhopal too. It is also the first private universities of Indore. Mr. Praveen Thakral is the current chancellor of the university. The university has earned all the recognitions as directed by top bodies like the UGC, PCI, NCTE, and BCI. The University as of now offers around 60 courses in various streams like pharmacy, engineering, commerce, management, law, science, humanities, agriculture, computer application, and education among others. The university offers all the popular degrees like B.Tech, M. Tech, B.Sc, M. Sc, BBA, MBA, B.Com, and B.Ed to name a few. One area in which the university has excelled is in its R&D programs.

The campus of the university is lush green and is spread in over 77 acres of land. The university was built by one of the most decorated architects in India, M/s Hafeez Contractors.

OUI has always intended in marching forward so that they can develop professionally, socially, and personally responsible people who shouldn’t just contribute but leave their mark in the industry they work for. The university environment is totally committed to make students grow and find success. For that the university has ensure that students of the university are career ready even before the course is completed. They are also taught community engagement, health, and last but not the least on how to become a responsible human being. The university has listed its mission plan on their website and they are:

• The transition of students should be such that they understand the value of learning.
• To create a stimulating and safe environment for curious and bright students so that they could freely connect with anyone and learn from whomever possible on the campus.
• Apart from students, the university is equally rewarding for its staff too.

The foundation stone of Dr. Harisingh Gour University also known as Doctor Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Sagar was established in 1946. It was formerly known as the University of Saugor. In 2009, it was approved as a Central University by the UGC. It is also recognised by AICTE and accredited by NAAC with “A+” Grade.

The University envisions of becoming an academic centre that provides advanced education in various disciplines of Sciences, Arts, and Technologies for the upliftment of the young generation and to make them globally skilled and competent individuals. Its mission is to prepare, contribute, and strive for the students’ development by providing them with an energetic and diverse learning environment.

The different schools under this university are:

• School of Applied Sciences
• School of Arts and Information Sciences
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Chemical Sciences
• School of Commerce and Management
• School of Educational Studies
• School of Engineering and Technology
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Languages
• School of Law
• School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences