List of Colleges in India

Murshidabad University Berhampore was formed with the passing of the West Bengal Act 18 in the West Bengal Legislature in the year 2018 and started functioning in the year 2021. The University is the up-gradation of one of the oldest colleges, Krishnath College, set up by the Government of West Bengal under East India Company on 18^th November 1853. The educational hub since then has an intact heritage and currently working as a State University with the approval of UGC. It is also accredited by NAAC.

Mission: The University is working on a mission to empower the society via educating the students to impact the world positively. It also aims to defeat the backwardness by disseminating quality education in the field of Science, Arts, and Commerce.

Murshidabad University is providing degrees to postgraduate courses like M.A, M.Sc, and LL.M in various disciplines including History, Botany, Sanskrit, Mathematics, Physics, Political Sciences, Sericulture, Geography, Arabic, English, Philosophy, Chemistry, etc. These courses are headed in 18 departments and the details of each of the courses are mentioned on the certified portal of the university.

Annamalai University is a public university in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. There were three reputed colleges were established in the decade of the 1920s by Rajah Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Chettiar. With the help of local government then, Rajah Sir S. R. M. Annamalai Chettiar agreed to turn over his babies Sri Minakshi Sanskrit College, Sri Minakshi Tamil College, and Sri Minakshi College into a university and today they are known as Annamalai University which were formed way back in 1928. The current chancellor of the University is Mr. Banwarilal Purohit. The University also has four affiliated colleges. Annamalai University Chidambaram is one of the largest universities in India as it is spread in over 950 acres of land. It is South Asia's largest autonomous and residential University.  All in all, it has 49 departments split into ten faculties. The courses at the university range in various domains of marine sciences, arts, science, education, fine arts, Indian languages, engineering and technology, medicine, agriculture, and dentistry. These faculties are then further divided into many departments. For example, in the science faculty, there are ten departments. That includes the likes of mathematics, physics, chemistry, statistics, botany, zoology, earth sciences, biochemistry in biotechnology, microbiology, and computer and information science.

Moreover, each department offers many courses, for instance, B.Sc., B.Com, B.Pharm, B.E., M.Sc., M.C.A., M.Phil. etc. It is not easy to pen down all the courses here due to the University's broad spectrum of faculties and courses. Therefore, if you are interested in more about the courses, the criteria eligibility, and other details, you can refer to Annamalai University's official website. 

According to NIRF 2019, the university has made the cut in top 150 universities in India. It was placed 12th and 25th for pharmacy and medicine respectively. Annamalai University is listed among the top 1500 universities in 2019 by Times Higher Education World University Ranking and the top 500 universities for its physical and life science programs. In the 2019 QS World Rankings, the University is ranked 298 in Asia, 74 in BRICS, and 43 in India. For its ongoing participation in scientific collaboration and success, the University was ranked 20th in the CWTS Leiden rating. In terms of top government universities in India, it comes in at number 13 and is ranked the seventh best University in Tamil Nadu.

Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital was established in the year 2000 with an aim of providing a strong academic base in dental education. The institute is approved by Dental Council of India (DCI), and affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University (RMLAU), Faizabad. The college offers admission in the dental field at the UG and PG level. The duration of the BDS program is 4 years whereas the course duration of MDS is 3 years.

Vision: The vision of Career Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital is to foster clinical research using the finest staff, equipment, and facilities to provide excellent dental care for all age groups.

Mission: The institute aims to impart high-quality teaching to the students and instil values of discipline, hard work, and honesty in them. This would inculcate professionalism in them resulting in treatment of the patient with compassion.

The Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University was founded in 1978 as a Public State University. It is located in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and Associate of Indian Universities (AIU). Also, MKBU is accredited by NAAC. This university offers several UG, and PG programs in the fields of Arts, Management, Science, Education, Law, and Rural Studies. Along with this, students can also pursue Diploma, PG Diploma and Certificate courses for a duration of 6 months to 1 year.

Vision: The vision of Bhavnagar University is to impart quality education which would add value to the society while maintaining the principles of excellence, efficiency, and equity.

Mission: The university’s aims to provide educational & developmental programs, training programs, enrichment and social awareness programs to serve the community at large.

Mahila Maha Vidyalaya is an integral part of Banaras Hindu University and was established in the year of 1929. This institute is also known as Women’s College, Banaras Hindu University. It is one of the first institutions to ace the cause of women’s empowerment through quality education. This college offers multiple programs in the field of Arts, Education, Science, Social Science, and Visual Arts.

Vision: The vision of MMV BHU is to provide equal educational opportunities to all the women of the community, which shall empower them physically, socially, and economically.

Mission: The institute’s mission is to create an environment that promotes education among women and also develop socio-political awareness and a sense of responsibility in students.

Located in the historical city of Warangal, Kakatiya University was started on August 19, 1976 as a public university. The university is NAAC accredited and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers UG, PG, and Doctoral programs in the field of Arts, Science, Commerce, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Hotel Management. Additionally, the university also offers 28 UG and PG programs under distance mode through School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education (SDLCE).

Vision: The vision of Kakatiya University is to create a centre of excellence by imparting quality education, and instilling ethics, and values in students.

Mission: The university aims to achieve heights in the field of innovation, and cutting-edge research with a holistic and dynamic approach, meeting the needs of society.

Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar was established in 1967 by a Gujarat State Government Act. It is approved by the University Grant Commission and accredited by NAAC. GAU offers undergraduate courses like B.Pharm and BAMS, post graduate courses like MD / MS in Ayurveda, M.Pharm (Ayurveda), M.Sc in Medicinal Plants, and Ph.D in Ayurveda. Besides these courses, the university also offers certification courses in Yoga and Natural Therapies, Yoga Education, Panchkarma, Ksharsutra, Diploma courses in Naturopathy, PG Diploma in Ayurveda, Naturopathy and Ayurveda and D.Pharm courses.

Vision: GAU Jamnagar aims to be a top institution for Ayurveda and Allied Sciences, excelling in teaching, training, treatment, outreach, and global promotion.

Mission: The university has a mission to promote Ayurveda and allied sciences by training skilled Ayurvedic physicians, developing human resources for teaching and research, and serving as a center of excellence. The institute also strives to disseminate ayurvedic knowledge to the public and extend its reach through outreach activities.

Gujarat Natural Farming and Organic Agricultural University was established in 2017 by the Gujarat state government. It is the only university in India which focuses on natural farming. GOAU is approved by the University Grant Commission and by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

Vision: The University aims for a prosperous and sustainable future for both Gujarat and India. It also wants to address various environmental, economic and social challenges, including food safety through education and research.

Mission: The university has a mission to promote the concept of natural farming practices in Gujarat.

Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Chennai started operations in 1995. The college is a constituent unit of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER). The College is recognised by DCI.

Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy was established in 2006. The college is affiliated to Shivaji University and is recognised by PCI. It is approved by AICTE and is ranked by NIRF.

Vision: The vision is to empower India through developing knowledgeable Pharmacy professionals for the healthy nation.

Mission: To offer standard pharmaceutical education and prepare professionals for the industry. Its aim is to encourage research in new areas along with promoting Institutional, Industrial, and Community Pharmacy.

Shri Vaishnav Institute of Law started operations in 2005. It is under the Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth trust and is affiliated to Devi Ahilya Vishvavidhyalaya, Indore. The Institute is recognised by BCI and approved by AICTE.

Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Law College – BSBRALC was established in 2004. It is affiliated to the University of Lucknow & is an associated College of the same. The College is recognised by UGC and BCI.

Vision: The vision of the College is to become a Centre of Excellence that is persistently expanding & fostering the professionalism & leadership skills of universal standards in the students. It aims to work continuously in order to develop its intellectual human resources & the faculty by giving them exposure to world-wide legal practices.

Mission: The mission of the College is to prepare legal professionals that have an in-depth knowledge about the transnational & national legal systems. It aims to foster the values of social responsibility & morality in the students so that they can practise law that is value-based & contribute their services to bring equality in the community.

Biswa Bangla Biswabidyalay was established in 2020 and it is also known as Biswa Bangla University. It is approved by UGC.

Vision: To provide universal educational facilities to the students to make them competent as per global standards & leaders in the future. The motive is to use scientific knowledge to understand the social needs for making a positive impact across the globe.

Mission: To impart outcome-based education to the students to form a foundation for creativity & innovation. Its aim is to offer liberty to the students to choose their coursework among many streams and create their own path of educational journey.

SASTRA University (Deemed to be University) was established in 1984. It is accredited by NAAC & recognised by UGC.

Vision: Its vision is to become a globally acclaimed University in conducting valuable Research & Development (R&D) and to impart quality education to the students & others who are willing to learn.

Mission: Its mission is to provide ethics driven learning to the students so that they can become serviceable to the society and turn out as valuable citizens of the nation.

Dental College Azamgarh was established in 2005. It is managed under All India Children Care and Educational Development Society (AICCEDS). The College is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow. It is recognised by UGC, DCI, & the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.

Vision: Its vision is to provide all-rounding oral healthcare services to the public. It aims to promote excellence in dental knowledge, innovation & research by utilising the advanced technologies.

Mission: Its mission is to provide quality dental education to the students using updated methodologies and prioritise their holistic development.

IIMC Aizawl - Indian Institute of Mass Communication was established in 2011. It is Deemed to be University. The Institute is recognised by UGC - University Grants Commission.

Established in 2008, KMCT College of Nursing Manassery is under the aegis of Kunhitharuvai Memorial Charitable Trust (KMCT). It is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. The College is NAAC accredited & recognised by INC - Indian Nursing Council.

Vision: Their vision is to prepare healthcare professionals who are competent and are inculcated with extensive leadership, learning, & research skills.

Mission: Their mission is to empower the professionals of the nursing field by providing them comprehensive education & skills. It aims to create an environment where the students are encouraged to participate in research based activities.

Oriental College of Pharmacy (OCP) was established under the aegis of Oriental Education Society in 2004. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. The College is approved by AICTE and is recognised by PCI & DTE - Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra.

Vision: The vision of the College is to prepare Pharmaceutical Graduates who are competent and will contribute their services for the development of the healthcare sector.

Mission: The mission of the College is to motivate the students & faculty to indulge in the research activities of the healthcare industry. It aims to instil the values of compassion & responsibility in the aspiring pharmacists for the advancement of the society’s healthcare.

Aditya Dental College and Hospital, Beed was established in 2006. The institute is approved by the Dental Council of India, and is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Initially the institute offered only BDS course. However, later on it started an MDS course in 2015. Currently, the institute offers BDS course with 100 intake per year and MDS course with 10 intake per year. There are 13 dedicated departments for BDS and 4 departments for MDS course.

Vision: Aditya Dental College and Hospital aims to lead the world in human development, education, and healthcare sectors.

Mission: The college has a mission to revolutionise community perceptions of dentistry by promoting the latest advancements in preventive care, diagnostics, and innovative treatments. To achieve this, the college wishes to equip its students with unparalleled expertise in clinical practice, academic research, and professional development.

Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Pune was established in 1992 over an area of 4500 sq. meters. IHMCET is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education, and University Grant Commission, and is affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth University. The institute offers undergraduate programs like BHMCT, B.Sc in Hospitality and Hotel Administration and certification programs in Basic Housekeeping Skills, Basic Soft Skill, Basic Food and Beverage, and Facility Management.

Vision: Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology aims to be a leading university dedicated to social change through innovative education.

Mission: The institute has a mission to provide accessible, high-quality education and training by providing diverse programs to meet the evolving social needs, promote research and innovation, and facilitate global partnerships. To achieve this, the institute intends to empower individuals and contribute to community development through education and technology.

Maulana Azad University Jodhpur was established in 2013 in accordance with the Rajasthan State Government Act. The university is approved by the University Grant Commission. It offers undergraduate courses like BCA, B.Pharm, B.A, B.Sc, BBA, BPT, and B.Tech; postgraduate courses like M.A, MBA, M.Com, MPH, and M.Sc, and diploma courses like D.Pharm, PG Diploma in Yog Therapy, and Diploma in Engineering. Besides these courses, the university also offers integrated courses like B.A- B.Ed, B.Sc- B.Ed courses.

Vision: Maulana Azad University aims to be a world-renowned institution that contributes significantly to the society and the nation through top notch education, research, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Mission: The university has a mission to promote education among underprivileged and marginalised communities, offering opportunities for students to excel in various fields. The university also wishes to produce versatile individuals who can contribute positively to the society and the nation.

Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University, Bilaspur was established in 2005 by the Chattisgarh legislature. The campus is spread over 70 acres of land. The university is approved by the University Grant Commission. It offers undergraduate programs like B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, B.Lib, B.Ed and postgraduate programs like M.A, M.Sc, MSW, and MBA. Other than these courses, the university also offers various Diploma and Certification courses.

Vision: Pandit Sundarlal Sharma Open University aims to bring education to those who are unable to access traditional education aligning with the demands of the 21st century, thereby contributing to the state’s human resource development. The university also seeks to improve the quality of open distance learning and leverage emerging technologies to strengthen its network.

Mission: The university’s mission is to promote accessible and flexible education throughout the state, offering high quality, lifelong learning opportunities to all. The university intends to contribute to knowledge advancement through research and extension activities, and to provide access to various skill-enhancing programs. PSSOU also wants to collaborate with other higher education institutions for academic and research endeavors.

Shree Devi College of Hotel Management, Mangalore was established in 1992 as a private educational institution. The college is approved by All India Council of Technical Education and is affiliated with Mangalore University. It offers BHS, B.Sc Food Technology, B.Sc Food Nutrition and Dietetics, BHS with Aviation courses.

Objective: The college aims to teach students about various aspects of food technology covering physical and chemical properties to its nutritional value and microbiological characteristics of food. It also focuses on making students aware about food safety standards, regulations, and engineering practices.

The Chandigarh Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology was founded in the year 1973 and currently it functions under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Principal Secretary of Home and Tourism, U.T.Chandigarh. The institute is affiliated with the National Council for Hotel Management, Noida. CIHM Chandigarh is approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and also been certified as the first EAT RIGHT CAMPUS by fssai, Govt. of India. The college offers a B.Sc program in Hospitality and Hotel Administration at the UG level. Along with this, students can also pursue Diploma programs in the areas like Food Production, Bakery & Confectionary, Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping, and Front Office.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to form an expertise group where it will instill the right skills, knowledge, and character in students to transform them into hospitality professionals. The college not only seeks to impart best quality education but also wants to nurture responsible leadership, and ethical decision making in the evolving hospitality industry.

Mission: CIHM aims to generate passionate and skilled professionals through a dynamic and educational approach who will value cultural diversity, and encourage innovation in the hospitality field.

Padala Rami Reddi Law College was founded in the year 1988 as a Private Law College. The college was started under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble Justice TLN Reddy and is affiliated to Osmania University and is approved by the Bar Council of India, and Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The institute offers 3 major programs at the UG, and PG levels in the field of law.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to impart quality legal education to the students combined with practical exposure.

Mission: The mission of the Law College is to develop students into effective legal professionals and promote the skills of advocacy. In this way, they would serve the society with a sense of responsibility, and gather social recognition.

SKJ Law College Muzaffarpur was established in the year 1948 and is affiliated with Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University. The college was started under the name of Late Dr. Sri Krishna Sinha, a brave freedom fighter and the first Chief Minister of Bihar after Independence. The SKJ Law College is recognised by the Bar Council of India, approved by UGC, and accredited by NAAC. The institute offers B.A.LL.B and LL.B at the UG level. Students can also pursue LL.M offered at the PG level.

Vision: The vision is to create professionals to solve legal and social problems of the community. This will promote social justice using a right-based approach and establish a more compassionate society.

Mission: The institute's mission is to impart high-quality education to a committed group of professionals. The faculty members of this college strive to equip the students with right knowledge and skills and make them a responsible citizen of the community.

Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University, commonly known as UPRTOU was established in the year 1999. The institute is named after Rajarshi Purusottam Das Tandon Ji. The institute is NAAC accredited and also approved by the Govt. of Uttar Pradesh and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university offers UG, PG, and Doctoral level programs in the Schools of Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Education, Management Studies, Health Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Vocational Studies. Along with these, the university also offers certificate courses for a duration of 1 or 2 years in the same departments.

Mission: The mission of the University is to make education accessible and affordable to people. The institute also seeks to meet the training needs of the society by creating a dynamic teaching environment.

Vision: The university’s aim is to provide high-quality education to all classes of Indian societies and Uttar Pradesh. Using distance education, the institute wants to develop and enhance the knowledge of students.

IHM Rohtak was established in 2012 and is recognised by NCHMCT i.e., National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College started operations in 2004. It is affiliated with Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences (UHSR), Rohtak. It is recognised by DCI and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Established in the year 1818, the Senate of Serampore College College was founded by the Baptist missionaries. The college functions in two distinctive forms: College as an academic institution and College as a University. The Senate of Serampore University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The college offers UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD programs in different fields such as Theology, Ministry, Christian Studies, Divinity, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Bible Translation Studies, Worship and Music, Clinical Pastoral Counselling, Christian Education, and Contextual Theology.

Mission: The mission of Serampore University is to become an instrument of God in the work of liberation, reconciliation, and community building.

Vision: The university wants to provide programs of theological education through various affiliated colleges. The institute seeks to produce ministers, leaders, and scholars to actively participate in God's liberative mission.