List of Colleges in India

Established in 1992, Sharavathi Dental College and Hospital is under the aegis of Sharavathi Education Trust. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and is NAAC accredited. The College is recognised by DCI, Indian Dental Association (IDA) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Vision: Its vision is to conduct comprehensive learning & research activities and to provide quality dental healthcare in order to achieve excellence.

Mission: Its mission is to create a top notch infrastructure & to provide a productive ICT enabled study environment to the students.

The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute was established in 1992 under the aegis of Erode Educational Trust. It is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The College is approved by AICTE and recognised by PCI.

Vision: The vision of the College is to be known as a Centre of Excellence and to follow a persistent and dedicated approach in order to outshine in Pharmaceutical learning, training, research, & entrepreneurship.

Mission: The mission of the College is to provide the right education and training to the students and to inspire them to develop a professional & righteous perspective for serving the society at a global level.

Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences was established in 2013 under the management of Anjaneya Charitable Trust. It is affiliated with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. SAIDS Calicut is recognised by DCI.

Vision: The Institute’s vision is to provide the right and inexpensive healthcare services to the students to create a fit community. It envisions encouraging the students to work for the health advancement of the society and also to excel academically to provide the needed healthcare services to the underprivileged.

Mission: The Institute’s mission is to offer high quality dental education to provide healthcare benefits to every section of the society. It aims to motivate the students & faculty to actively participate in research activities and to develop a competent workforce to offer oral healthcare services. Also, to spread educational awareness among the people about oral hygiene.

Pacific Dental College and Research Center started its operations in 2015. It is affiliated to Pacific Medical University (PMU), Udaipur and recognised by DCI.

Vision: The vision is to provide top-notch healthcare service and training to the students in order to develop them as medical professionals and to fulfil the needs of patients.

Mission: The mission is to make healthcare and education affordable to all without discriminating against their identity and background.

As a public university, the Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences was established on November 1, 1986. It is the first institute completely dedicated towards medical education and health services. The institute is approved by multiple bodies like University Grants Commission (UGC), Medical Council of India (MCI), Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH), and Indian Nursing Council (INC). NTRUHS offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral programs namely MBBS, B.Sc (Nursing), BDS, MDS, MPT, and Ph.D courses. Along with these, the institute also offers Paramedical programs and super speciality courses (D.M./M.Ch.).

Mission: The college wants to create a positive feeling about showing kindness to a group of learners to learn from each other, share ideas, and work together.

Vision: NTRUHS’ vision is to impart quality education to promote research and training while adhering to the social and ethical value systems.

The Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University was established in the year 1966. Initially, the colleges present in this area were affiliated to the Agra University. CSJMU which was earlier known as Kanpur University was established in 1949 to reduce the pressure on Agra University. It is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. It has also received the accreditation of NAAC. The university offers multiple graduate, post graduate, and diploma programs in schools of Legal Studies, Arts, Basic Sciences, Business Management, Agriculture, Engineering and Technology, Hotel Management, Languages, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Teacher Education.

Vision: The university’s vision is to produce leaders for the future who will empower humanity, and work toward the development of society.

Mission: The University aims to achieve global recognition through academic, learning surrounded by technology, and a robust research ecosystem.

Founded in 1995, Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy, a Private Educational Institution, is affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad. The institute is recognised by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The institute provides multiple UG, PG, and Diploma programs in the Pharmacy field such as B.Pharm, D.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, and Pharm.D (Post Baccalaureate).

Mission: The institute’s mission is to provide top-notch education and other facilities to students interested in the Pharmacy field.

Vision: Sri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy Hyderabad aspires to become a leader in imparting Pharmacy education. The college also wants to be recognised for its excellence in research and training.

Established in the year 1999, Westing College of Hotel Management is a school of hospitality learning, situated in Hyderabad. The Hyderabad branch of this institute came into existence in 2012 with the affiliation from Osmania University. The institute offers a UG program in Hotel Management & Catering Technology, and Certificate courses in Food Production, Food and Beverage Services, and Housekeeping.

Mission: The mission of the Westin College of Hotel Management is to equip students with the academic and industrial skills related to the hospitality industry. This would also lead the students to excel in customer service, communication skills, and technology proficiency.

Vision: The institute aspires to be a leader in providing the students quality training required in a fast-paced environment, and provide them job opportunities across the globe.

Maharashtra College of Pharmacy started its operations in 1984 under the management of Maharashtra Shikshan Samiti. MCP Nilanga is affiliated to Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University (SRTMUN), Nanded. The College is approved by AICTE and accredited by NAAC. It is recognised by PCI. 

Mission: The mission is to provide education to the youth living in the remote areas.

SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital started its operations in 1986 under the aegis of SDM Educational Society. It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. The College is ranked by NIRF in 2024 and recognised by DCI.

Vision: The vision is to offer learner-centric education & patient-centric services and indulge in the research specific to the community.

Mission: The mission is to educate the students and inculcate moral values in them so that they can fulfil national and international oral healthcare needs. The aim is to build societal relations by research, services and networking.

Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM Chennai) started its operations in 1963. It is recognised by the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT).

Vision: The vision is to impart education according to global standards to transform the students as skilled workforce in the field of hospitality & tourism sector.

Mission: The mission is to achieve excellence by training students to become successful in the competent world.

Dr. Hedgewar Smruti Rugna Seva Mandal’s Dental College and Hospital is a private dental college, founded in 2008. The institute is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Hedgewar Dental College Hingoli is recognised by the Govt. of India, and approved by the Dental Council of India. The college offers a 4-year BDS and 2-year MDS courses as its UG and PG programs.

Mission: The institute’s mission is to make everyone achieve the highest quality of life and focus on finding joy in the experience of living.

Vision: The college wants to impart dental education in such a way that it can help strengthen the oral health of the rural people. It focuses on helping the women and children, improving their overall health status.

Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College is a private dental education institute established in the year 1986. Initially, the institute was affiliated with University of Madras and later on it got affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. The Vinayaka Mission Dental College is recognised by the Dental Council of India, and accredited by NAAC. The college offers a UG and a PG program namely BDS and MDS respectively. Also, students can pursue diploma programs in Dental Mechanic and Dental Hygienist at the institute.

Mission: The institute’s mission is to impart quality education to the students, and promote research in the dentistry field.

Vision: VMSDC aspires to become a centre for excellence in Dental Education and produce proficient dental experts. This would strengthen the healthcare infrastructure for the community, and make dental care available in the rural sector.

Formally known as Andhra Pradesh Open University, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University was established in 1982 by the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature Act to meet the higher education requirements of students from every section of society and to fulfill social and individual needs. This university is UGC-approved and recognised by NCTE.

This open university offers multiple UG, PG, M.Phil, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate programs to students in multiple departments like Chemistry, Commerce, Computer Science Applications, History, English, Education, Business Management, Journalism & Mass Communication, Zoology, etc.

Established in 2007, GD Memorial College of Pharmacy (GDMCP) is under the management of Lucky Shikshan Sansthan. It is affiliated to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur. It is recognised by PCI.

Vision: The vision of the college is to train students to become responsible professionals of the pharmacy industry and to contribute to the society.

Mission: The mission is to provide a learning environment for students to develop them as competent pharmacy professionals. The aim is to make the students employable and instill human values among them that they can dedicate to the growth of the society.

Vishnu Dental College was founded in 2002 by Dr. B. V. Raju, as a constituent college of Shri Vishnu Educational Society. This institute is affiliated with Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, and recognised by the Dental Council of India, New Delhi. The institute offers BDS and MDS as UG and PG programs respectively. Along with this, the college also offers a diploma program in Dental Mechanics.

Mission: The college’s mission is to instil a sense of value in the students’ minds, and teach them to serve the society through right education and training.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to provide oral healthcare services to the community and to bring developments in the dental profession.

Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research (formerly known as Bangalore Institute for Pharmacy Education and Research) started its operations in 1998. The Institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. ABIPER Bangalore is recognised by PCI & the Government of Karnataka, and approved by AICTE.

Vision: The vision is to lead on the global level by incorporating teaching & learning and developing the knowledge base through research. The ultimate motive is to expand the reach of the Institute.

Mission: The mission is to develop excellent scholars, researchers, and educators who are driven to bring advancement in professional education. The aim is to effectively use the technology and develop constructive educational & leadership policies.

Founded in 2007, Vananchal Dental College was established by Vananchal Educational & Welfare Trust. This institute is affiliated to Nilamber Pitamber University and recognised by Dental Council of India. The college offers an UG and a PG course in the dental field such as BDS and MDS.

Mission: VDCH Garhwa aims to produce high quality professors who will meet the growing demands of modern society and improve the oral health of the community.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to impart quality education and provide services to the society in educational and medical fields.

Moulana College of Pharmacy was established in 2011 under the aegis of Moulana Charitable Trust. It is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. The college is approved by AICTE and PCI.

Vision: The vision is to teach students with a multidisciplinary approach and focus on innovation & knowledge building. The motive is to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation without injustice towards any class. 

Mission: The mission is to become the leading college in pharmacy and impart quality education to the people in need. The aim is to develop critical and problem solving skills in students to make them competent pharmacists.

SRM College of Pharmacy started its operations in 1992. It is affiliated to SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST), Kanchipuram. The college is recognised by PCI.

Vision: The vision is to become one of the most reputed Pharmacy Institutes which is driven by research & knowledge. Its motive is to provide unique educational experiences to students in order to make a positive impact in the society.

Mission: The mission is to emerge as a top-notch Pharmacy Institute & to train students with a multidisciplinary approach. The aim is to adapt the advanced technology in healthcare and contribute to the Pharmaceutical industry. 

Sambhram College of Hotel Management (SCHM) was established in 1994. It is affiliated with Bangalore North University (BNU), Kolar. The College is under the aegis of Sambhram Charitable trust. SCHM Kolar is approved by AICTE.

Vision: The College envisions offering professional education and practical experience to the students who are the future of the country.

Mission: The mission is to provide education and instill ethical values among the students for the character building of new-age professionals.

Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM) started its operations in 2006. It is affiliated to NMIMS, Mumbai. The college is recognised by PCI and ranked by NIRF. 

Vision: It has a vision to develop one of the top pharmacy schools in order to improve the global healthcare system and increase career opportunities for pharmaceutical professionals.

Mission: The mission of the college is to train students and make them dedicated, self-sufficient and socially responsible professionals. The aim is to develop a top-notch R&D centre using interdisciplinary methods and to provide continuous learning opportunities in Pharmaceutical science.

Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology (MSIT) was founded by Surajmal Memorial Education Society in New Delhi. MSIT began its journey in 2001. It offers B.Tech programs to students in Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. These programs are approved by AICTE and affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), New Delhi. Moreover, MSIT is NAAC accredited.

Vision: MSIT works with a vision to be a top technical institute which develops technical professionals to meet the growing need of technology in the country.

Mission: MSIT aims to impart quality technical education to students in order to develop them as strong and competent technical leaders who are capable of meeting technical challenges at national as well as global level.

The foundation of Charotar University of Science and Technology, Anand, also known as CHARUSAT was laid in the year 2000 by the Late Shri Becharbhai M. Patel and Late Shri Chhotabhai B. Patel, and this University has a long history in the field of science and technology. The Kelavani Mandal is a prominent sponsor of the university. The University has been approved under UGC, has NAAC A+ accreditation, and made significant contributions to the field of education and research, providing a knowledge-driven environment.

Over the years, the institution has expanded monumentally with over 8000+ students studying across 9 institutes running under the umbrella of this promising University. It currently has 9 distinct colleges in Gujarat offering 70+ different programs including UG, PG, diploma, and Ph.D. These 9 institutions are

• Manikaka Topawala Institute of Nursing
• Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy
• Devang Patel Institute of Advanced Technology and Research
• Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
• Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Institute of Computer Application
• Indukaka Ipcowala Institute of Management
• P.D. Patel Institute of Applied Science
• Bapubhai Desaibhai Patel Institute of Paramedical Sciences
• Chandubhai S. Patel Institute of Technology

CHARUSAT has become a Global Educational Hub and has been listed among the top 3 Universities in Gujarat, awarded by GSIRF 2021. Apart from this, it is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). The major career programs which are offered here are Computer Applications, Management Studies, Applied Sciences, Nursing, Paramedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, and other Technology and Engineering courses.

Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University was started in 1964 to offer D.Pharm in Polytechnic and was named as College of Pharmacy in 1972 which was then converted to Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research in 2004. In 2015, it was given a status of State Private University by the UGC. It has the approval of AICTE and PCI.

Its vision is to become a suitable destination for students providing training, research, and education in the field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Allied Areas to fulfil the health requirements of people. The mission of DPSRU is to extend core competencies in the sector of pharmacy and contribute in developing professional pharmaceutical leaders who can make contribution in this sector that are appropriate for industries, community, and institutions.

The University has following Academic Schools under its umbrella:

• Delhi institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
• School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• School of Allied Health Sciences and Management
• School of Physiotherapy
• Doctoral Programs

Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) was established as Lakshmibai College of Physical Education (LCPE) in August 1957 by the Ministry of Education & Culture, Government of India. The institute when started was affiliated to Vikram University and got deemed to be university status in 2018. The university aims to impart knowledge in the field of physical education, sports/games, and other disciplinary subjects. It is accredited by NAAC with “A++” grade.

Vision: The institute’s vision is to engage in a persistent quest of knowledge to achieve excellence in physical education and sports for the health and wellness of the people.

Mission: LNIPE motto is to impart quality teaching, learning, and research in comprehension, bodily function and intuitive domains in physical education and sports.

The institute offers a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctorate, and Diploma courses in regular and open and distance learning mode. Multiple courses available for the students are categorised under following heads.

• Department of Physical Education Pedagogy
• Department of Health Sciences
• Department of Sports Biomechanics
• Department of Sports Psychology
• Department of Yogic Sciences
• Department of Exercise Physiology
• Department of Sports Management & Coaching

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was established in 1989. It is the first veterinary university of the nation. It has 5+ Veterinary College, 10+ Diagnostic Centres and Research Laboratories, 8+ Research Farms, 2+ Krishi Vigyan Kendra, 2+ Farmers’ Training Centres, 18+ Veterinary University Training and Research Centres, College of Poultry Production and Management, and College of Food and Dairy Technology. It is a State University approved by UGC and recognised by ICAR.

Vision: To become an institute of international excellence by pursuing research and providing education in Animal, Food, and Veterinary Sciences. Moreover, it aims at innovations, skills, and knowledge for enhancing the productivity of livestock and poultry through social, environmental, and economically relevant technologies.

Mission: To impart quality education, to emphasise on research, and undertake programs for rural people in different domains of Animal, Food, and Veterinary Sciences in co-operation with the government.

The constituent units of TANUVAS are as follows:

• Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
• Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem / Namakkal / Orathanadu / Tirunelveli / Theni / Udumalpet
• College of Poultry Production and Management, Hosur
• College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli
• Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences, Kattupakkam

Starting its development path in the year 1998, the JSS Academy of Technical Education Noida was founded by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Noida. AICTE, New Delhi has approved this institute and it is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Apart from this, the National Board of Accreditation, New Delhi has accredited the undergraduate programs of this institute.

This private institute offers UG and PG degrees in courses like Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering (Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence), Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Application, and M. Tech, Production Engineering. 

Armed Forces Medical College - AFMC Pune was set-up on 1^st May 1948 to provide medical education with training specifically for the medical treatment of the Armed Forces. The college was formed by the recommendations of the BC Roy Committee formed by the joining of several defence medical associations. The College is approved by MCI, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik and is accredited by NAAC.

AFMC provides courses such as B.Sc Nursing, MBBS, M.Sc, M.S, MD, DM, BPMT, MBBS, MHA, and more.

National Institute of Virology was established at Pune in 1952 as Virus Research Centre. Initially the institute was funded by ICMR and Rockefeller Foundation (RF), USA. However, in 1978, the institute emphasised on self-reliance and acquired its status of national importance. This college offers M.Sc Virology Program, Ph.D programs in subjects like Biotechnology, Basic Medical Science, Microbiology, and Zoology.

Vision: The main motive of NIV Pune is to apply high-quality research in the areas of immunology, and vaccinology to reduce peoples suffering caused by viral diseases.

Mission: Using latest technologies and scientific methods, the institute aims to provide knowledge, data-bases, and proper management strategies to control diseases and importance of public health.