List of Colleges in India

The Gauhati University was established in 1948 in Guwahati. It is a State University approved by the UGC and AICTE.

Its vision is to implement ethical standards in the thought process and practical implementation of learning by students and to make them responsible citizens and competent professionals. Its mission is to improve present academic structure and resources to enhance the capabilities of students.

The university has following departments:

• Department of Arts
• Department of Commerce and Management
• Department of Law
• Department of Medicine & Allied Health Science
• Department of Science
• Department of Technology

Indian Academy Degree College (IADC) was established in 1994 in Bangalore. It is a constituent of Institutions of Indian Academy. It is an autonomous college offering UG and PG programs to students in the field of arts, science, commerce, management, etc. These courses are approved by UGC and the college is affiliated to Bengaluru North University and accredited by NAAC.

Vision: IADC has a vision to be a leader in its domain by providing career oriented education in India. It aims to provide academic programs to students which are integrated with social learning along with scientific learning.

Mission: IADC aims to provide career oriented academic programs to students. It also aims to develop students as skilled, value based, and ethical professionals who can meet future challenges.

Indian Institute of Teacher Education or IITE-Gandhinagar is a State-University established in 2010 with the approval of UGC. IITE has been accredited by NAAC and It offers courses in the field of teaching. The university provides affiliation to over 50 colleges.

Vision: The University works towards focusing on the integral development of teachers by imparting teaching education with the transformative knowledge of Indian tradition.

Mission: IITE mission is to provide interdisciplinary integrated courses in teacher education of international standard.

IITE Gandhinagar provides integrated UG and PG degrees. The programs run by the university include: 4 year integrated B.Sc.B.Ed, 3 year integrated B.Ed+M.Ed, 4 year integrated B.A.B.Ed, 3 year integrated innovative M.Sc / M.A.M.Ed, M.Ed (at affiliated colleges), B.Ed (at affiliated colleges), and Ph.D course.

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology was established in 1999. It was previously known as Agricultural University, Udaipur. It is the second Agricultural University in Rajasthan. It was established with an objective of graduating qualified individuals, impart training in different domains of agriculture, develop national and international linkages, and providing consultancy and technical services for betterment of the society. MPUAT is a State University approved by AICTE and UGC, recognised by ICAR, and accredited by NBA.

The constituent units of MPUAT Udaipur through which different graduation and post graduation programs are provided to the students include:

• College of Agriculture (COA), Dungarpur / Bhilwara
• College of Community and Applied Sciences (CCAS)
• Rajasthan College of Agriculture (RCA)
• College of Technology and Engineering (CTAE)
• College of Dairy and Food Technology (CDFT)
• College of Fisheries (COF)

The foundation stone of Lalit Narayan Mithila University was laid down in 1972 in Darbhanga. It has approval from UGC to function as a State University in Bihar. It also has accreditation from NAAC.

Its vision is to provide transformative education and training that can fulfil the objectives of students and can contribute towards overall development and inculcating professionalism among them. Its mission is to offer advanced education in technical and professional areas that enable students to study in depth and develop ethical values, creativity, and curiosity in their personality.

Kongunadu College of Nursing was established in 2008 in Coimbatore. It offers UG and PG courses to students in the field of Nursing. These courses are approved by India Nursing Council (INC) as well as affiliated with Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University.

Vision: The College works on a vision of providing service to the needy and poor in order to make a happy, healthy, and peaceful world.

 Mission: The College aims to develop capable nursing leaders. It also aims to enhance research opportunities in the discipline of nursing.

Palamuru University was established in 2008. The University aims to impart quality education and is committed to achieve academic excellence, promote knowledge along with moral values and ethical practices, empower individuals, and strive for excellence. Palamuru University is a State University approved by UGC and recognised by PCI and NCTE.

The constituent units of the University through which different programs are provided to the students are mentioned below:

• University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• University Post Graduate College
• University College of Education

In 2020, the foundation stone of Dr. YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University was laid down in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh. It is a State University approved by UGC.

Its vision is to implement best teaching methodologies and to provide professional education in the field of Architecture, Art, and Design. It also aims to develop a transformational academic experience for its students by focusing on disseminating knowledge and enhancing their professional skills. Its mission is to become a centre of higher education that is committed towards developing advanced technologies and exploring new opportunities in the respective field by using and conserving natural resources for sustainable development.

The departments of the university are:

• College of Fine Arts
• School of Planning and Architecture

Established in the year 2005, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University provides quality education to produce trained veterinary professionals. The University is approved by UGC as a “State University”. GADVASU Ludhiana and its four constituent colleges out of 6 are accredited by ICAR.

The University was set up to serve the livestock and fisheries sectors by disseminating international-standard and quality education, research, and extension. It aims at providing opportunities to students for continuing education in Veterinary Sciences.

GADVASU Ludhiana is providing degrees in several courses through the following colleges functioning under it:

• College of Veterinary Science
• College of Animal Biotechnology
• College of Fisheries
• College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
• College of Dairy Science and Technology
• Veterinary Polytechnic College, Kaljharani

The different courses run by these colleges include, B.V.Sc & A.H, B.Tech (Dairy Technology), B.Tech (Biotechnology), M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc (Agricultural Economics), Ph.D, and more.

Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts was established in 2014 by integrating Government Technical Institutions which included State Institute of Film and Television (SIFT), State Institute of Design (SID), State Institute of Urban Planning and Architecture (SIUPA), and State Institute of Fine Arts (SIFA). It is also known as Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts. The University facilitates education and research in the domain of fine arts, design, urban planning and architecture, and film and television. PLC SUPVA is a State University which is approved by UGC.

Vision and Mission: The University facilitates innovation and aims at interdisciplinary learning which is nurtured by practical experiences. It is committed towards creating a centre of global excellence by shaping the personality of the individuals through creativity and innovation.

Faculties of PLC SUPVA include:

• Faculty of Film and TV
• Faculty of Design
• Faculty of Visual Arts
• Faculty of Planning and Architecture

Since its inception in 2001, Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya has been providing academic programs and implementing strategies for the advancement of agricultural education and research. It is a UGC-approved State University. It is also recognised by ICAR.

The mission statement of the university states that it is dedicated towards adopting new methodologies in research and teaching along with extension of facilities associated with agriculture and allied sciences. It aims to use these strategies to develop talented human resources and newer & advanced technologies to serve the farmers of the nation.

The departments of the university are:

• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Horticulture
• Faculty of Technology

Since 2006, Rajasthan Technical University has been offering academic programs to enhance the technical education in the state. It is a State University that has the approval of the UGC and AICTE.

Its vision is to provide students with contemporary knowledge of engineering and enhance their skills to make them competent professionals. Its mission is to make students aware about the industrial environment by providing them opportunities to interact with different organisations.

Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University - SDAU Palanpur is one of the four State Agricultural Universities which were carved out from erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University with an act passed in 2004. The University was declared a “State University” by UGC. The jurisdiction of the university is over seven districts, namely: Aravalli, Gandhinagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Kachchh, and Patan.

SDAU Palanpur has nine colleges of agriculture and allied sciences, twenty-five research centers, three Krushi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and seventeen extension centers operating under it. Recently two colleges under its jurisdiction, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and G.N Patel College of Dairy Technology were transferred to Kamdhenu University. The names of the colleges functioning under the jurisdiction of the university are:

• C.P College of Agriculture
• College of Agriculture, Tharad
• College of Food Technology
• College of Agribusiness Management
• College of Renewable Energy & Environmental Engineering
• ASPEE College of Nutrition and Community Science
• College of Basic Science and Humanities
• College of Horticulture, Jagudan

The university provides the following degrees through these colleges operating under it: B.Sc in Agriculture, B.Tech (Dairy technology), Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D, etc.

Cluster University of Jammu was established in 2016 as an initiative of Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan. It was established with an objective of promoting innovation, critical thinking, experimental learning, technology, science, and entrepreneurial skills and graduate skilled workforce which can contribute towards the development of society. It is a State University approved by UGC.

Vision: The University aims to become the greatest University in the world by nurturing society of learners who emphasise on invention, innovation, research, community engagement, and education.

Mission: It is committed to sustain and create a community of learners which fosters innovation, research and development, entrepreneurship, academic leadership, experiential learning, administrative support, community engagement, and employability.

Cluster University has established Post Graduate Integrated Schools which are mentioned below:

• School of Engineering and Computer Technology
• School of Humanities and Liberal Arts
• School of Social Sciences
• School of Sciences
• School of Teacher Education

The constituent colleges of Cluster University which provides different courses to the students are as follows:

• Government Gandhi Memorial Science College
• Government Maulana Azad Memorial College
• Sri Pratap Memorial Rajput College of Commerce
• Government College for Women
• Government College of Education Jammu

The foundation stone of Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (RVSKVV Gwalior) was laid down in 2008. It is recognised by ICAR and approved by UGC.

Its mission is to carry out in-depth research activities to improve sustainability and profit of the agricultural production system. It also aims to become an educational centre that imparts quality education and research in the respective disciplines.

The courses offered by the university are B.Sc (Agriculture), B.Sc (Horticulture), M.Sc (Agriculture), M.Sc (Horticulture), and Ph.D.

The existence of the Chanakya National Law University dates back to 15^th July, 2006 with an act passed in the Bihar State Legislature. The University is approved by UGC and the Bar Council of India. It is accredited by NAAC.

The Law University was set up to work as a “Temple of learning” by imparting quality law education based on traditional and cultural ethics. It tries to promote legal awareness in the society.

CNLU provides five year integrated UG, PG, Ph.D, and M.Phil courses. The courses run by the university include, B.A.LL.B (Hons), BBA.LL.B (Hons), LL.M.

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Pharmacy Akurdi was established in the year 1999. It is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University and is recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). It is also approved by AICTE and is accredited by NBA.

Vision: To offer high quality education in the field of pharmacy and transform the students into versatile pharmacists.

Mission: To be an institute known for quality research and academics in pharmacy. To develop professionals who are highly competitive and are capable of fulfilling societal needs on a global level.

Courses that are offered by the college are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
• Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma)

Kazi Nazrul University or KNU is located in the Damodar River valley. It is a State University formed after the West Bengal Government passed an act No. 19 in 2012. However, the founding stone of the university on its own campus was laid on 10^th January, 2013. The University is approved by AICTE, UGC, and BCI. It is accredited by NAAC.

The University was set up to promote teaching and research in Asansol and its adjoining areas in the Bardhaman district. Over time, the university has grown and now it has 17 PG departments with state-of-the-art infrastructure facilities on the campus. In all, 20 colleges are affiliated with the university.

KNU Bardhaman provides degrees at UG, PG, M.Phil, and Research level. It runs several courses in its own campus, Government aided colleges, and self financed private colleges. Some of the courses run by the university are: B.Sc, B.A, BBA, BCA, B.Com LL.B, BA.LL.B, MSW, M.A, M.Phil, Ph.D, and more. These courses are provided in different disciplines. The complete list of the degrees provided by the university can be viewed on the official website of the university.

The establishment of Bihar Animal Sciences University was done in the year 2016 in Patna. However, the university started functioning in the year 2017. It is approved by the UGC as a State University. It is also recognised by ICAR and VCI.

The main objective of the university is to impart academic programs at graduation and post graduation levels related to Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Poultry, and Veterinary Science. Its main aim is to provide appropriate facilities to improve the quality of learning and teaching methodologies.

The university has below-mentioned constituent colleges under its leadership:

• Bihar Veterinary College
• Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology
• College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj
• College of Fisheries, Kishanganj

Kerala Agricultural University - KAU Thrissur was founded in the year 1971 and started its academic curriculum from 1^st February, 1972. The University has eight colleges which offer numerous programs under the faculties of Agriculture, Forestry, and Agricultural Engineering. KAU Thrissur is approved by ICAR. The jurisdiction of the university spreads over the entire state of Kerala.

Vision: KAU was set-up with a vision to transform the agricultural sector for the growth of Kerala's economy through qualified human resources imbibed with requisite skills and adept at technology.

Mission: The University works for sustainable agriculture development to provide livelihood security to the farmers by achieving excellence in agricultural education, research and extension.

KAU Thrissur in its eight colleges and an institute runs several UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate courses such as B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, Ph.D programs in different disciplines are run by the university. The colleges and the institute:

• College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
• College of Agriculture, Vellayani
• College of Cooperation, Banking & Management, Vellanikkara
• Institute of Agriculture Technology & RARS, Pattambi
• College of Climate Change and Environmental Science, Vellanikkara
• College of Agriculture, Vellanikkara
• College of Agriculture, Wayanad
• College of Forestry, Vellanikkara
• Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Tavanur

The establishment year of Dr YSR Horticultural University is 2007 in Tadepalligudem. It is recognised by ICAR and approved by UGC as a State University.

The vision of the university is to develop suitable human resources equipped with technologies to enhance the expansion of horticulture sector so that profitability for the farmers and nutritional security to the people could be provided. Its mission is to fulfil the current requirements of the horticulture industry by providing talented students equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.

The university offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D programs in the field of Horticulture.

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy (BVCOP) was established in 1993 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It offers UG and PG courses to students in the discipline of Pharmacy. These courses are approved by PCI as well as affiliated with University of Mumbai.

Vision: Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy works with a vision to emerge as an excellent institute in terms of providing quality education to students in the discipline of pharmaceutical sciences.

Mission: Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Pharmacy aims to deliver value based education to students in order to develop them as medical professionals who can provide service in healthcare industry, academics, and research areas as well as being capable of providing service to society for its welfare and development.

Since 2007, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi has been offering Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research Programs. It is approved by UGC and accredited from NAAC.

AUD New Delhi envisions becoming a globally recognised and leading institute that focuses on imparting education in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Liberal Arts. Its mission is to prepare competent professionals who are aware of their social responsibilities and can contribute towards the dissemination of knowledge.

Currently, the university offers its academic programs in four campuses namely:

• Kashmere Gate Campus
• Lodhi Road Campus
• Karampura Campus
• Qutab Institutional Area

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University was established in 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was formerly known as MS University, Tirunelveli. The University was established with an objective to ‘Reach the Unreachable’ and thus, provide quality education at nominal costs to all the students. It emphasises on graduating individuals with intellectual curiosity and expertise so that they make a difference in the society and cater to the challenges of the contemporary world. MSU is a State University which is accredited by NAAC and approved by UGC.

Vision and Mission: It aims to provide quality education and is committed to foster an academic environment that honors all religion, caste, and gender. Moreover, it is also committed to enhance the quality by developing partnerships with government and industries, and conducts research and outreach programs for the betterment of the society.

Some of the departments of MSU are as follows:

• Department of Commerce
• Department of Animal Science
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Communication
• Department of Biotechnology
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Economics
• Department of Criminology
• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Environmental Science
• Department of Education
• Department of Information Technology and Engineering
• Department of Geotechnology
• Department of Management Studies
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Physics
• Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Department of Marine Science
• Department of Plant Science
• Department of Physical Education and Sports

Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology came into existence under the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture University Act in the year 2000 and was inaugurated in 2002. This university was established with the aim to provide all-round development and knowledge to the rural and agricultural communities so that they can become advanced in their field. SVPUAT is UGC-approved and recognised by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR).

This is a State University and it provides UG, PG, and Ph.D programs to the interested students. All the offered programs are provided through the university’s colleges, namely:

• College of Biotechnology
• College of Technology
• College of Veterinary and Animal Science
• College of Horticulture
• College of Sugarcane Science & Technology
• College of PHT & Food Processing

East West College of Pharmacy is a part of East West Group of Institutions and was established in 1992. The college is approved by PCI, and is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

Vision: To maintain and develop the healthcare industry, by providing education, especially related to the pharmaceuticals and other related departments, so that the society can develop more efficiently and acquire a remarkable position in this field, on a global level.

Mission: To train students not only professionally but also socially, through the education in the departments of pharmaceuticals, so that students can learn and use their education for the good of society.

The college provides UG, PG & Diploma courses in the field of pharmacy, which include courses such as, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D, Pharm.D- PB, and D.Pharm, in the departments of Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, etc.

Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law was established in 2006 with an objective to provide legal education, promote research, enhance legal reasoning, address contemporary issues, promote ethical values, and promote legal awareness in the society. RGNUL aims to serve the society by graduating competent lawyers, judicial officers, inquisitive researchers, and socially responsible individuals. RGNUL is a State University which is recognised by BCI and approved by UGC.

The foundation of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences was laid down in 2010 with the aim of imparting education related to the concerned subjects in Rajasthan. It is approved by the UGC to function as a State University. It is also recognised by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The vision of RAJUVAS Bikaner is to provide talented human resources, create advanced technologies, and impart knowledge in the field of veterinary and animal sciences. Its mission is to collaborate with national and international research institutes associated with fields of animal, fishery, dairy, and veterinary sciences to remain updated with the latest technologies.

The university offers B.V.Sc & A.H, M.V.Sc, and Ph.D programs.

IIM Sirmaur was founded in the year 2015 to provide education in Management discipline and to promote interdisciplinary studies. The institute was set-up and funded by the Central Government. It is approved by UGC with an Autonomous status.

Vision: The institute works with a vision to be a respected institute worldwide for providing top-notch management education.

Mission: The institute is set up with a mission to develop professionals with high moral values who can find solutions for a sustainable growth in Himachal Pradesh, India, and the world. It aims to achieve international standards in its teaching and learning as well as research areas.

The institute offers PG, and Doctorate courses in management discipline. The courses offered by the institute are: Master of Business Administration, MBA Tourism, Executive MBA, Ph.D, and Executive Ph.D courses.

Indian Institute of Heritage was established in 1989 and was formerly known as National Museum Institute of History of Art Conservation and Museology. It is amongst the leading centers in the nation for training and research in art and cultural heritage. The institute was established with an objective to provide academic guidance and training and collaborate with the national institutions which deal with cultural heritage. It is a Deemed to be University approved by UGC.

Departments of Indian Institute of Heritage are as follows:

• Department of History
• Department of Archaeology
• Department of Conservation
• Department of Museology
• Department of Palaeography, Epigraphy, and Numismatics