List of Colleges in India

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University was established in 1916 and is the first Women’s University in the nation. It was established with the objective of empowering women by providing them quality education and inculcating awareness about the rights and issues of women. SNDT is a State University approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.

Vision: To become a world class university catering to the changes in the society through advancement of knowledge. Moreover, it aims to create an inclusive society which protects and promotes equality, dignity, human rights, and social justice while emphasising on empowering women.

Mission: The University is committed to provide quality education across formal and non-formal streams. It is also committed to provide various vocational and professional courses catering to the needs of society.

Constituent Colleges of SNDT are mentioned below:

• L.T. College of Nursing
• SNDT College of Arts and SCB College of Commerce and Science for Women
• PVDT College of Education for Women

Departments of SNDT are as follows:

• Department of English
• Department of Economics
• Department of Music
• Department of History
• Department of Sociology
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Social Work
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Education
• Department of Sanskrit
• Department of Marathi
• Department of Hindi
• Department of Gujarati
• Department of Drawing and Painting
• Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension
• S.H.P.T. School of Library Science

Medical Trust College of Nursing was developed in the year 2002 as a leading institute. It is recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council. The college is in affiliation with Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur. Located in Ernakulam, Kerala, MTCON aims to provide health care education with excellence.

Mission: To educate students by imparting quality healthcare & nursing education and provide diverse career opportunities to the students.

Vision: To develop healthcare professionals and leaders for transforming the lives of human beings and communities through academic excellence on healthcare education.

From MTCON Ernakulam, UG and PG degrees are provided to the students which are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Nursing)
• Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
• Master of Science (M.Sc) (Nursing)

The Yadadri Bhuvanagiri campus of Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy was founded in the year 2022. It has been approved by the UGC as “Deemed to be University.”

The vision of the university is to become an internationally renowned institute that provides multiple academic and cultural opportunities to its students for their holistic development. Its mission is to contribute to building an inclusive, diverse, and educated society by educating students within a supportive and enriching academic environment.

The University offers multiple academic programs in various disciplines across the below-mentioned Schools:

• School of Commerce & Management
• School of Engineering
• School of Law
• School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Situated in Ludhiana, Khalsa College for women was established in the year 1958. The college is affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh, and has been accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade as well as, has been approved by UGC. The college provides education to more than 3000 girl students, and provides accommodation to 700+ students. The college has been instituted in order to provide quality higher education to women students.

The college provides a number of undergraduate, postgraduate, vocational, honours, diploma as well as add on courses. The course structure includes BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, MA, M.Com, M.Sc, PG Diploma in computer application (PGDCA), etc.

Founded in the year 2004 and located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology is approved by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. PSIT is approved by AICTE & UGC and accredited by NBA. The institute's aim is to prepare students to become successful leaders with ethics and moral values in the dynamic world.

Mission: To provide an effective learning environment for transforming the lives of individuals into responsible and productive professionals according to the rapidly changing needs of the industry and nation.

Vision: To attain excellence in professional education by developing a positive environment for the holistic development of the students.

PSIT Kanpur offers bachelors and masters, the details are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• Master of Technology (M.Tech)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Computer Application (MCA)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University Pune is the first women’s university in India. It was founded in 1916 as “Mahila College” by Hindu Widows Home Association. At present, the university is operating through its four campuses at: Churchgate, Pune, Juhu, and Shrivardhan. S.N.D.T Women's University- Pune is working as a State University with the approval of UGC and AICTE. It is re-accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.

Vision: The University was set-up with a vision to advance knowledge to cope up with the changing world by creating a comprehensive society that supports and protects equality, social justice, and human rights of the society with special emphasis on women empowerment.

Mission: Its mission is to provide high quality education in formal and informal fields for women to meet the socio-economic demands of the society with high moral values and to achieve excellence in quality education.

S.N.D.T Women's University- Pune is providing several degree courses in different disciplines of Engineering, Management, and Humanities. B.A, BVA, BCA, B.Com, B.Ed, M.Ed, M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, MVA, B.Sc, etc courses are offered by the university in different subjects. These programs are running in the following institutes in the Pune campus of the university:

• SNDT Arts & Commerce College
• SNDT College of Education
• SNDT College of Home Science

Velammal Engineering College was established in the year 1995. It is affiliated with Anna University and is approved by AICTE. It is also accredited by NAAC with “A” grade and by NBA.

The different courses that are offered by VEC are Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Master of Business Administration, and many more.

The establishment year of Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice is 2012. It is a State Private University in Jodhpur, Rajasthan which has approval of the UGC.

The mission of the university is to train students academically and professionally so that they can work together to accomplish skills, knowledge, and information essential to achieve the highest standards of public services and democratic citizenship. Its vision is to give an interdisciplinary academic atmosphere to the students for effective learning and research through professional courses. It continuously focuses on the development of students’ professionalism and moral competencies so that they can face emerging challenges and provide a safe space for living.

The university functions across the following faculties:

• Faculty of Criminal Justice and Police Studies
• Faculty of Management and Behavioural Science
• Faculty of Public Safety and National Security
• Faculty of Science, Technology & Forensics
• Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies was established in 1965. It is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and is approved by AICTE.

Several courses that are offered by JBIMS are mentioned below:

• Master of Management Studies
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Human Resource Development

Yashwantrao Mohite college of Arts, Science and Commerce was established in the year 1978. It is affiliated with Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University). It is approved by UGC and is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade.

The college offers several undergraduate and postgraduate courses, some of these are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Master of Arts (MA) 
• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of Science (M.Sc)

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam was founded in 1983 as a State Private University with the approval of the UGC. It has NAAC “A+” grade accreditation and ISO 9001:2015 certification.

The vision of the university is to become a prominent education centre for women where they can acquire skills, knowledge, and attributes to excel in their preferred career in the future. Its mission is to empower and educate women so that they can contribute to the development of society and industries for their betterment.

The university functions across the following schools:

• Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology
• School of Engineering & Technology
• School of Nursing
• School of Sciences
• School of Social Sciences

Kurukshetra University was established as a Sanskrit University in 1956 and is amongst the premier educational institutes of the nation. It provides quality education and emphasises on the holistic development of the students. KUK is the oldest University in Haryana and is known for graduating quality human resources by offering them opportunities and a holistic learning environment. KUK aims to become a center of academic excellence and enhance ethical and cultural values, knowledge, and skills of the students. It is committed to prepare professionals with knowledge and values for the growth and development of the society. KUK is a State Private University which is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade and approved by UGC.

The constituent units through which KUK provides different programs to the students include:

• Institute of Law
• Institute of Integrated and Honors Studies
• Institute of Management Studies
• Institute of Environmental Studies
• Institute of Teacher Training and Research
• Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology
• University School of Management
• University Institute of Engineering and Technology
• University Senior Secondary Model School

Faculties of KUK include:

• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Arts and Languages
• Faculty of Life Sciences
• Faculty of Commerce and Management
• Faculty of Law
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Indic Studies

The Regional campus of Anna University was established in the year 2007 in Coimbatore. It has the approval of UGC, AICTE, and MHRD.

The vision of the university is to prepare students professionally and ethically so that they can meet upcoming challenges of modern business. To attain this vision, the university provides them multiple avenues to enhance their skills like technical, practical, analytical, communication, management, etc. that will assist them in accomplishing their career goals.

This regional campus of the university has multiple departments namely:

• Department of Biotechnology
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Department of Management Studies
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Nanoscience and Technology
• Department of Science and Humanities

Bhubaneswar Engineering College is approved by AICTE and recognised by MHRD, Government of India. BEC was founded in the year 2008 and affiliated to Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT), Rourkela. It is situated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to develop successful engineers with creative & innovative thinking and skills for facing the global challenges effectively.

BEC Bhubaneswar offers UG, PG, and Diploma programs in the field of Engineering and Management. Following are the details of the same:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Diploma

AISSMS Polytechnic College was established in 1994. It is affiliated with Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). It is approved by AICTE and is accredited by NBA.

Diploma courses are offered by AISSMS Polytechnic College under the below mentioned disciplines:

• Computer Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Automobile Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

SDM Law College was established in 1974, for providing education in the legal field. The college has been accredited with “A” grade by NAAC, and has been affiliated to Karnataka State Law University, Hubballi.

Vision: Providing legal education to enthusiastic students, in order to guide them towards the overall development & empowerment of society, and to train the behaviour of students, not only professionally & ethically, but also socially, so that they can contribute to global progress.

Mission: To become more efficient, and develop the quality of education, to eradicate the challenges coming under the way of students in the field of legal education, so that a skill of professionalism can be developed in the students, for their future growth.

SDM Law College Kodialbail offers numerous courses in the field of law. It’s course structure includes UG courses such as B.A.LL.B, B.B.A.LL.B, LL.B, PG courses which include LL.M, apart from these other courses such as Doctoral, Post Graduate in Diploma, Certificate & Add on courses related to law subjects, are also offered.

In 1917 Dayalbagh Educational Institute in Agra was established and was known as Radhasoami Educational Institutes. Only in the year 1981, the Government of India under the approval of the UGC gave the status of “Deemed to be University” to Dayalbagh Educational Institute. It also has approval of AICTE and accreditation from NAAC with “A+” grade.

Its vision is to become a leading teaching and research institute by implementing an engaging education system. It focuses on the development of research, information, UG & PG courses, infrastructure, and communication technologies. Its key objective is to develop human resources that are self-governed and provide talent as well as services within this continuously changing world.

The programs offered at the university are under the following faculties:

• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Commerce
• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Integrated Medicine
• Faculty of Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Vocational Certificate Courses
• Vocational Programs

Lourdes College of Nursing started its journey in the year 2002 with the objective to provide quality nursing education to develop professionals. The college is located in Kochi, Kerala and is recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Kerala Nursing Council. The college was formerly affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam and at present it is affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur.

Mission: To attain academic and technical excellence by providing nursing education for graduating professionals & leaders through effective research and advancement. 

Vision: To impart quality healthcare education through innovative and creative approaches to education, research, and clinical practice for developing nursing graduates.

In the discipline of Paramedical, the college provides UG, PG, and Diploma degrees which are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) (Nursing)
• Post Basic B.Sc Nursing
• Master of Science (M.Sc) (Nursing)
• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University was established in 1964. It encourages professionalism and innovative ideas, nurtures science, and provides quality education to the students. It aims to become a Centre of Excellence, empowering rural communities and farmers, fostering and creating agricultural entrepreneurs and leaders to work for a nutritionally and ecologically balanced future. The University is committed to produce globally competitive and quality human resources for addressing the contemporary challenges in the agricultural sector and evolve effective, responsive, and dynamic mechanisms. It is State University approved by ICAR.

Faculties of PJTSAU include:

• Faculty of Community Science
• Faculty of Agriculture
• Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Polytechnic

Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya Jabalpur which was formerly known by the name “University of Jabalpur” was established in the year 1956. It was declared State University with the approval of UGC and is accredited by NAAC with “B” grade. At present, over 160 colleges are affiliated with the university.

Vision: The University envisions creating an ideal society that preserves and flourishes moral values to prevent humanity by becoming a center of academic excellence.

Mission: Its mission is to serve superior education and develop human professionals to improve the literacy rate and socio-economic status of the society particularly of the deprived section of the society.

The University was set up to impart knowledge in diversified fields like Arts, Social Sciences, Management, Commerce, Law, and Education. It provides degrees ranging from diploma to doctorate level through its several courses such as B.A, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, BP.Ed, B.Com (Hons), BA.LL.B, LLM, M.A, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, PG Diploma in Yoga, Ph.D, D.Sc, D.Lit, and many more. These courses are running under the following faculty heads:

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Management
• Faculty of Arts
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Life Sciences
• Faculty of Mathematical Sciences
• Faculty of Vocational Studies
• Faculty of Law

In 1921, Harcourt Butler Technical University was established as Harcourt Butler Technological Institute in Kanpur. It got the status of State Private University in the year 2016 with the approval of the UGC. It also has approval from the AICTE. It has accreditation from NBA and from NAAC with “A+” grade.

Its vision statement clarifies its governing principles, beliefs, and ethics that assist it in becoming a centre of academic excellence that focuses on Research and Development of Humanities, Social Science & Management, Engineering & Technology, and Basic & Applied Sciences. Its mission is to equip students with technical, conceptual, and managerial skills that can transform society and companies for their growth.

The university has following Schools under its functioning:

• School of Basic & Applied Sciences
• School of Chemical Technology
• School of Engineering
• School of Entrepreneurship & Management

Guru Nanak Girls College was established in 1970. It is affiliated with Panjab University, Chandigarh and is accredited by NAAC. It is known for offering high standard education and its state-of-art infrastructure.

The aim is to provide quality education while inculcating discipline and moral values in the students for making them more competitive. It also focuses on establishing strong connections with national and international universities for enhancing the academic experience of the students.

AISSMS College of Pharmacy was established under the umbrella of All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society, Pune. Founded in the year 1996, the college is located in Pune, Maharashtra. It is approved by AICTE, recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), UGC and accredited by NAAC with “A” grade. The courses are affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune.

Mission: To impart quality pharmacy education for graduating successful and competent pharmacists who shall provide healthcare services to the society and nation.

Vision: To become one of the topmost pharmacy colleges in the nation by providing quality and high standard pharmacy education to the students.

In the discipline of Pharmacy, the college provides UG, PG, and Doctorate degrees which includes:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
• Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)
• Ph.D

Dr. N.G.P. Research & Educational Trust, established KMCH College of Pharmacy in 1995.  The college is affiliated to “The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai”, recognised by PCI, and has been accredited by NBA (National Board of Accreditation). The college is associated with “The Kovai Medical Centre and Hospital, Coimbatore'', through which students get training & practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

Vision: To provide support and quality education to the students who are willing to make their future in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as to become capable of conducting research in this field for the advancement of society.

Mission: To promote research related to pharma industry and association with pharmaceutical industry, in order to uplift the teaching & learning process related to the field, so that academic excellence can be achieved by the students in the near future.

The College provides various UG & PG courses related to pharmacy, such as D.Pharm, B.Pharm, Pharm.D, and M.Pharm, along with these, Ph.D courses are also provided by the college.

Formerly known as Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology, Netaji Subhas University of Technology came into existence in 1983 to provide excellent technical education and research both nationally and internationally. This university is approved by UGC and AICTE, and it is accredited by NAAC.

NSUT offers UG, PG, and Ph.D courses to both national and international students. These courses are run under various departments such as Biology & Sciences Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Management Studies, Mathematics, etc.

Indian Institute of Management was established in 2015 by the Government of India. It belongs to the IIM family of business schools. IIMV emphasises on equity, professionalism, excellence, sustainability, and academic freedom, and is committed to promote and nurture startups. It aims to excel and champion in nurturing and educating entrepreneurial leaders to create innovative solutions for the betterment of society, business, and government. It is an Institute of National Importance and aims to achieve high standards of excellence in management and research globally. It is recognised by MHRD and DSIR, and accredited by AACSB.

Vision and Mission: To become a premier business school which emphasises on solutions, fostering an environment which encourages creative learning, promoting excellence in research and education, contributing to professionalism, and demonstrating commitment towards sustainable and ethical management practices.

Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University - DBRAU Agra was formerly known by the name Agra University when it was founded in 1927. It was renamed as Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University in 1995. The university has its jurisdiction over seven districts of Agra: Division Agra, Mainpuri, Firozabad, Aligarh, Mathura, Etah and Hathras. Presently, there are approx 200 colleges affiliated with this university. It was declared a State University by UGC, and is accredited by NAAC with “B” grade.

Vision: DBRAU Agra is working with a vision of becoming a quality education institute by disseminating quality education, skills, and moral values. It strives to become an ideal partner to the industry and society for their growth and expansion.

Mission: Its mission is to contribute to the spread of knowledge via research and publications by developing aptitudes, skills, and consciousness in human beings.

The State University was set up to impart quality education in the field of management, engineering, humanities, and science. B.Sc, MA, BA, MBA, BBA, BE, B.Lib, M.Lib, B.Com, M.Com, B.Voc, etc courses are offered by the university in the 15 residential institutes functioning in the four campuses of the university and colleges affiliated with it.

The Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh passed an act establishing the Himachal Pradesh University in the year 1970 to disseminate knowledge in various disciplines and provide affordable education to all. This university is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade and it is approved by UGC.

The university offers UG, PG, and Ph.D programs to students in various courses like Engineering Technology, Education, Law, Commerce & Management, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, etc. Additionally, the university runs various institutes and departments, namely:

• HPU Business School
• Department of Evening Studies
• HPU College of Business Studies
• University Institute of Technology
• University Institute of Legal Studies
• Institute of Vocational Studies
• Institute of Tribal Studies

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management was established in 1997. It was set up by the Government of India, MHRD as an autonomous institute. It was started as IIITM and in 2002 the institute was renamed as ABV-IIITM. The institute was established with the objective to facilitate research, consultancy, and higher education in business management and information technology. It is an Institute of National Importance which provides learning opportunities and education to the students and develops customised support services and innovative programs catering to the current market demands.

Vision and Mission: The institute aims to achieve global excellence and is committed to research while emphasising on emerging technologies, high-tech solutions, integrated technologies, and encourages the students to be supportive, innovative, and entrepreneurial. Moreover, it is also committed to offer quality education, consultancy, competency development, research, and training.

Departments of ABV-IIITM include:

• Department of Information Technology
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• Department of Management Studies
• Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Department of Engineering Sciences

University of Agricultural Sciences - UAS Bangalore has its existence since 1964. However, the history of the university dates back to 1899 with the establishment of an experimental farm at Hebbal. The farm was upgraded to an agricultural school in 1913 which later transformed into Mysore Agricultural College in 1946. The university is approved by UGC with the State University status.

Currently, the university is running its courses through six campuses operating under it. The main objective of UAS Bangalore is to provide agricultural education suitable to the growing and changing demands of the society. It works to develop technologies to find solutions to the farmers’ problems and increase agricultural production.

UAS Bangalore is running UG, PG, and doctorate level programs like B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering), B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture Business Management, M.Sc in Agriculture, M.Tech, MBA (ABM), etc in different disciplines. It offers Master’s degrees in more than 20 disciplines and Ph.D courses in 15+ disciplines.