List of Colleges in India

Nar Bahadur Bhandari Government College (NBBGC) which was formerly known as Sikkim Government College was established as a higher premier educational institution in 1977. The college is accredited by NAAC with “B++” grade. The college is affiliated to Sikkim University and is also approved by UGC.

Vision: The College envisions bringing a transformational impact by inculcating values of competence, excellence and ethics.

Mission: The mission of the college is to equip students with the necessary qualities and skills to develop them into skilled human resources. The college strives to provide opportunities to the students to acknowledge their ethics and leadership skills.

The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc) Bangalore was established in 1909 by the joint efforts of the industrialist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, the royal family of Mysore, and the Government of India. The institute’s campus is located in the city of Bengaluru. In 2009, it acquired a new campus in Challakere taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. The institute was declared ‘Deemed-to-be-University’ by UGC.

Vision: IISc is working for the betterment of India's economy and social welfare by applying science and technology. Its aim is to be among the prominent education institutes which excel in research and innovation by offering top-notch education to train future professionals.

Mission: The mission of the institute is to impart high quality education and research in science and engineering. It aims to conduct research, generate new knowledge and spread the same through publications in top journals and conferences.

The institute is providing degrees at UG, PG, and Doctorate level. B.Sc (Research), B.Tech in Mathematics and Computing, M.tech in Research, M.Des, Ph.D, and Integrated Ph.D are some of the courses offered by IISc Bangalore. These courses are offered under various divisions and centers.

Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy Mumbai, Maharashtra was founded by the Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM). BNCP was established in the year 2004 and is affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai. It is approved by AICTE, recognised by UGC, and accredited by NAAC & NBA. The objective of the college is to impart pharmacy education and graduate competent professionals.

Mission: To generate conducive academic environment and state of art infrastructure by graduating students with leadership qualities for satisfying the requirements of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry.

Vision: To become a topmost college of pharmaceutical science in the nation by graduating competent and socially responsible individuals for catering to the requirements of industry and society.

From BNCP Mumbai, students can obtain UG, PG, and Doctorate degrees in the area of Pharmacy. The offered courses of the college are:

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

MES Abasaheb Garware College was established by Maharashtra Education Society in 1945. It is Science and Arts College of Maharashtra Education Society. It is an autonomous college. It offers UG (BA and B.Sc) and PG (MA and M.Sc) programs to students. These programs are approved by UGC. Moreover, the college is accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade. It is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU).

Vision: MES College works with a vision to provide quality education, ethical values, and a sense of nationalism to students.

Mission: MES College aims to deliver higher education for development of academic excellence, personality, and character with perspective of national, environmental, global, and social commitment.

UG and PG courses are run under different departments of Science and Arts. Few of these departments are mentioned below:

Science Stream: Department of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics, Department of Botany, Department of Zoology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics, Department of Electronic Science, Department of Biotechnology, etc.

Arts Stream: Department of Economics, Department of Library Science, Department of Education, Department of Sociology, Department of Political Science, Department of Hindi, Department of English, Department of History, etc.

Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy (KMKCP) was established in the year 1971. It is affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It is approved by AICTE and is recognised by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).

The college offers several courses like Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) under several disciplines.

SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Dhule is one among the seven campuses of SVKM's NMIMS, a multi-disciplinary and multi-campus university. The NMIMS Dhule campus was established in 2018 to offer bachelor’s programs in Accounting, Finance, and Corporate Law. The institute was approved by UGC with deemed-to-be university status.

The institute is providing degrees to UG courses: BBA, B.Com, BBA.LL.B (Hons.) through the School of Commerce operating under the university. The School of Commerce is a constituent school of SVKM's NMIMS, and is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade.

Lakulish Yoga University was established in 2013 and is a first Private University which emphasises specifically on yoga. It was established under the Private Universities Act, 2009, with the objective to blend traditional yoga with science and to make this knowledge accessible and relevant across the globe. It promotes research and higher education in yoga and grants an opportunity to learn about the culture of Ancient Indian Traditional Yoga. It is committed to enhance the physical abilities and body health of the individuals and aims to become the nation’s leading educational institute in yoga.

The University has 5 off campus centers which are as follows:

• Shri Kripalu Ashram
• Life Mission Regional Center
• Rajrajeshwardham, Jakhan
• Shri Kayavarohan Tirth Seva Samaj
• Bhanusmruti

National College, situated in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, was setup to impart cultural values and cater to the needs of the nation as a premier institute. The college was founded in the year 1919 and is affiliated to Bharathidasan University (BU), Tiruchirappalli. It got the Autonomous status from UGC, is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade, and recognised by MHRD, Government of India.

Mission: To encourage young minds to achieve excellence in their field by providing them excellent facilities and intellectual academic environment developing them as responsible citizens.

Vision: To impart quality education for the development of economically and socially backward category students for their bright future.

The college offers UG, PG, Doctorate, and Diploma programs and the courses are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Science (M.Sc)
• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Ph.D
• Diploma

Tapi Diploma Engineering College was established in the year 2002. It is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and approved by AICTE. It is also accredited by the National Board of Accreditations (NBA). The college has a team of skilled teachers who provide quality education in different areas of study and provide technical knowledge to the students.

Tapi Diploma Engineering College offers diploma courses under different disciplines like Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Information and Technology Engineering, and more.

Salokaya College of Nursing was established in 2006. It is recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and the Government of NCT of Delhi. It is among the leading institutes that provides quality nursing education.

The aim is to increase the involvement of the students in the nursing profession and science by offering quality knowledge and a conducive learning environment.

The courses that are offered by Salokaya College of Nursing are:

• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)
• Auxiliary Nurses and Midwifery (ANM)

In the year 1993, KMCH College of Nursing was established as the first educational institution of Dr. N.G.P. Research & Educational Trust. The college has been recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu along with several authorities such as Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi, CMAI Board, Bangalore, as well as Tamil Nadu Nurses & Midwives Council, Chennai. Affiliation to the college has been provided by The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai.

KMCH College of Nursing provides several graduate and post graduate courses in Nursing such as, B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, & M.Sc Nursing in the field of Surgical, Child Health, Maternity, Community Health, etc. It also offers Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care as well as Emergency & Disaster Nursing. Students can also pursue Ph.D in Nursing from this institution.

Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy was established in the year 1999. It is affiliated with University of Delhi and is recognised by Indian Association of Physiotherapists. It is known for offering quality education and training to the students who wish to practice Physiotherapy.

The aim is to enhance the practice of Physiotherapy by providing high standard education and polishing the skill sets of the individuals.

Programs that are offered by Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy are:

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

ATLAS SkillTech University was established in 2021 and is the first new age urban multidisciplinary University of India. The University offers multidisciplinary education in digital technology, management and entrepreneurship, and design and innovation. It emphasises on academic excellence and skills and provides industry-integrated experiential learning, interdisciplinary approach, and global exposure to the students. It aims to create future leaders with updated skills and is committed to empower the students with transdisciplinary knowledge and skills to excel in the practical world. It is a Private University approved by UGC and recognised by AIU.

ATLAS SkillTech University offers programs through its constituent units. This includes:

• ATLAS ISME - School of Management and Entrepreneurship
• ATLAS uGDX School of Technology
• ATLAS ISDI - School of Design and Innovation

Established in 2003, Vydehi Institute of Nursing Sciences & Research Centre was developed to deliver efficient medical education and healthcare services. The nursing college is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science and has been recognised by Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Vision: The institute of nursing aims to provide the best education and environment to develop healthcare professionals who are competent, caring and contribute to the medical industry.

Mission: The mission of the institute lies in providing high quality service, teaching and emphasising on the professional development of the students.

The institute of nursing has the following departments:

• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing
• Obstetric And Gynecological Nursing
• Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Nursing Research
• Nursing Administration

The nursing institute offers courses such as Fundamentals of Nursing: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Post Certificate B.Sc. Nursing, Basic B.Sc. Nursing and M.Sc. Nursing.

VT Choksi Sarvajanik Law College was established in 1935. It offers Law (LL.B and LL.M) programs to students. The college is accredited by NAAC with “B” Grade. Moreover, these are approved by BCI, UGC, and Government of Gujarat. Additionally, the College is affiliated with Veer Narmad South Gujarat University.

Vision: VTC Law College has a vision to deliver justice oriented legal education to students. It works to develop legal minded professionals who are capable of serving justice to society.

Mission: VTC Law College aims to maintain status of Centre of Excellence by providing quality teaching, learning, and research opportunities to students.

Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College was established in the year 1973. The college is affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. It is accredited by NAAC with “A+” grade and is approved by UGC.

GGDSD offers several undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D, and add-on courses to the students. Some of these courses are M.Com, M.Sc, MA, B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BCA, B.Voc, M.Voc, and many more.

Utkal University came into existence in 1943 with the passing of the bill by the Legislative Assembly of Odisha. This university was established to provide a platform to the students where ideas can flow freely and young minds learn new things daily. This university is approved by UGC, and recognised by PCI, BCI, INC, MCI, and NCTE. It is also accredited by NAAC.

The university runs various UG, PG, Pre Doctoral, and Doctoral programs for students in Nursing, Pharmacy, Education, Public Health, Environmental Science, Rural Management, Geo-Informatics, IT, etc. The university also runs four centres / schools, namely:

• School of Women’s Studies
• Inclusive Exclusive Studies
• Ambedkar Studies
• MOHFW - Population Research Centre

Incepted in 1955, St. Xavier's Institute of Computer Application (SXCA) is an Autonomous Institution. The college has been accredited by NAAC with “A” grade. It has also got AICTE approval and is affiliated with Gujarat University.

Vision: The vision of this college is to create an inclusive environment and to inspire the youth towards developing critical understanding. The college aims to provide efficient education to the students and make them aware about various challenges in the working environment.

Mission: SXCA has a mission of achieving academic excellence while serving education to the marginalised and deprived sections of the society. The college aims to provide many job opportunities to the students and develop their entrepreneurial capacities.

Acropolis Group of Institutions was established in 2005 in Indore. It offers UG and PG courses to students. Courses like BBA, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, and MBA are affiliated with Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), Indore. Courses like BE, M.Tech, MCA, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm are affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi Technical University (RGTU), Bhopal. These courses are approved by AICTE, BCI, and PCI.

Vision: Acropolis works with a vision to become a leader of academics for society’s development and to meet global challenges.

Mission: Acropolis aims to deliver research oriented, value based, and innovative education to students. It also aims to develop communication skills and positive attitude of students. Moreover, it strives to enhance employability and entrepreneurship opportunities through various industrial associations.

The following Institutes have been incorporated under Acropolis Group of Institutions:

• Acropolis Institute of Technology and Research
• Acropolis Institute of Pharmaceutical, Education and Research
• Acropolis Institute of Law
• Acropolis Institute of Design
• Acropolis Institute of Management, Studies and Research
• Acropolis Faculty of Management and Research

The University of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology was established in 2013 by the Government of Karnataka. It is a recognised Center of Excellence in Traditional Knowledge and Medicinal Plants. It promotes Trans-disciplinary education and research and provides accessible and affordable learning opportunities in different fields catering to the needs of the society. It aims at social transformation by Natural, Social, and Ayurvedic Science and Technology through innovation. The University is committed to inspire individuals to participate and design Trans-disciplinary education and research programs in Health Sciences and other areas. TDU is a Private University approved by UGC.

MGM University, also known as Mahatma Gandhi Mission University was established in 2019 to impart education and training to the students so that they can become self reliant and help the nation grow. This university was created by MGM Trust and it is approved by UGC.

The University offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate programs to students in courses like Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Robotics & AI, Architecture, Computer Application, Structural Engineering, Data Science, Environmental Engineering, etc. under the following faculties:

• Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering & Technology
• Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
• Faculty of Design
• Faculty of Performing Arts
• Faculty of Management & Commerce
• Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Christ University was established as a Christ College in 1969 and was awarded the Deemed to be University status in 2008. In the year 2006, it was declared as an institute with Potential for Excellence. The University offers higher education in different domains, promotes holistic education, and sharpens the talent of the individuals. It is committed towards the holistic development of the students to make effective contributions in the society. It aims to become a premier educational institute and strives at perfection through creativity and quality education. The University is approved by UGC and AICTE, recognised by AIU, and accredited by NAAC.

Christ University offers different courses to the students through its constituent schools. They are as follows:

• School of Commerce, Finance, and Accountancy
• School of Sciences
• School of Arts and Humanities
• School of Law
• School of Business and Management

Established as the Department of Architecture of Delhi Polytechnic in the year 1941, the institute was renamed as School of Planning and Architecture in 1959. This is an Institute of National Importance and has the status of a ‘Deemed-to-be-University’. This university was established to train and educate students at various levels with excellent research. The university is recognised by MHRD and COA.

The vision and mission of SPA is to be known as a university that offers internationally level education and training to students based on innovation and research. It focuses on making the university a multi-disciplinary academic knowledge hub that can meet the needs of modern education and fulfill the demands of society and industry. SPA also wants to graduate professional individuals so that they can contribute to the development and growth of the nation.

This university offers UG, PG, Doctoral, and Ph.D programs to the students in various courses like Architecture, Urban Design, Regional Planning, Transport Planning, Landscape Architecture, etc. It also runs various departments of studies, namely:

• Department of Physical Planning
• Department of Architectural Conservation
• Department of Architecture
• Department of Environmental Planning
• Department of Building Engineering and Management
• Department of Housing
• Department of Landscape Architecture
• Department of Urban Design
• Department of Regional Planning
• Department of Urban Planning
• Department of Industrial Design
• Department of Transport Planning

Metas Adventist College a Private Educational Institute, is one of the colleges of The Metas Group of Institutions. The college was founded in the year 1998 and is situated in Surat, Gujarat. It is approved by AICTE, recognised by GNC & INC, accredited by NAAC with “B” grade, and affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. The college’s aim is to provide a platform to the students to show their talents and creativity.

Mission & Vision: To transform the lives of individuals by imparting quality and holistic education and for graduating responsible citizens who shall contribute in the development of the society.

The college offers UG and PG courses in the discipline of Commerce, Management, and Paramedical. The details about the same are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Situated in Surendra Nagar, Gujarat, Shree MP Shah Arts and Science College was established in the year 1956. It is accredited by NAAC and affiliated to Saurashtra University, Rajkot. As a Private Educational Institute, the college offers UG degrees in the faculty of Science and Arts.

Mission: To provide quality education to the students irrespective of their caste, creed, class, and gender by developing an intellectual learning environment for the development of the society and nation.

Vision: To offer equal and excellent academic opportunities as a leading college by imparting quality and meaningful education for developing responsible citizens with creative thinking, skills, ethics, and moral values.

The courses offered by the college are mentioned below:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)

K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (KRCE) is an Autonomous Institution, established in 2008 which is affiliated to Anna University, Chennai and is approved by AICTE. The college was established in 2008 and is accredited to NBA and NAAC “A” grade.

Vision: The vision of this college is to achieve a leading position among the technical institutions.

Mission: The mission of this college is to develop entrepreneurial skills among students and help them achieve professionalism with the use of cutting edge technologies and inculcating high ethical standards.

The departments at the college are:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning)
• Information Technology
• Computer Science and Business Systems
• Science & Humanities
• Master of Business Administration
• ME - Communication System
• ME - Computer Science and Engineering
• ME - Engineering Design
• ME - Power Systems Engineering

Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences was established in 1993. It provides higher education and emphasises on the mental, spiritual, and physical well being of the students. The University focuses on research and innovation and empowers the individuals to become global leaders. It is the first University exclusively for tribal students. In the year 2017, it was granted the status of Deemed to be University and is approved by UGC.

Vision: To be a premier institute of research, teaching, social entrepreneurship, and skill development for the individuals belonging to marginalised tribal communities and ensuring diversity and cultural heritage.

Mission: To empower, promote creativity, and strive for quality enhancement for promoting transparency, reliability, and credibility. Moreover, it is committed to celebrate and recognise the memories of tribal culture empowering the events, processes, and icons and pursuing academic excellence in the areas related to indigenous culture.

KISS provides Graduation and Post Graduation programs through its constituent units which are mentioned below:

• School of Comparative Indic Studies and Tribal Science
• School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science, and Technology
• School of Comparative Tribal Languages and Literatures
• School of Tribal Heritage and Tribal Indology
• School of Tribal Culture, Philosophy, and Eco-Spiritualism
• School of Tribal Resource Management
• School of Tribal Legal Studies and Tribal Rights

Laxman Devram Sonawane College of Arts & Commerce was started by The Kalyan Wholesale Merchant’s Education Society’s in the year 2002. The college is recognised by UGC, accredited by NAAC with “B” grade and affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai. The college is situated in Kalyan, Maharashtra to impart quality education and encourage self confidence of the students for their overall development.

Mission: To empower the young minds with skills and knowledge by providing quality education for strengthening them and make them capable of facing the global challenges as responsible citizens. 

Vision: To impart value based education through state of art infrastructure and modern amenities for the overall development of the students.

Students can obtain UG and PG programs in the area of Science, Arts, and Commerce. The college also offers some degrees in self-financing courses. The details are mentioned below:

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

Durga Mahavidyalaya was established in the year 1951. It is affiliated with Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur and is accredited by NAAC. It is known for offering academic excellence and a wide range of career development opportunities to the students.

Durga Mahavidyalaya offers several undergraduate, postgraduate and self financed courses to the students. Some of these courses are MA, M.Com, BA, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, DBMA, PGDCA and many more.

Thakur College of Science and Commerce (TCSC) is an autonomous college. Thakur Educational Trust established Thakur College of Science and Commerce in 1992. It offers UG (B.Com and B.Sc) and PG (M.Com and M.Sc) programs. UG and PG programs are approved by UGC and affiliated with University of Mumbai. Moreover, the College is accredited by NAAC with “A” Grade.