Which university or college to choose, how to apply for it, and what courses are available are common questions that come to mind when considering admission. India is home to numerous universities and colleges, serving as a second home for students who spend 3 to 5 years learning and creating memories. This aglasem.com page provides admission details for universities and colleges in India.
Universities in India
Following is the state wise list of Universities in India.
- Universities in Andhra Pradesh
- Universities in Arunachal Pradesh
- Universities in Assam
- Universities in Bihar
- Universities in Chandigarh
- Universities in Chhattisgarh
- Universities in Delhi
- Universities in Goa
- Universities in Gujarat
- Universities in Haryana
- Universities in Himachal Pradesh
- Universities in Jammu and Kashmir
- Universities in Jharkhand
- Universities in Karnataka
- Universities in Kerala
- Universities in Madhya Pradesh
- Universities in Maharashtra
- Universities in Manipur
- Universities in Meghalaya
- Universities in Mizoram
- Universities in Nagaland
- Universities in Orissa
- Universities in Pondicherry
- Universities in Punjab
- Universities in Rajasthan
- Universities in Sikkim
- Universities in Telangana
- Universities in Tamil Nadu
- Universities in Tripura
- Universities in Uttar Pradesh
- Universities in Uttarakhand
- Universities in West Bengal
From the northern region, Uttar Pradesh boasts several prominent universities such as the University of Lucknow and Aligarh Muslim University. Moving westward, Rajasthan is home to the esteemed University of Rajasthan and Rajasthan Technical University. In the southern region, the University of Madras and Anna University stand out in Tamil Nadu. Karnataka hosts the prestigious Bangalore University and Visvesvaraya Technological University. Maharashtra accommodates the renowned University of Mumbai and Savitribai Phule Pune University. From the eastern part of the country, West Bengal is proud to have the University of Calcutta and Jadavpur University. These are just a few examples of the diverse and esteemed universities spread across the various states of India.
Colleges in India
Following is the list of Colleges in India.
- Engineering Colleges in India
- Medical Colleges in India
- Dental Colleges in India
- Law Colleges in India
- MBA Colleges in India
Top Colleges in India
Following is the list of Top Colleges in India.
- Top Engineering Colleges in India
- Top Medical Colleges in India
- Top Dental Colleges in India
- Top Law Colleges in India
- Top MBA Colleges in India
NIRF Rankings
Total number. of UGC approved universities in India as on 04.03.2022.
| Universities | Total No. |
| State Universities | 444 |
| Deemed to be Universities | 126 |
| Central Universities | 54 |
| Private Universities | 403 |
| Total | 1027 |
| Universities under 12(B) | Total No. |
| State Universities | 264 |
| Deemed to be Universities | 49 |
| Central Universities | 54 |
| Private Universities | 24 |
| Total | 391 |
Important Institutes Admission
- IIMs Admission (Management)
- IIITs Admission (Engineering & Management)
- NITs Admission (Engineering, Architecture & Management)
- NLUs Admission (Law)
- Central Universities Admission
UGC Lists
- List of Central Universities allowed to offer Distance Education
- List of Universities in India (State Wise)
Difference Between University and College
Before proceeding with admission in Universities and Colleges it is crucial to know the difference between the two. Many might think that both Universities and Colleges are the same but sometimes the students get confused and are not able to differentiate between the two. Let us see the difference between them.
College: It is a smaller institution as compared to a university that offers only some courses or programmes. The college is, however, is a part of the university only but does not offer a wide variety of programmes to students.
University: A university offers a wide variety of courses and programmes under one roof. There might be colleges affiliated to it. It offers undergraduate programmes, post – graduate programmes, diploma programmes, doctoral programmes at one place.
Let us explain this statement with an example; SRCC is a college affiliated to Delhi University. It offers only undergradute courses and that too in commerce field namely B.Com Hons, B.A. Economics Hons. Delhi University is the main organising body of all the colleges affiliated and it has numerous colleges under its umbrella. Hence, it must be noted that colleges and universities not just vary in size but according to the number of courses offered by them.
Type of Universities
The higher education system in our country includes both private and public universities. Universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). As per UGC, there are 404 state universities, 126 deemed-to-be-universities, 50 Central Univeristies and 350 private univeristies. Before applying for any university, students must get familiar with different types of Universities. Check out the list of different universities below.
Deemed-to-be-Universities (AICTE Approved):
Institutions that are called deemed-to-be-university enjoys the status of university only. As per the definition of MHRD, it is an institution of higher education that works at a higher standard in a specific area of study.
Central Universities
Central universities are established by act of Parliament. They are recognized by University Grants Commission according to the Act of 1956. Some of the central universities are Delhi University, Assam Universities, Aligarh Muslim University, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
State Universities
These universities are run by the state government of every state. State Universities derive most of their power from UGC. For example – University of Madras
Private Universities
Private universities are not owned by the government. Most of the private universities are non – profit organizations.
Autonomous Colleges
These colleges are generally associated with universities or colleges. They have their own rules and regulations.
Institutions of National Importance
This is a status set by the Parliament of India. An institute of national importance is that which serves an important role in developing skilled personnel in a particular state / country. The institutes receive special recognition from Government of India.
Modes of Admission In University
Mode of admission and entry tests vary extensively across state and Universities/Institutions. The admission process varies from university to university. There are various ways of evaluating student’s performance and granting admissions based on scores obtained in the entry exams of universities. The following are the different modes of admission.
- Based on the performance of candidates in HIgher senior secondary examination.
- Based on the scores of qualifying State / National / University level examinations and scores
- Group Discussions and Interviews
Top 10 Universities in India
The list of best universities is prepared based on various parameters such as teaching, quality of education, resources, research activities, facilities, placement records, etc. To know about the best universities in India According to the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Ranking, the following are the top 10 universities in India.
- Indian Institute of Science
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Banaras Hindu University
- University of Hyderabad
- Calcutta University
- Jadavpur University
- Anna University
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Savitribai Phule Pune University
Top Engineering Colleges in India
Some of the top engineering colleges in India are.
- IIT Madras
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Kharagpur
- Anna University
- Jadavpur University
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- Birla Institute of Technology
- Aligarh Muslim University
Top Medical Colleges in India
- AIIMS
- Christian Medical Colleges
- Banaras Hindu University
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Kasturba Medical College
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
Top Management Colleges in India
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Calcutta
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Madras
- Symbiosis Institute of Business Management
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
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