List of Colleges in India

The CT University (CTU), Ludhiana was started in 2016 under the aegis of the CT Educational Society. Located at Ludhiana, Punjab, the State Private University is approved by UGC & AICTE and recognised by BCI, PCI, Government of Punjab, and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The University offers more than 100 UG, PG, Ph.D, and Diploma courses at a reasonable fee structure. It runs around 8 Schools; some of these are School of Hotel Management, Airlines, and Tourism, School of Law, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the list goes on.

The CT University Ludhiana is known for offering a multi-disciplinary curriculum to the students that is student-centric, industry oriented, and focuses on enhancing the research abilities of the students.

Some of the prominent CT University rankings are given-below:

• Secured 3^rd position under the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) in 2021.
• Ranked amongst the Top 30 Universities in India for Leading Innovation Achievements in 2022 by the Government of India, Ministry of Education.
• 8^th (State Rank) among the top 173 Engineering Colleges in India.
• Obtained 20^th position in the top 40 Private Universities in India.

Vision: The CT University’s vision is to impart industry-based & quality education to the students belonging to all categories of society.

Mission: The mission of the CT University Ludhiana is to be known Globally for imparting experiential academic education to the students. It also aims to foster the students with wisdom, human values, and the necessary skills for their overall development.

Located at Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Thiagarajar College was established in 1949 under the aegis of the Kalaithanthai Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar Memorial Trust. It was later granted Autonomous status in 1987.

The College is affiliated with the Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Madurai and recognised by UGC and the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is also accredited by NAAC.

The College is popular for imparting student-centric education to the students. The Thiagarajar College Madurai owns around 14 academic departments; some of these are English, Economics, Business Administration, Chemistry, and the list goes on with several others.

Approximately 79 courses at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, Diploma, and Certificate levels are available at College. Admission to these courses is granted to the students at a budget-friendly fee structure.

In 2024, the National Institutional Rating Framework (NIRF) ranked the College at 15^th position in the ‘College’ category.

Vision: The Thiagarajar College envisions providing higher education to the students at affordable fees and also aims to serve the society.

Mission: The mission of the Thiagarajar College Madurai is to provide a gender-friendly academic environment to the students. Moreover, it aims to ensure that students are equipped with quality knowledge for the overall development.

The Atmiya University started operations in 2018 as a State Private University. Located at Rajkot, Gujarat, the University is approved by UGC & AICTE and recognised by PCI, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Ministry of Education (MoE), and the Gujarat Government.

The Atmiya University Rajkot offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma and Doctoral programs at a reasonable fee structure. It is known for its emphasis on the all-round development of the students, making them industry ready, and for offering a lively campus life.

It has around 7 faculties; some of these are the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business & Commerce, and so on.

In 2021, the University has been recognised on a band of ‘Promising’ under the ‘University & Deemed-to-be-University (Private / Self Financed) (Technical)’ category by the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievement (ARIIA).

Vision: The vision of Atmiya University is to develop creative thinking skills in the students and nurture them to become the leaders by facilitating quality learning.

Mission: The AU’s Rajkot mission is to provide a developmental learning experience to the students by facilitating them specialised knowledge. It also aims to collaborate with the industries and Institutions at the National & Global level in order to provide extensive career opportunities to the students.

Established in 1992, the VELS University or VELS Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies got the Deemed-to-be-University status in 2008. Located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the University was started under the aegis of Vaels Educational Trust.

The VELS University Chennai is approved by UGC & AICTE. It is recognised by PCI, BCI, INC, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Ministry of Education (MoE), National Medical Commission (NMC), Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MLIT), Director General of Shipping (DGS), and National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Moreover, VELS University Chennai is accredited by NAAC & NBA.

The VISTAS Chennai is popular for facilitating excellent placement opportunities to the students and for offering more than 100 UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D programs at reasonable fee structure. The University runs around 20 Schools; some of which are School of Computing Sciences, School of Hotel & Catering Management, School of Law, School of Engineering, and others.

Some of the popular VELS University Chennai rankings are mentioned-below:

• NIRF ranked the University in 2024 in various categories which are as follows:
  • On a band of 151-200 in the ‘Overall & ’ 101-150 in ‘Engineering’ & ‘University’.
  • 64^th rank in the ‘Pharmacy’.
• The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) awarded ‘A1’ Grade to the School of Maritime Studies in 2022.
• In 2021, ranked on a ‘Excellent Band’ by the ATAL Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA).

Vision: The VELS University Chennai envisions being known for its excellence by imparting quality education and training to the students in varied disciplines. It also aims to assist in the students’ holistic development for the advancement of the society.

Mission: The mission of the VISTAS Chennai is to impart effective knowledge to the students and foster innovative thinking in them. Moreover, it aims to instill values of ethics, professionalism, and social responsibility among the students.

The Sai Nath University, located at Ranchi, Jharkhand started operations in 2012. The State Private University is approved by UGC and AICTE.

The University is recognised by INC, PCI, BCI, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Jharkhand Nurses Registration Council (JNRC), and Jharkhand Government. It is also International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certified.

The Sai Nath University Ranchi owns around 9 departments wherein various programs are offered to the students at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate level at reasonable fee structure. The University is known for offering quality education & facilitating excellent placement opportunities to the students.

Vision: The SNU Ranchi’s vision is to be recognised as a leader among self-finance research Universities by offering academic and cultural amenities to the students in the fields of higher education, research, healthcare, public service and more.

Mission: The mission of the Sai Nath University is to serve society and transform students’ lives by educating them and fostering critical thinking, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills in them.

Established in 1998 as Dehradun Institute of Technology, the DIT University was later granted the State Private University status in 2013. Located at Dehradun, Uttarakhand, the University is approved by UGC.

It is recognised by PCI, INC, AIU, Council of Architecture (COA), Nepal Engineering Council (NEC) & Indian Association of Universities (IAU) and accredited by NAAC. The DIT Dehradun is also International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certified.

The University is known for its emphasis on attaining excellence in academics & research. The DIT University course admissions are offered at an affordable fee structure for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctoral levels programs.

It has around 9 Schools & Colleges; few of them are School of Design, College of Nursing, School of Engineering & Technology and College of Healthcare Professions.

The DIT University rankings are given-below:

• In 2024, DIT Dehradun was secured at 81^st rank in the ‘Pharmacy’ category and secured position on a rank band of 201-300 in the ‘Engineering Category’ by NIRF.
• Ranked on a band of 1001-2000 under Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025.
• Secured 23^rd position in the ‘Top 160 Private Engineering Institutes’ and 14^th rank in the ‘Top 30 Private Architecture Institutes’ category under Outlook-ICARE Ranking
• Received ARIIA Ranking in 2021 on a band ‘Performer’ under the ‘University (Private / Self-Financed) (Technical)’ category.

Vision: The vision of the DIT University Dehradun is to become a World-class professional educational Institution for imparting high quality education to the students. It also aims to foster the students with human values, responsibility & leadership skills.

Mission: The DIT Dehradun’s mission is to provide value-based knowledge, prioritise the students’ development, and to nurture them with creative ability, and research skills.

Established in 2009, Silver Oak University was later granted the status of State Private University in 2019. The University is located at Ahmedabad, Gujarat and is approved by UGC & AICTE.

The SOU Ahmedabad is recognised by PCI, BCI, INC, Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC), Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy (GSCPT), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The University is accredited by NBA & National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) and is also International Organization for Standardisation (ISO) certified.

The University owns around 14+ Colleges / Schools / Centres; some of these are Silver Oak College of Engineering & Technology, Silver Oak Law College, Silver Oak College of Nursing, and Silver Oak Institute of Management.

The Silver Oak University Ahmedabad is known for its innovative pedagogy and preparing the students for the placement opportunities. It offers various UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctorate programs at a cost-effective fee structure.

Below-listed are some of the Silver Oak University Rankings:

• Ranked at 7^th position among the Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India by The Times of India.
• Secured 12^th position among the Colleges of the West Zone by THE WEEK.
• The Gujarat State Institutional Ratings Framework (GSIRF) ranked the Aditya Silver Oak of Technology as a 3-Star Institution with a rating of 2.9/5 in the ‘Engineering’ category in June 2021.

Vision: The vision of SOU Ahmedabad is to become a top-tier Institution for imparting quality education and innovative research to the students for the development of the society and nation.

Mission: The Silver Oak University Ahmedabad has a mission of providing quality knowledge to the students and to equip them with the relevant skills for developing them as a competent and responsible citizen who can create a positive impact on the Nation.

Located at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, Shri Davara University started operations in 2023. The State Private University Chhattisgarh is approved by UGC and recognised by Chhattisgarh Private Universities Regulatory Commission (CGPURC) & Department of Higher Education. The SDU Raipur is also International Organisation for Standarisation (ISO) certified.

The Shri Davara University Raipur is known for offering a diverse range of more than 30 programs at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctoral level at an affordable fee structure. There are 10+ faculties in the University; some of which are Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Science & Technology, Faculty of Commerce & Management, and the list goes on.

Vision: The Shri Davara University Raipur envisions becoming one of the top educational Institutes. by attaining excellence in pedagogy, research, and entrepreneurship that will have a positive impact on the community.

Mission: The mission of the SDU Raipur is to transform the learning system by providing practical learning to the students while focusing on fostering their critical thinking and leadership skills. It also aims to nurture students as competent professionals to contribute to the advancement of society.

Located at Bellary, Karnataka, the Kishkinda University was established in 2023 under the aegis of Tungabhadra Education Health & Rural Development (TEHRD) Trust. This State Private University is approved by UGC and recognised by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) & Karnataka State Government.

The University is popular for its commitment towards achieving excellence in academics and providing an intellectual campus life to the students.

There are around 3 faculties at the Kishkinda University Bellary namely, Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Commerce & Management, and Faculty of Sciences. The KU Bellary offers UG, PG, and Ph.D programs in multiple specialisations at a cost-effective fee structure.

Vision: The Kishkinda University’s vision is to prepare competent professionals of global standards who are fostered with ethical values and have intellectual minds.

Mission: The mission of KU Bellary is to develop the skills and moral values of the students. It aims to prepare leaders of the future who will contribute towards the sustainability & betterment of the world.

Established in 2012, Adesh University is located at Bathinda, Punjab. The University is approved by UGC and recognised by PCI, INC, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Medical Commission (NMC), Department of Medical Education & Research, and Punjab Medical Council (PMC).

The Adesh University Bathinda is popular for offering comprehensive Medical and Health Sciences programs along with various other UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate level courses in different disciplines. All the courses at the University are available at an affordable fee structure.

The University has approximately 10 Departments / Colleges / Institutes such as Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, College of Nursing AIMSR, and many others.

Vision & Mission: The Adesh University Bathinda aims to be a centre of academic excellence by facilitating education in the Medical and Technical field among the students so that they can contribute to the development of rural areas.

Madhyanchal Professional University started its operation in 2018 under the aegis of Vanshpati Smriti Shiksha Samiti (VSSS), Bhopal. Located at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the University is approved by UGC & AICTE and is recognised by PCI, INC, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

At MPU Bhopal, students can pursue a number of courses at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctorate level at economical fee structure. The University is famous for offering quality education and its emphasis on facilitating excellent training & placement opportunities to the students.

The Madhyanchal Professional University has around 8 academic departments; some of these are Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Management & Commerce, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Nursing.

Vision: The vision of MPU Bhopal is to become a well-known University by facilitating intellectual learning experience to the students in Science, Technology, Pharmacy, and many other disciplines so that they can contribute to the betterment of the society.

Mission: The Madhyanchal Professional University Bhopal has a mission to be a pioneering educational Institution known for developing skilled individuals through quality education and research.

The ASBM University was formerly established as Asian School of Business Management (ASBM) in 2006. Located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the ASBM University has received the status of Private University in 2019.

The ASBM University is approved by UGC & AICTE and is recognised by BCI, Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) USA, and Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia (AMDISA), Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS), and South Asian Quality Systems (SAQS). It is also accredited by the NBA.

The University offers 25+ programs at an affordable fee structure at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D levels. The ASBM University Bhubaneswar is famous for emphasising on providing industry-focused academic curriculum to the students.

The ASBM University has around 5 schools including ASBM School of Business, ASBM School of Law, ASBM School of Liberal Arts, and so on.

Vision: The ASMB University’s vision is to create benchmarks for providing value-based education to the students and foster leadership qualities in them.

Mission: The mission of the ASBM University Bhubaneswar is to nurture the students with knowledge, positive mindset, and a global perspective in order to make them the leaders of the new generation.

The Jeppiaar University was established in 2022 under the aegis of Jeppiaar Educational Trust. It is a State Private University and is located at Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Jeppiaar University Chennai is approved by UGC and recognised by Higher Education Department, Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

The Jeppiaar University (JU), Chennai offers Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, and Doctorate programs at an affordable fee structure. The University is well-known for its commitment towards offering quality education for the holistic development of the students.

Jeppiaar University has 3 schools which are School of Engineering & Technology, School of Arts, Humanities, and Management & School of Science and Allied Health Sciences.

Vision: The vision of the JU Chennai is to be a pioneering University by attaining excellence in imparting quality professional education. It also aims to create an intellectual learning environment for developing efficient individuals who can contribute to the betterment of the society.

Mission: The Jeppiaar University Chennai has a mission to facilitate quality education for empowering students with human values & cognitive skills for their holistic development.

The Vidhyadeep University (VIDUNI), located in Surat, Gujarat was established in 2022. The State Private University is approved by UGC & AICTE. It is recognised by INC, BCI, PCI, AIU, Gujarat Nursing Council, and National Commission for Homeopathy (NCH).

The University is known for offering 60+ multidisciplinary programs at the UG, PG, Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma & Ph.D level. These academic courses are offered to the students at economical fees.

The Vidhyadeep University runs around 15 Institutes; these are Vidhyadeep Institute of Nursing, Vidhyadeep Institute of Pharmacy, Vidhyadeep Institute of Law, and many more.

Vision: The Vidhyadeep University envisions becoming a premier educational platform by fostering distinction in academics combined with research and consistent development.

Mission: The mission of VIDUNI is to provide a conducive learning atmosphere to the students & prepare them to outshine in the dynamic global arena. It also aims to develop the students in a culture of excellence & ethics.

Established in 1868, The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore received the status of State University in 1971. Located at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, TNAU is approved by UGC and recognised by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

The TNAU Coimbatore a State Agricultural University (SAU) is popular for imparting quality education at Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctorate level in different specialisations.

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore has around 19 constituent units; some of these are Agricultural College and Research Institute, School of Postgraduate Studies, Horticultural College and Research Institute, and Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute.

The rankings of TamilNadu Agriculture University are mentioned-below:

• Obtained 6^th rank in ‘Agricultural and Allied Sectors’, 49^th rank in ‘State Public University’, and 89^th position in ‘Universities’ category under NIRF rankings 2024.
• Secured 65^th rank within the Southern Asia region under QS Asia University Rankings 2023.
• Secured rank on a band of 351-400 in QS World University Ranking by Subject (Agriculture & Forestry) 2021.
• Ranked on a band of 6-25 amongst State Agricultural Universities under Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020.

Vision: The vision of the TNAU Coimbatore is to impart quality education and research for promoting science based agriculture & allied processes to the individuals so that they can compete efficiently at National & International level.

Mission: The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore has a mission to facilitate value-based agricultural education through advanced technology to the students in order to improve the living standards of farmers.

Auro University started operations in 2011 and it was formerly known as Auro University of Hospitality & Management. The State Private University is located in Surat, Gujarat. It is approved by UGC and recognised by BCI & the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The Auro University is popular for its varied range of courses and attention on the all-round development of the students through industrial exposure. Auro University Surat Course Admission is offered to the students at the UG, PG, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, PG Diploma, and Ph.D levels.

The Auro University Surat owns around 7 Schools; these are School of Business, School of Information Technology, School of Law, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, and so on.

Vision: The Auro University’s vision is to become a leading University for imparting integral & transformational learning to develop the future leaders.

Mission: The mission of the Auro University is to provide value-based education to the students and assist in their individual growth for contributing to the development of the society.

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Pratap University was established in 2011. The State Private University is approved by UGC and recognised by PCI, NCTE, and Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The Pratap University Jaipur is famous for its academic curriculum of the Engineering & Management programs, and for its emphasis on the development of practical efficiency. The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral programs to the students.

There are 7+ departments owned by the Pratap University, offering 50+ courses in the Engineering, Management Studies, Basic Sciences & Humanities, Pharmacy, and other disciplines.

Vision: The Pratap University envisions spreading social awareness, providing quality education to the students, and setting new standards in the academic field.

Mission: The mission of Pratap University is to create & develop application based curriculum to impart effective knowledge to the students. It aims to nurture the young professionals with commitment to excel in their future.

Nirma University, located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat started operations in 2003 as a State Private University. It is approved by UGC. The Nirma University Ahmedabad is recognised by BCI, PCI, COA, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), South Asian Quality System (SAQS), and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). It is accredited by NAAC & NBA.

The Nirma University Ahmedabad admissions are offered in multiple UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D level programs. There are around 8 Institutes owned by the University including Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Law, and so on.

The notable Nirma University Rankings are listed below:

• In 2024, NIRF ranked NU Ahmedabad in different categories which are as follows:
  • 19^th in ‘Architecture & Planning’.
  • 37^th position in ‘Pharmacy’.
  • 55^th position in ‘Management’.
  • On a band of 101-150 in ‘Universities’ and ‘Engineering’, respectively.
• The Government of Gujarat granted a 5+ star status to the University with an overall CGPA of 4.68 in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2024.
• Secured 24^th position in the ‘India Private University’ category by the Education World 2024-25.
• Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 placed the University in 6^th position in the list of ‘Top Private Universities in India (Overall)’ in 2025.

Vision: The vision of the University is to create a way for a better future for the community by preparing competent and socially rational individuals.

Mission: The University’s mission is to focus on the holistic growth of the students, identify their potential, and develop skilled and resourceful citizens who will support the development of the country.

The SAGE University or the Sanjeev Agrawal Global Educational University was established in 2020. The State Private University, located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is managed by the Shri Agrawal Educational Public Trust. It is approved by UGC & AICTE and recognised by INC, PCI, BCI, and Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

The SAGE University Bhopal (SUB) is popular for its world-class facilities, multi-disciplinary courses, and industry-oriented curriculum. It runs around 14 Schools / Colleges that offer 75+ programs at the UG, PG, Diploma, and Ph.D levels to the students.

Vision: The SAGE University envisions achieving global recognition by imparting value-based holistic education & research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Mission: The mission of the University is to provide a research-oriented environment to the students for addressing the National & Worldwide issues. It aims to provide holistic learning to the students & foster creative skills in them.

The Presidency University was earlier established in 1817 as ‘Hindoo College’ and later renamed to ‘Presidency College of Bengal’ in 1855. Later on, it started operations as a University in 2010. The State Public University located in Kolkata, West Bengal is approved by UGC and accredited by NAAC.

The Presidency University is known for being one of the first Western-type higher education institutions in Asia, high quality education & its notable alumni. The University has around 16+ Departments such as English, Mathematics, Political Science, Life Sciences, and so on. Eligible students can take admission in the courses offered at UG, PG, and Doctoral Levels.

The Presidency University Kolkata ranking by NIRF is on a band of 151-200 in the ‘Overall’ category in 2024.

Vision: The Presidency University envisions becoming a centre of excellence & holistic education, and impart a balanced knowledge, research & innovation. It aims to create awareness among the students for being ethically responsible and nurture their intellectual minds to contribute to the growth of the society.

Mission: The mission of the Presidency University is to create advanced educational domains through interdisciplinary methods & analysis. It also desires to collaborate with the academic Institutes worldwide to facilitate International exposure to the students.

The Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU), located in Surat, Gujarat was established in 1965. The State Public University is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is recognised by BCI, NCTE, Council of Architecture (COA), and accredited by NAAC. The University is ISO Certified.

The VNSGU Surat offers a diverse range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctoral programs and is known for its academics and excellence in research & development. There are around 27 departments / faculties under the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University; these include Faculty of Science, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies, and many more.

Vision: The vision of the VNSGU is to become an eminent Institute in the segment of higher & technical education. It aims to fulfil the educational necessity of the region and the world.

Mission: The VNSGU’s mission is to offer a comprehensive curriculum combined with an exposure to the co-curricular & extra-curricular activities to the students. The University desires to indulge in the research projects as well for the betterment of the society.

St Joseph’s College Devagiri started operations in 1956. The Autonomous College is located at Devagiri, Kerala and affiliated to the University of Calicut. The St Joseph College Devagiri is recognised by UGC and accredited by NAAC.

There are around 17+ departments in the College; some of these are the Department of English, Department of Commerce, and Department of Mathematics. The SJC Calicut offers UG, PG, Certificate, and Doctorate programs in multiple specialisations.

The St Josephs College Devagiri Calicut is popular for providing a conducive environment to the students and maintaining a balance between academic curriculum and the extra-curricular activities.

The Devagiri College Calicut was ranked at 61^st position in the ‘College’ category by the NIRF 2024. It also obtained 4^th position in the ‘College’ category by the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework.

Vision: The vision of Devagiri College is to develop leaders for the future who are nurtured with spiritual and morally just values to aid in uplifting the society with peace and love.

Mission: The Devagiri College’s mission is to instill qualities of leadership and responsibility in students to transform the nation for a better tomorrow which is free from injustice.

The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University (DSU), located in Tiruchirappali, Tamil Nadu started operations in 2021. The State Private University is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is recognised by INC, BCI, NMC (MCI), PCI, and Council of Architecture (COA). The University is accredited by NABH.

The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Trichy is known for offering higher education with a multi-disciplinary approach. It offers various UG, PG, Ph.D and Diploma programs majorly in Paramedical, Medicine, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering & Technology.

The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Tiruchirappalli has around about 10 constituent units; some of these are School of Engineering & Technology, School of Medical College & Hospital, School of Architecture, School of Nursing, and more.

The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University Ranking was 1501+ in the ‘Impact Rankings’ category by the Times Higher Education Ranking 2024.

Vision: The Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University’s vision is to be known globally as an educational institute & centre of excellence for its teaching & research.

Mission: The mission of the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University is to provide an effective curriculum of global standards to the students and foster creative thinking, ethics, and societal awareness among them. It aims to focus on imparting quality education & research to the students and groom them professionally for their better future.

The Saveetha University (also known as Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences - SIMATS) was established in 2005. The Deemed to be University is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

SIMATS Chennai is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is recognised by INC, BCI, PCI, NMC, COA, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET). It is accredited by NAAC, NBA, and NABH. Saveetha University / SIMATS Chennai is also ISO certified.

The Saveetha University offers a variety of Bachelors, Masters, Certificate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Doctoral programs in multiple streams. It is popular for its education especially in the fields of Engineering, Dental, and Medical fields. The SIMATS has around 14 constituent units, some of these are Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS Engineering, Saveetha School of Nursing, and so on.

Few of the notable Saveetha University Rankings are mentioned below:

• In 2024, the University was ranked by NIRF at 11^th position in the ‘Universities’ category and it has achieved 20^th rank in the ‘Research Institutions’ category. It has also secured 22^nd position in the ‘Overall’ category.
• The QS World Rankings 2025 ranked the SIMATS Chennai at 57^th position in the ‘Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia’ category, and on a band of 951-1000 in the ‘QS World University Rankings’ category.
• The Saveetha Deemed to be University has been ranked on band ‘A’ among the top 25 self-financing Universities by ARIIA.
• The University was placed at 102^nd position in the ‘Interdisciplinary Science Rankings’ category by the Times Higher Education (THE) in 2025.

Vision: The SIMATS Deemed University envisions being recognised for its top-tier education and contribution towards professional learning and scientific research.

Mission: The mission of the SIMATS University Chennai is to encourage educational excellence among students and expand their learning horizons. It aims to guide the students to become self disciplined & exemplary individuals and to inculcate the values of professionalism & social ethics in them.

The Fergusson College was established in 1885 under the aegis of the Deccan Education Society (DES). The Autonomous College is located in Pune, Maharashtra & is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune. The FC College Pune is recognised by UGC & accredited by NAAC.

The Fergusson College Pune has approximately 31 departments that offer programs at the Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, Diploma, and Certification levels. It is popular for its comprehensive academic curriculum and for producing leaders in the fields of Literature, Art, Sports, Politics, etc.

The FC College Pune was ranked at 45^th position in the ‘Colleges’ category by NIRF Ranking 2024.

Vision: The Fergusson College’s vision is to follow the ideas of the founders of providing quality education to the students. It aims to expand its academic horizons and take it on the Global level.

Mission: The Fergusson College’s mission is to nurture the students with wisdom & skills for their holistic development.

Alliance University (AU), located in Bangalore, Karnataka was established in 2010. The State Private University is approved by AICTE & UGC. It is recognised by BCI, AIU, International Accreditation Council for Business Education (ICBAE), USA and The Association of Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB), USA. The University is accredited by NAAC.

The Alliance University Bangalore is popular for its Global level education and campus life. It offers admission to the students in different streams of the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, PG Diploma, and Ph.D programs.

The AU Bangalore runs around 15+ Schools; some of which are Alliance School of Business, Alliance School of Applied Engineering, Alliance School of Law, etc.

Some notable Alliance University Bangalore Rankings are mentioned below:

• 18^th in the ‘Law’ category, and 71^st position in the ‘Management’ category by NIRF Ranking 2024.
• In 2024, QS World University Rankings ranked AU Bangalore at 238^th position in the ‘Southern Asia’ category. AU Bangalore has also been ranked between 751-800^th in the ‘Asia’ category.
• In 2025, Times B School ranked the University at 2^nd position among Top 36 Private Universities and 3^rd among the Top 20 B Schools of South India. Moreover, AU Bangalore has secured 5^th position among the Top 50 Institutions for Placement and 10^th among the Top 100 B-Schools in India.
• According to the Times All India Engineering Institutes Ranking Survey 2024 by The Times of India, Alliance University ranked at 6^th position in Research Capability among Top 30 Institutes, and 10^th position among the Top 125 Private Engineering Institutes.
• Ranked at 1^st position in the National Sustainability Impact Institution's Ranking (NSIIR) by AIC-RAISE of the Atal Innovation Mission in 2024.

Vision: The Alliance University Bangalore has a vision of becoming a top-tier University. It aims to foster the talent of students by means of learning and research and contribute towards making an equitable society.

Mission: The Alliance University’s mission is to prepare curious learners by providing an ethical and research-focused environment. It also aims to provide a competitive & progressive learning environment to the students so that they can work jointly at the global level.

The ICFAI (The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India) University was established in 2003 and is located at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

The ICFAI University Dehradun (IUD) is approved by UGC & AICTE and recognised by BCI, PCI, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), Distance Education Council (DEC), and State Government of Uttarakhand. The University is accredited by NAAC.

At the ICFAI Dehradun, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate programs are offered in various specialisations. The University is famous for its commitment towards facilitating quality education, practical learning experience, and excellent academic life to the students.

The ICFAI University has around 5 schools / departments such as ICFAI Business School, ICFAI Tech School, ICFAI Law School, ICFAI Education School, and ICFAI School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

There are a number of ICFAI University Dehradun rankings; some of these are as follows:

• Obtained 1^st rank under the ‘Top General (Private) Universities’ category in Uttarakhand by the India Today Rankings 2024.
• Awarded 1^st rank in Uttarakhand under ‘Top Private Universities’ category by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) Ranking 2024.
• Ranked on a ‘Diamond’ band under the ‘Institution of Prominence’ category in Outcome Based Education (OBE) Rankings 2024.
• Secured 32^nd & 10^th rank among the ‘Top 50 Business Schools under University Program’ category across India and North Region, respectively.
• Ranked 10^th & 2^nd by IIRF 2024 under ‘Top 50 Law Colleges (Private) across India’ category across India and North India Region, respectively.

Vision: The IFCAI University Dehradun has a vision to attain excellence in facilitating domain knowledge, professional skills, and positive attitude among students for their holistic development.

Mission: The mission of the IFCAI Dehradun is to impart world-class education with the help of advanced technology and create an intellectual learning environment for developing students with professional & life skills.

Kurukshetra University (KUK) started operations in 1956 as a Sanskrit University. It is a State University located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The foundation stone of the KUK Kurukshetra was laid by the first President of India, late Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Kurukshetra University is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is recognised by the Ministry of Education (erstwhile MHRD), BCI, PCI, NCTE, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The University is also accredited by NAAC.

KUK University is popular for facilitating standard academic and research facilities to the students. The University has around 10 faculties with about 49 departments; some of these are Faculty of Arts & Languages, Faculty of Commerce & Management, Faculty of Law, and many more. It offers UG, PG, Integrated, Doctoral, and Diploma, Advanced Diploma, PG Diploma & Certificate courses to the students in varied specialisations.  

Around 182 International students from 30 different countries are enrolled in the Kurukshetra University Haryana. Moreover, the current Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Nayab Singh Saini is a notable visitor to the campus.

Some of the prominent Kurukshetra University Rankings are mentioned in the points given below:

• Ranked at a band of 101-150 in the ‘Universities’ Category and 41^st position in the ‘State Public University’ Category by NIRF in 2024.
• The University has been ranked at 263^rd position in the ‘Asian University Rankings – Southern Asia’ by the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Vision: The Kurukshetra University’s vision is to be acknowledged worldwide as an esteemed centre of excellence.

Mission: The mission of KUK University Haryana is to nurture scholars & professionals who are inculcated with moral values and are committed to extend the limits of knowledge for the society’s development.

St. Joseph's University was formerly known as St. Joseph's College which was established in 1882. SJU Bangalore is located at Bangalore, Karnataka and got the status of University in 2022.

The St. Joseph's University Bangalore is approved by UGC and recognised by Institution’s Innovation Cell (IIC), and Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the honourable President of India, inaugurated the University and is the notable visitor of the SJU Bangalore.

At the University, a number of courses are offered at UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate level. St. Joseph’s University is famous for facilitating value-based education, research programs, and excellent infrastructure.

Various schools of the SJU Bangalore include School of Business, School of Chemical Sciences, School of Social Work, School of Information Technology, and the list continues with many others.

Vision: The vision of St. Joseph's University Bangalore is to impart holistic education for graduating efficient individuals who can develop a secular and democratic society.

Mission: The SJU Bangalore has a mission to attain academic excellence and create a learning environment for fostering personal integrity, social commitment, creativity & innovation among the students.

Established in 2015, GLS University was started under the aegis of Gujarat Law Society (GLS). The GLS University is also known as Gujarat Law Society University which is located at Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The GLS University Ahmedabad is approved by UGC and recognised by BCI, Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and The Gujarat Government Gazette. It is also accredited by NAAC.

The Gujarat University Ahmedabad is famous for offering a number of UG, PG, Diploma, and Doctorate level programs. It is also known for its commitment towards facilitating an ideal learning environment and preparing students according to the industry requirements.

Various academic departments / faculties are available at the University such as Faculty of Management, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business Administration, and many others.

The GLS University has received 153^rd All India Rank (AIR) and 17^th rank in Gujarat among the ‘Top Private Universities in India (Overall)’ under IIRF Ranking 2024.

Vision: The Gujarat Law Society (GLS) University has a vision to impart world-class education and foster innovation & creativity among students for developing them with leadership traits.

Mission: The mission of the GLS University Ahmedabad is to facilitate quality-based education & training and emphasise on the skill development of the students so that they can cater to the ever-changing needs of the Nation.