How many universities are listed in West Bengal on AskEducation?

AskEducation lists 9 universities in West Bengal. Filter by state, NAAC grade, UGC/AICTE approval, or ownership type to find the right match.

What is the difference between a deemed university and a central university in India?

Central universities are established by an Act of Parliament and funded by the UGC. Deemed universities are high-repute institutions granted university status under Section 3 of the UGC Act. Use the Type filter on AskEducation to browse each category.

Which universities in India have the highest NIRF ranking?

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How can I compare two universities on AskEducation?

Visit askeducation.in/compare and select any two universities by name. The comparison covers courses, NAAC grade, approvals, fees, and location side by side.

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All States Uttar Pradesh 116 Gujarat 109 Karnataka 95 Madhya Pradesh 94 Maharashtra 94 Rajasthan 94 Tamil Nadu 69 West Bengal 61

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Visva Bharati Santiniketan

Santiniketan, West Bengal

Central University NIRF 151 Live

Courses149

Visible149

Established1921

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Vidyasagar University, Midnapore

Medinipur, West Bengal

State University NAAC B++ NIRF 151 Live

Courses1009

Visible1009

Established1981

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University of North Bengal, Siliguri

Darjeeling, West Bengal

State University NAAC B++ Live

Courses634

Visible634

Established1962

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University of Kalyani, Kalyani

Kalyani, West Bengal

State University Live

Courses716

Visible716

Established1960

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University of Calcutta, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University NAAC A NIRF 47th Live

Courses2176

Visible2176

Established1857

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University of Burdwan, Bardhaman

Burdwan, West Bengal

State University NIRF 151 Live

Courses1085

Visible1085

Established1960

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Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University NAAC A Live

Courses122

Visible122

Established1962

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Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University NIRF 18th Live

Courses158

Visible158

Established1955

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Aliah University, Kolkata

Kolkata, West Bengal

State University Live

Courses97

Visible97

Established2008

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