How many universities are listed in Chennai on AskEducation?

AskEducation lists 30 universities in Chennai. 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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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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NMV University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University Live

Courses11

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Established2022

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Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Deemed University NAAC A+ NIRF 151 Live

Courses60

Visible60

Established2004

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Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Central University Live

Courses4

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Established1936

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Jeppiaar University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University Live

Courses46

Visible46

Established2022

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Indian Maritime University, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Central University Live

Courses43

Visible43

Established2008

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University NIRF 1st Live

Courses338

Visible338

Established1959

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Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University NIRF 151 Live

Courses12

Visible12

Established2007

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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Deemed University NIRF 151 Live

Courses136

Visible136

Established1985

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Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Deemed University NAAC A+ NIRF 151 Live

Courses230

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Established1988

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Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University Live

Courses13

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Established1918

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BS Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private University NAAC A+ NIRF 151 Live

Courses112

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Established2008

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Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Deemed University NAAC A NIRF 90th Live

Courses207

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Established1984

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