How many universities are listed in India on AskEducation?

AskEducation lists 357 universities in India. 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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Alliance University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka

Private University NIRF 151 Live

Courses108

Visible108

Established2010

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Institute of National Importance NIRF 78th Live

Courses156

Visible156

Established2012

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur

Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Institute of National Importance NIRF 101 Live

Courses44

Visible44

Established2012

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna

Patna, Bihar

Institute of National Importance NIRF 101 Live

Courses39

Visible39

Established2012

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi

New Delhi, Delhi

Institute of National Importance NIRF 8th Live

Courses127

Visible127

Established1956

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

Institute of National Importance NIRF 101 Live

Courses64

Visible64

Established2012

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Institute of National Importance NIRF 100th Live

Courses58

Visible58

Established2012

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Institute of National Importance NIRF 101 Live

Courses45

Visible45

Established2012

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Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu

State University NAAC A++ NIRF 73rd Live

Courses738

Visible738

Established1985

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Aditya University, Surampalem

Surampalem, Andhra Pradesh

Private University NAAC A++ NIRF 151 Live

Courses26

Visible26

Established2001

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Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

State University NIRF 151 Live

Courses91

Visible91

Established1964

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Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad

Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh

State University NAAC A++ NIRF 151 Live

Courses103

Visible103

Established1975

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Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

State University NAAC A+ NIRF 101 Live

Courses398

Visible398

Established1976

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Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh

Central University NAAC A+ NIRF 19th Live

Courses373

Visible373

Established1920

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal

Private University NIRF 6th Live

Courses465

Visible465

Established1951

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