56 public universities in India in 2026
The public universities in India offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
56 public universities
India has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Guru Nanak Dev University
Public university in Amritsar founded in 1969, an educational and cultural pillar of Punjab.
Banaras Hindu University
Legendary public university in Varanasi founded in 1916, one of Asia's largest.
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Central research university in New Delhi, a world reference in social sciences and languages.
Aligarh Muslim University
Venerable central university founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, a pillar of Indian Muslim education.
Osmania University
Historic public university in Hyderabad (1918), the world's first to teach in an Indian language.
Punjabi University Patiala
Public university in Patiala, a hub of Punjabi language and culture since 1962.
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Major public university in Pune, one of India's oldest and largest (1949).
Delhi Technological University
Top public engineering university in New Delhi, heir to Delhi College (1941).