India — university guide
The 100 universities in India in 2026
An informative guide to the 100 higher education institutions in India: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
56
Public
44
Private
#325
Best ranking
Indian Institute of Science
1,628 INR
Min bachelor fee
65
Programs
Bachelor fee range in India
Based on the 36 universities in India that published their fees.
Min1,628 INRMax500,000 INR
Universities in India: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
56
Public universities
The public institutions in India
56universities
44
Private universities
The private institutions in India
44universities
51
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
51universities
36
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
36universities
100
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in India
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List of universities in India in 2026
100 universities listedJamia Millia Islamia
#633Public13 13 programs· Historic central university in New Delhi, founded in 1920, renowned for arts, media and law.
Siksha O Anusandhan
Private10 10 programs· Reputed private university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, known for medicine and engineering.
Amity University
#632Private13 13 programs· India's most international private university group, based in Noida with campuses worldwide.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Private12 12 programs· Large multi-campus private university, ranked No.1 in India, founded by Mata Amritanandamayi.
Anna University
#835Public9 9 programs· Major public technical university in Chennai, the backbone of engineering in Tamil Nadu since 1978.
Ashoka University
Private10 10 programs· Pioneering private liberal arts university in Sonipat, the "Indian Harvard" founded in 2014.
Azim Premji University
Private8 8 programs· Philanthropic university in Bangalore dedicated to education and social development in India.
BML Munjal University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Gurugram founded by the Hero group, focused on management and engineering.
Chitkara University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Punjab known for graduate employability and strong industry partnerships.
University of Hyderabad
#691Public11 11 programs· Central research university in Hyderabad, highly ranked in humanities and sciences.
University of Calcutta
#760Public11 11 programs· Asia's first modern university (1857), the cradle of the Bengal Renaissance in Kolkata.
Chandigarh University
Private11 11 programs· Fast-growing private university near Chandigarh offering more than 260 programs.
University of Delhi
#453Public12 12 programs· Legendary public university in New Delhi (1922), home to some of India's finest colleges.
University of Madras
#830Public11 11 programs· Historic public university in Chennai (1857), one of India's first three universities.
Mewar University
Private8 8 programs· Private university in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, covering engineering, law, pharmacy and management.
Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DPSRU)
Public7 7 programs· India's first university dedicated to pharmaceutical sciences, established in New Delhi.
Punjab University Chandigarh
#798Public11 11 programs· One of India's oldest universities (1882), located in Chandigarh and highly ranked.
Galgotias University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Greater Noida, highly popular for engineering and management.
Ganpati University
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Gujarat near Mehsana, recognized for engineering and pharmacy.
Graphic Era Hill University
Private9 9 programs· Private university in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, recognized for engineering and management.
Guru Nanak Dev University
#862Public10 10 programs· Public university in Amritsar founded in 1969, an educational and cultural pillar of Punjab.
Himalayan University
Private8 8 programs· Private university in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, widening access to higher education in the Northeast.
Banaras Hindu University
#664Public12 12 programs· Legendary public university in Varanasi founded in 1916, one of Asia's largest.
IILM University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Gurugram, a pioneer of liberal arts education and management in India.