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.
100
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
100universities
65
Programs
Fields offered in India
65programs
List of universities in India in 2026
100 universities listedUPES Dehradun
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Dehradun, a pioneer in energy, aviation and design with strong graduate employability.
Vels University
Private10 10 programs· Private university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, covering engineering, health, management and maritime studies.
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Private9 9 programs· Deemed university in Pune, a reference in medicine, dentistry and health sciences.
VIT Vellore
#523Private9 9 programs· Major private university in Tamil Nadu, highly popular for engineering and graduate placements.