Top Universities in India 2023: Rankings, Admissions, Placements & Courses

As of 2023, India has 1074 universities in different categories:

• Central University
• State University
• Private University
• Deemed University
  

Top Universities in India that are accepting CUET 2023

After the inclusion of CUET, the admission process has changed, and students need to follow different strategies to get enrolled in various courses at the top universities in India. Here is a list of all central universities, state universities, deemed universities, and private universities, as mentioned below. There are a total of 215 Universities in India that are accepting CUET 2023.
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Top Universities in India Accepting CUET Scores

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CUET 2023 Participating College

Universities that are CUET UG 2023 participants are divided into various categories. The following table lists the categories of universities that accept CUET UG 2023 scores along with the approximate number of institutions in each group. 

Type of Universities	Number of Universities
Central University	44
State University	34
Deemed University	29
Private Universities	105
Other Universities	3

CUET 2023 Cutoff marks

A separate announcement of the CUET 2023 cutoff will be made by participating institutes. Accordingly, the cutoff is the minimum score needed to pass the exam. While participating institutes will publish unique cutoffs for each program they offer, NTA will only publish the qualifying cutoff. The CUET cutoff scores were determined using a variety of criteria, including the exam's level of difficulty, the number of test-takers, and available seats.

CUET 2023 Counseling

The participating institutes will run their own counseling sessions for CUET 2023. After the results are announced, each institute will publish its merit list based on the eligible applicants. The counseling process, which will probably take place online, will require interested candidates to register before they can participate. There are typically three rounds of counseling, but this can change based on the availability of seats. Candidates must accept the admission offer by reporting to the institutes and having their documentation verified after the seat allocation results are made public. In a few programs, interview rounds will be held in place of counseling sessions. The application procedure for those programs will be covered separately in the CUET 2023 information brochure by NTA.

CUET 2023 Preparation Tips

 Candidates should review the following CUET exam preparation advice while preparing for the test:

●       Create a schedule that works for you and stick to it religiously.

●       Understand the comprehensive exam syllabus and pattern.

●       Concentrate on stronger areas while working on weaker ones.

●       Attempt to finish your topics and syllabus a few days before the test.

●       Be calm and continue your meditation.

●       Eat and sleep as you should.

CUET Participating Universities

The list of participating universities in different categories, like Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed Universities, Private Universities, and other universities, is mentioned below.

List of Central Universities Participating in CUET 2023:

There are a total of 44 Central Universities participating in the CUET 2023 examination. 

S.No	University Name	City/State
1	ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
2	ASSAM UNIVERSITY	Silchar, Assam
3	BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
4	BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5	CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY	New Delhi
6	CENTRAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH	Vizianagaram, Andhra   Pradesh
7	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESH	Anantapur, Andhra   Pradesh
8	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT	Gandhinagar, Gujarat
9	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA	Mahendragarh, Haryana
10	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH	Dharamsala, Himachal   Pradesh
11	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU	Srinagar, Jammu
12	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND	Ranchi, Jharakhand
13	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA	Kalaburagi, Karnataka
14	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR	Srinagar, Jammu &   Kashmir
15	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA	Kasaragod, Kerala
16	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ODISHA	Koraput, Odisha
17	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN	Ajmer, Rajasthan
18	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR	Gaya, Bihar
19	CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU	Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
20	DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA	Sagar, Madhya Pradesh
21	GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA	Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
22	HEMVATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL  UNIVERSITY	Srinagar, Uttarakhand
23	INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY	Amarkantak, Madhya   Pradesh
24	JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA	New Delhi
25	JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY	New Delhi
26	MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI  VISHWAVIDYALAYA	Wardha, Maharashtra
27	MAHATMA GANDHI CENTRAL UNIVERSITY	Motihari, Bihar
28	MANIPUR UNIVERSITY	Imphal, Manipur
29	MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY	Hyderabad, Telangana
30	MIZORAM UNIVERSITY	Aizawl, Mizoram
31	NAGALAND UNIVERSITY	Lumami, Nagaland
32	NATIONAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY	Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
33	NORTH-EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY	Shillong, Meghalaya
34	PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY	Pondicherry
35	RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY	Itanagar, Arunachal  Pradesh
36	SHRI LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI NATIONAL SANSKRIT  UNIVERSITY	New Delhi
37	SIKKIM UNIVERSITY	Gangtok, Sikkim
38	TEZPUR UNIVERSITY	Tezpur, Assam
39	THE ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES  UNIVERSITY	Secunderabad,  Telangana
40	TRIPURA UNIVERSITY	Agartala, Tripura
41	UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD	Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
42	UNIVERSITY OF DELHI	New Delhi
43	UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD	Hyderabad, Telangana
44	VISVA-BHARATI UNIVERSITY	Santiniketan, West  Bengal

List of State Universities Participating in CUET 2023:

There are a total of 34 state universities participating in CUET 2023.

S.No	University Name	City/State
1	BABA GHULAM SHAH BADSHAH UNIVERSITY	Rajouri, Jammu and  Kashmir
2	BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY	Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
3	BHATTADEV UNIVERSITY	Assam
4	Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University, Dhanbad	Dhanbad, Jharkhand
5	Cluster University of Jammu	Jammu and Kashmir
6	Cluster University of Srinagar	Srinagar, Jammu and   Kashmir
7	COTTON UNIVERSITY	Guwahati, Assam
8	DELHI SKILL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP  UNIVERSITY	Delhi
9	DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
10	DR. A.P.J. ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
11	DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS  UNIVERSITY	Karnataka, Bangalore
12	DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY DELHI	Delhi
13	Dr. SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJEE UNIVERSITY	Ranchi, Jharkhand
14	GOVT. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, PARADE GROUND,  JAMMU	Jammu and kashmir
15	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	Delhi
16	Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
17	Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women	New Delhi
18	Islamia College of Science and Commerce	Srinagar, Jammu and   Kashmir
19	Islamic University of Science and Technology,  Kashmir	Pulwama, Kashmir
20	Jamshedpur Women's University	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
21	JHARKHAND RAKSHA SHAKTI UNIVERSITY	Ranchi, Jharakhand
22	KHWAJA MOINUDDIN CHISHTI LANGUAGE  UNIVERSITY	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
23	Kolhan University	Chalbasa, Jharkhand
24	MADAN MOHAN MALAVIYA UNIVERSITY OF  TECHNOLOGY	Gorakhpur, Uttar   Pradesh
25	MAHATMA JYOTIBA PHULE ROHILKHAND  UNIVERSITY	Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
26	Nilamber Pitamber University	Palamu, Jharkhand
27	RANCHI UNIVERSITY	Ranchi, Jharkhand
28	SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY OF POLICE SECURITY  AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE	Jodhpur, Rajasthan
29	SHRI MATA VAISHNO DEVI UNIVERSITY	Katra, Jammu &  Kashmir
30	SIDO KANHU MURMU UNIVERSITY, DUMKA	Dumka, Jharkhand
31	UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU	Jammu, Jammu and  Kashmir
32	UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR	Srinagar, Jammu and  Kashmir
33	VIKRAM UNIVERSITY	Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
34	Vinoba Bhave University	Hazaribagh, Jharkhand

List of Deemed Universities Participating in CUET 2023:

There are a total of 29 deemed universities participating in CUET 2023. 

S.No	University Name	City/State
1	AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR HOME SCIENCE  AND HIGHER EDUCATION FOR WOMEN	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
2	CHINMAYA VISHWAVIDYAPEETH	Arakunnam, Kerala
3	Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and  Research	Nagpur, Maharashtra
4	DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE	Agra, Uttar Pradesh
5	FOOTWEAR DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT  INSTITUTE	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
6	Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management -  Bengaluru, Karnataka (Off Campus)	Bengaluru, Karnataka
7	Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management -  Hyderabad, Telangana (Off Campus)	Hyderabad, Telangana
8	Gandhi Institute of Technology And Management -  Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (Main Campus)	Visakhapatnam, Andhra   Pradesh
9	Govt. Degree College (Autonomous), Baramulla	Baramulla, Jammu and   Kashmir
10	GRAPHIC ERA UNIVERSITY	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
11	GUJARAT VIDYAPITH	Ahmedabad, Gujarat
12	GURUKULA KANGRI	Haridwar, Uttarakhand
13	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
14	JAMIA HAMDARD	New Delhi
15	Jaypee Institute of Information Technology	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
16	KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND  EDUCATION	Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu
17	Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to be University)	Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
18	LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL  EDUCATION	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
19	Lingaya's Vidyapeeth	Old Faridabad, Haryana
20	MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF  RESEARCH AND STUDIES	Faridabad, Haryana
21	Nehru Gram Bharati	Hanuman Ganj, Uttar   Pradesh
22	Noorul Islam Center for Higher Education	Kanyakumari, Tamil   Nadu
23	Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and  Research Institute	Howrah, West Bengal
24	SHOBHIT UNIVERSITY	Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
25	SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  (DEEMED UNIVERSITY), NCR CAMPUS	Modinagar, Uttar   Pradesh
26	TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS)	Mumbai, Maharashtra
27	THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DTBU)	Chinnalapatti, Tamil   Nadu
28	Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	Salem, Tamil Nadu
29	Yenepoya University	Mangaluru, Karnataka

List of Private Universities Participating in CUET 2023:

There are a total of 105 private universities participating in CUET 2023. 

S.No	University Name	City/State
1	Amity University Chhattisgarh	Math, Chhattisgarh
2	Amity University Gurugram	Gurugran, Haryana
3	Amity University Gwalior	Gwalior, Madhya  Pradesh
4	Amity University Jaipur	Jaipur, Rajasthan
5	Amity University Jharkhand	Ranchi, Jharkhand
6	Amity University Kolkata	Kadampukur, West  Bengal
7	Amity University Lucknow	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
8	Amity University Mumbai	Mumbai, Maharashtra
9	Amity University Noida	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
10	Amity University Patna	Patna, Bihar
11	Amity University Punjab	Mohali, Panjab
12	Apeejay Stya University	Gurgaon, Haryana
13	APEX UNIVERSITY	Jaipur, Rajasthan
14	Arka Jain University	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
15	ARUNACHAL UNIVERSITY OF STUDIES	Namsai, Arunachal  Pradesh
16	ASBM University	Bhubaneswar, Odisha
17	Bahra University (Shimla Hills)	Waknaghat, Himachal   Pradesh
18	Bhagwant University	Ajmer, Rajasthan
19	BHARATIYA ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND  TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION UNIVERSITY	Gorantla, Andhra  Pradesh
20	BML MUNJAL UNIVERSITY	Kapriwas, Haryana
21	CAPITAL UNIVERSITY	Koderma, Jharkhand
22	CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY	Hamirpur, Himachal  Pradesh
23	Chanakya University	Bengaluru, Karnataka
24	CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY	Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
25	Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh	Baddi, Himachal  Pradesh
26	Chitkara University, Punjab	Rajpura, Punjab
27	DAV UNIVERSITY	Jalandhar, Punjab
28	G D Goenka University	Sohna Rural, Haryana
29	GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY	Greater Noida, Uttar  Pradesh
30	GEETA UNIVERSITY, PANIPAT, DELHI-NCR,  HARYANA	Naultha, Haryana
31	GLA University Mathura	Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
32	GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, HALDWANI	Haldwani, Uttarakhand
33	GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, BHIMTAL	Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
34	GRAPHIC ERA HILL UNIVERSITY, DEHRADUN	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
35	Hi-Tech Institute of Engineering & Technology	Ghaziabad, Uttar  Pradesh
36	Himalayan University Itanagar	Itanagar, Arunachal  Pradesh
37	IES UNIVERSITY	Bhopal, Madhya  Pradesh
38	IILM University, Greater Noida	Greater Noida, Uttar  Pradesh
39	IILM University, Gurugram	Gurugram, Haryana
40	IIMT UNIVERSITY	Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
41	IMS Unison University	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
42	Invertis University	Rajau Paraspur, Uttar  Pradesh
43	ITM UNIVERSITY GWALIOR	Gwalior, Madhya  Pradesh
44	JAGAN NATH UNIVERSITY BAHADURGARH  HARYANA	Bahadurgarh, Haryana
45	JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR (RAJASTHAN)	Jaipur, Rajasthan
46	JAYPEE UNIVERSITY OF INFORMATION  TECHNOLOGY	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
47	Jharkhand Rai University	Kamre, Jharkhand
48	Joy University	Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
49	K. K. Modi University	Mahmara, Chhattisgarh
50	K.R. MANGALAM UNIVERSITY	Sohna Rural, Haryana
51	Karnavati University	Gandhinagar, Gujarat
52	Lohit's Academy College of Commerce	Bengaluru, Karnataka
53	Lovely Professional University	Phagwara, Punjab
54	MANAV RACHNA UNIVERSITY	Faridabad, Haryana
55	Mangalayatan University Jabalpur	Beswan, Uttar Pradesh
56	Mangalayatan University, Aligarh	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
57	Manipal University Jaipur	Jaipur, rajasthan
58	Mansarovar Global University	Bilkisganj, Madhya  Pradesh
59	MEWAR UNIVERSITY	Chittorgarh, Rajasthan
60	Mody University of Science and Technology	Laxmangarh, Rajasthan
61	MVN University	Aurangabad, Haryana
62	Netaji Subhas University	Dwarka, Delhi
63	NICMAR UNIVERSITY, PUNE	Pune Maharashtra
64	NIIT UNIVERSITY	Neemrana, Rajasthan
65	NIRWAN UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR	Jaipur, Rajasthan
66	Noida International University	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
67	NOWGONG COLLEGE	Nagaon, Assam
68	PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY	Bengaluru, Karnataka
69	Radha Govind University, Jharkhand	Ramgarh, Jharkhand
70	RAM KRISHNA DHARMARTH FOUNDATION (RKDF)  UNIVERSITY	Bhopal, Madhya  Pradesh
71	RNB GLOBAL UNIVERSITY	Bikaner, Rajasthan
72	Sai Nath University	Jirabar, Jharkhand
73	SANGAM UNIVERSITY	Atoon, Rajasthan
74	SANSKRITI UNIVERSITY	Semri, Uttar Pradesh
75	Sarala Birla University	Ara, Jharkhand
76	SHARDA UNIVERSITY	Greater Noida, Uttar  Pradesh
77	Shoolini University	Solan, Himachal  Pradesh
78	SHRI KHUSHAL DAS UNIVERSITY, HANUMANGARH	Khushal Nagar,  Rajasthan
79	Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University	Barabanki, Uttar  Pradesh
80	SHRI Venkateshwara University	Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh
81	SHYAM UNIVERSITY, DAUSA, RAJASTHAN	Dausa, Rajasthan
82	Sikkim Professional University	Gangtok, Sikkim
83	Somaiya Vidyavihar University	Mumbai, Maharashtra
84	Srinath university	Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
85	SRM UNIVERSITY (Andhra Pradesh)	Amaravati, Andhra  Pradesh
86	SRM University Delhi-NCR, Sonepat	Sonepath, Haryana
87	Surajmal University	Janakpuri, New Delhi
88	Suresh Gyan Vihar University Jaipur	Jaipur, Rajasthan
89	Sushant University	Gurugram, haryana
90	SVKM's MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, CHAUHAN  INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AMRUTBEN JIVANLAL  COLLEGE OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS (AUTONOMOUS)	Mumbai, Maharashtra
91	SVKM's NARSEE MONJEE COLLEGE OF  COMMERCE AND ECONOMICS (AUTONOMOUS)	Mumbai, Maharashtra
92	Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
93	Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana	Bengaluru, Karnataka
94	TEERTHANKER MAHAVEER UNIVERSITY	Moradabad, Uttar  Pradesh
95	The ICFAI University, Jaipur	Jaipur, rajasthan
96	THE ICFAI UNIVERSITY, SIKKIM	Gangtok, Sikkim
97	Tribhuvan College of Environment & Development  Sciences	Neemrana, Rajasthan
98	UNITED UNIVERSITY, PRAYAGRAJ	Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
99	UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  ROORKEE	Roorkee, Uttarakhand
100	UPES - DEHRADUN	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
101	USHA MARTIN UNIVERSITY	Narayansoso,  Jharkhand
102	Uttaranchal University	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
103	Vivekananda Global University	Jaipur, Rajasthan
104	WORLD UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN	Sonipat, Haryana
105	YBN UNIVERSITY	Ulatu, Jharkhand

List of other Universities Participating in CUET 2023:

There are a total of 3 other universities participating in CUET 2023. 

S.No	University Name	City/State
1	Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)	New Delhi
2	Indian Culinary Institute	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
3	Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management	New Delhi

Total number of universities participating in CUET 2023: 

Type of University	Number of University
Central Universities	44
State Universities	34
Deemed Universities	29
Private Universities	105
Other Universities	3
Total Number of universities participating  in CUET 2023	215

Top 10 Private Universities Ranking (2022-23):

S.No.	State Universities	All India Rank 2022	All India Rank 2023	State Rank 2022	State Rank 2023
1	DA-IICT University (Gandhinagar)	1	1	1	1
2	Nirma University (Ahmedabad)	2	3	2	2
3	Shiv Nadar University (Dadri)	3	4	1	1
4	REVA University (Bangalore)	4	8	1	3
5	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (Dharwad)	5	5	2	1
6	O.P. Jindal Global University (Sonipat)	6	12	1	2
6	Chitkara University (Patiala)	6	9	1	1
7	Azim Premji University (Bangalore)	7	6	3	2
8	Sri Sri University (Bhubaneswar)	8	11	1	1
9	AMITY University (Noida)	9	7	2	2
10	Dayanand Sagar University (Bangalore)	10	10	4	4

Top Universities in India: Zonal Division of India and their Top Universities

Along with China and the US, India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world, and it is particularly well-known for its engineering schools. In 1961, the nation's parliament designated technical institutions as "institutes of national importance," which aided the then-recently founded universities in expanding and establishing their reputations.

With a population of more than 1.3 billion people, India is the youngest country (more than 65% of people in the country are youth). So, providing better education is the most important task that this country needs to finish to grow as a country, put itself out of the list of developing countries, and finally achieve the tag of a developed country. The top universities in India have the responsibility to do so.

The latest changes in the educational framework and curriculum imposed by the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) were made while considering the modern world's growth and needs. Not only with its population, India is the 7th largest country in the world by geographical area. The huge geographical location has people residing in every part of it, and to provide them with the best quality of higher education, the government is trying to make top universities in every corner of India.

India is widely divided into four zones, North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, and West Zone. So in this article, we will go through each zone and try to find the top universities in India in every zone, along with their specialties, facilities, and more.

Top Universities in North India

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are northern Indian states that have consistently outperformed other states in terms of the quality of their entire higher education system. Top private universities in South India have developed a standard in this area that is now followed by universities across the country. In the areas of engineering, IT, the arts, medicine, law, management, and commerce, India is home to a large number of reputable universities, institutions, and elite colleges. Best-in-class research, education, and higher education systems are hallmarks of top private universities in north India.

The list of the top 10 universities in North India is mentioned in the table below. 

North India Private Universities	State	Zone	Zone Rank
Ashoka University (Sonipat)	Haryana	North	1
Shiv Nadar University (Dadri)	Uttar Pradesh	North	2
AMITY University (Noida)	Uttar Pradesh	North	3
Chitkara University (Patiala)	Punjab	North	4
O.P. Jindal Global University (Sonipat)	Haryana	North	5
Shoolini University (Solan)	Himachal Pradesh	North	6
Apeejay Stya University (Sohna)	Haryana	North	7
Sikkim Manipal University (Sikkim)	Sikkim	North East	1
BML Munjal University (Gurugram)	Haryana	North	8
ICFAI University (Dehradun)	Uttarakhand	North	8

Top Universities in South India

The knowledge center of India is thought to be in southern India. It has been producing the most qualified management graduates for many years. The southern region maintains its standing as the nation's high-tech hub, which helps to make management studies knowledge a complete and useful experience. In comparison to Northern India, South India has a higher rate of literacy, giving it a stronger argument for pursuing higher education. South India has various universities listed among the top ranked universities in India. A climate that promotes better education is now possible thanks to Karnataka. Additionally, it ensures harmony among people, society, institutions, and nature. The colleges collaborate with the business world to give their students a realistic understanding of the sector. Due to the high concentration of commercial sectors there, people are encouraged to focus more on their careers than their industries.

The list of the top 10 universities in South India is mentioned in the table below. 

South India Private Universities	State	Zone	Zone Rank
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara  University (Dharwad)	Karnataka	South	1
Azim Premji University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	2
REVA University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	3
Dayananda Sagar University  (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	4
JSS Science and Technology University  (Mysuru)	Karnataka	South	5
PES University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	6
Presidency University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	7
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied  Sciences (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	8
CMR University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	9
Alliance University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka	South	10

Top Universities in East India

India's eastern region is renowned for its diverse cultures and scenic landscapes. Numerous colleges and universities that provide top-notch education to students from all over India and abroad are located there. These institutions of higher learning provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a range of subject areas, including engineering, the sciences, the humanities, the arts, and business.

The list of the top 10 universities in East India is mentioned in the table below. 

East India Private Universities	State	Zone	Zone Rank
Sri Sri University(Bhubaneswar)	Odisha	East	1
Sikkim Manipal University(Sikkim)	Sikkim	North East	1
ADAMAS University(Kolkata)	West Bengal	East	2
XIM University(Bhubaneswar)	Odisha	East	3
William Carey University(Shillong)	Meghalaya	North East	2
The Institute of Chartered Financial  Analysts of India University(Gangtok)	Sikkim	North East	2
Martin Luther Christian  University(Shillong)	Meghalaya	North East	3
Brainware University(Kolkata)	West Bengal	East	4
Assam Don Bosco University(Guwahati)	Assam	North East	4
Techno Global University(Shillong)	Meghalaya	North East	5

Top Universities in West India

The western part of India has numerous universities, and they have the capacity and access to a modern education system. The residents of the west part of India do not need to move out of their home location just to receive quality education, as they have their own top notch education system. Some of the top universities in India are located in the west zone. Students can choose the best institutions for their higher education in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Mumbai, Pune, and many more places in western India. Many IITs, IIMs, and Central Universities are located in the western states of India.

The list of the top 10 universities in West India is mentioned in the table below. 

North India Private Universities	State	Zone	Zone Rank
DA-IICT University(Gandhinagar)	Gujarat	West	1
Nirma University(Ahmedabad)	Gujarat	West	2
Centre for Environmental Planning and  Technology University (Ahmedabad)	Gujarat	West	3
Ahmedabad University (Ahmedabad)	Gujarat	West	4
Ganpat University (Mehsana)	Gujarat	West	5
Flame University (Pune)	Maharashtra	West	6
MIT Art, Design & Technology University (Pune)	Maharashtra	West	7
Pandit Deendayal Energy University  (Gandhinagar)	Gujarat	West	8
Navrachana University(Vadodara)	Gujarat	West	9
AMITY University(Mumbai)	Maharashtra	West	10

Students in a country like India face huge competition while chasing their dream university because of a huge population that makes it impossible for everyone to get admission to the best universities in India. So for that reason, the zonal ranking and the top universities in each zone are favorable options for them to get enrolled and receive the best quality of education.

The Major Highlights of Top Universities in India 

●       Top Government Universities in India have the lowest fees in the world, and the government also offers some scholarship schemes to reimburse the fee amount.

●       Most of the top universities in India offer education in every discipline and specialization.

 

The eligibility criteria for getting admitted to top universities in India

The university offers educational programs at the diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. There are some basic eligibility criteria that need to be fulfilled by students to get admission into top universities in India.

Top Universities in India For Diploma Courses 

●       Students with 10th grade pass certificates are required to complete a diploma of three years duration, while those who pass the 10+2 examination can pursue a 2 year diploma course.

●       Students need to participate in the selection process by appearing in the entrance examinations or through their previous academic records.

Top Universities in India For UG Courses 

●       The students must pass the 12th grade exam or diploma from a recognized board of education.

●       Variable criteria govern the minimum marks required for the 12th examination. To learn what their required minimum marks are, students should contact the university separately. The majority of prestigious universities demand at least 60% on the 12th grade exam.

●       Students should have a similar subject in their 10+2 examination that they wish to pursue in their undergraduate course.

●       The students must achieve cutoff scores in the national entrance exam for UG programs or in other entrance exams that the particular university prefers.

Top Universities in India For PG Courses

●       The candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized institution.

●       The requirements for an undergraduate degree's minimum scores vary. To learn what their required minimum marks are, students should contact the university separately. The majority of prestigious universities demand at least 60% for the bachelor's degree.

●       The students must achieve cutoff scores in the national entrance exam for PG programs or in other entrance exams that the particular university prefers.

●       Personal interviews may be required of the applicants at the desired university.

Top Universities in India For Ph.D Courses 

●       The candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in a related field from a recognized institution with a minimum grade point average of 55%.

●       Students must take either a written test administered by the desired university or a national entrance exam administered by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

●       For the final merit list, the students must participate in individual interviews.

Entrance Examination for Top Universities in India

After the inception of the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), the UGC decided to conduct one examination for various universities and various courses, and that is known as the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Some of the other important entrance examinations for admission to the top universities in India are mentioned below. 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET)	Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Mains and   Advance
Common Admission Test (CAT)	National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Common Law Admission Test (CLAT)	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)	Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED)
NIFT Entrance Exam Film and Television  Institute of India (FTII) Entrance Test	National School of Drama (NSD) Entrance  Test
Management Aptitude Test (MAT)	Karnataka Management Aptitude Test (K-MAT)
National Aptitude Test (NAT)	Xavier Admission Test (XAT)
JAM Entrance Exam	Engineering and Medical Common  Entrance Test (EAMCET)
AIMA UGAT Entrance Exam	LAWCET Entrance Exam
AILET Entrance Exam	ILSAT Entrance Exam BITSAT Entrance  Exam
ATIT Entrance Exam	UGET Entrance Exam
COMEDK Entrance Exam	MHT CET Entrance Exam
CMC Vellore Entrance Exam

Some of the top entrance exams in India that are essential to enrolling into top universities in India are explained below.

CUET:

For applicants to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across India, the Ministry of Education administers the Common University Entrance Test, or CUET. The results of the CUET 2023 are used by many central, state, and private universities to admit students. Candidates can thus participate in the admissions process at numerous universities by passing this one exam, which is all they need to do to qualify. The National Testing Agency (NTA) oversees the test's administration. 215 universities may create the merit list and conduct individual counseling using the CUET 2023 Scorecard.

NAT:

An exam at the national level called the APIIT NAT (National Aptitude Test) 2023 is given to candidates for engineering and management. Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Panipat, is in charge of administering the test. Both undergraduate and graduate courses have one annual session.

CLAT:

For entry into undergraduate and graduate law programs, there is a national exam called CLAT. 24 NLUs (National Law Universities) and approximately 61 affiliated colleges use the CLAT exam to determine admission. The CLAT exam is given once a year in offline mode by the Consortium of NLUs. On the consortiumofnlus.ac.in website, the official CLAT application form has been made available online. English is the only language used to administer the test.

CEED:

For the purpose of providing admission to candidates for the M.Des - Master of Design and Ph.D. Programs, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay administers the CEED - Common Entrance Examination for Design. In order to assess a candidate's aptitude for design, the Common Entrance Exam for Design (CEED) looks at their visual perception abilities, drawing abilities, logical reasoning, creativity, communication, and problem-solving abilities. It is a prerequisite exam for admission to the Master of Design (M.Des) programs at the IISC Bangalore, the IIT Bombay, the IIT Delhi, the IIT Guwahati, the IIT Hyderabad, the IIT Kanpur, and the IIT Roorkee, as well as the Ph.D. programs at numerous IITs and design universities.

NEET:

The only entrance exam for enrollment in MBBS and BDS programs in India is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). It takes three hours and 20 minutes to complete the exam, which is given once a year in offline mode. The medical entrance exam for enrollment in MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, BAMS, Veterinary, and other medical/paramedical courses in India is administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). There are 13 languages used to administer the exam.

CAT:

A national level management aptitude test called the Common Admission Test, or CAT, is administered by the IIM to applicants seeking admission to the MBA programs offered by its 20 campuses and more than 1,200 B-schools throughout India. Every year, more than two lakh applicants submit applications for the CAT exam. Approximately 2.55 lakh candidates registered for the CAT 2022 exam, and approximately 2.22 lakh candidates showed up. About 400 testing locations in 155 cities across India offer the CAT exam in three sessions over the course of one day. Those who want to study business administration in the academic year 2024 must take the CAT exam because it is a requirement for admission to the majority of public and private MBA programs in India.

Top Universities in India

Students get confused while choosing the best university for themselves due to the huge number of universities available in India. All the top universities in India are available in the IIRF University Ranking 2023.

Top Central Universities in India

A list of the top 10 Central universities in India according to the IIRF University Ranking is mentioned in the table below. 

All India   Rank	Central Universities	State
1	JNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi
2	BHU - Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi
3	AMU - Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh
4	JMI - Jamia Millia Islamia	Jamia Nagar
5	UoH - University of Hyderabad	Hyderabad
6	DU - University of Delhi	New Delhi
7	CUP - Central University of Punjab	Bathinda
8	Visva Bharati University	Shantiniketan
9	EFLU - English and Foreign Languages University	Hyderabad
10	CURAJ - Central University of Rajasthan	NH-8/Ajmer

Top Private Universities in India

A list of the top 10 Private universities in India according to the IIRF University Ranking is mentioned in the table below.

All India   Rank	State Private Universities	State
1	DA-IICT University (Gandhinagar)	Gujarat
2	Ashoka University (Sonipat)	Haryana
3	Nirma University (Ahmedabad)	Gujarat
4	Shiv Nadar University (Dadri)	Uttar Pradesh
5	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (Dharwad)	Karnataka
6	Azim Premji University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka
7	AMITY University (Noida)	Uttar Pradesh
8	REVA University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka
9	Chitkara University (Patiala)	Punjab
10	Dayananda Sagar University (Bengaluru)	Karnataka

Top Universities in India City Wise

There are a number of students who don't want to switch their location for their higher education, so we bring you the top universities in your cities.

Top Deemed Universities in Delhi (Govt., Pvt. & Public) 

S.No.	Name of the University	City	Status
1	Indian Agricultural  Research Institute, Pusa	New Delhi	Govt.
2	Indian Institute of Foreign  Trade, IIFT-Delhi	New Delhi	Govt.
3	National University of  Educational Planning and  Administration	New Delhi	Govt.
4	Jamia Hamdard	New Delhi	Pvt.
5	Indian Law Institute	New Delhi	Govt.

Top Deemed Universities in Hyderabad (Govt., Pvt. & Public) 

S.No.	Name of the University	City	Status
1	ICFAI Foundation for  Higher Education	Hyderabad	Pvt.
2	International Institute of  Information Technology	Hyderabad	Pvt.

Top Universities in Bengaluru

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	Azim Premji University	Bengaluru
2	REVA University	Bengaluru
3	Dayananda Sagar University	Bengaluru
4	PES University	Bengaluru
5	Presidency University	Bengaluru

Top Universities in Coimbatore

Top Universities in Pune 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	Flame University	Pune
2	MIT Art, Design & Technology  University	Pune
3	Ajeenkya D Y Patil University	Pune
4	Spicer Adventist University	Pune

Top Deemed Universities in Mumbai (Govt., Pvt. & Public) 

S.No.	Name of the University	City	Status
1	Homi Bhabha National  Institute	Mumbai	Govt.
2	Tata Institute of Social  Sciences, TISS	Mumbai	Govt.
3	Indira Gandhi Institute  of Development  Research	Mumbai	Govt.
4	Institute of Chemical  Technology	Mumbai	Govt.
5	International Institute  for Population Sciences	Mumbai	Govt.

Top Universities in Noida 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	AMITY University	Noida
2	Sharda University	Greater Noida
3	Bennett University	Greater Noida
4	Galgotias University	Greater Noida
5	Noida International University	Noida

Top Universities in Ghaziabad

Top Universities in Haryana 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	Ashoka University	Sonipat
2	O.P. Jindal Global University	Sonipat
3	Apeejay Stya University	Sohna
4	BML Munjal University	Gurugram
5	AMITY University	Gurugram

Top Deemed Universities in Chennai (Govt., Pvt. & Public) 

S.No.	Name of the University	City	Status
1	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research,  BIHER	Chennai	Pvt.
2	Meenakshi Academy of  Higher Education and  Research, MAHER	Chennai	Pvt.
3	Sathyabama Institute of  Science and Technology	Chennai	Pvt.
4	Sri Ramachandra Institute  of Higher Education and  Research	Chennai	Pvt.
5	Dr. M.G.R Educational and  Research Institute	Chennai	Pvt.

Top Universities in Nagpur

Top Universities in Kolkata 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	ADAMAS University	Kolkata
2	Brainware University	Kolkata
3	Techno India University	Kolkata
4	University of Engineering and  Management	Kolkata
5	The Neotia University	Kolkata

Top Universities in Lucknow 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	Integral University	Lucknow
2	Babu Banarasi Das University	Lucknow
3	Maharishi University of Information  Technology	Lucknow

Top Deemed Universities in Kerala (Govt., Pvt. & Public) 

S.No.	Name of the University	City	Status
1	Indian Institute of Space  Science and Technology	Thiruvananthapuram	Govt.
2	Kerala Kalamandalam,  Vallathol Nagar	Thrissur	Public

Top Universities in Jaipur 

S.No.	Name of the University	City
1	AMITY University	Jaipur
2	ICFAI University	Jaipur
3	Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University	Jaipur
4	Mahatma Gandhi University of  Medical Sciences & Technology	Jaipur
5	Suresh Gyan Vihar University	Jaipur

 

FAQs

What are the requirements for CUET 2023, and how will they impact my ability to apply to various universities?

Candidates who wish to participate in CUET 2023 must meet the requirements established by the individual universities. The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the course and university. Based on the candidate's CUET results and compliance with the eligibility requirements established by the individual universities, admission to various universities will be granted. Before submitting an application for CUET 2023, candidates should review the eligibility requirements for each course.

 

How many subjects can candidates select when registering for CUET 2023?

When registering for the CUET 2023 Exam, candidates can select up to 10 topics from each of the three parts. There are now more subjects available for selection than there were the year before, when there were only nine.

 

When was the CUET 2023 exam held?

The CUET Undergraduate Exam was held from May 21 to June 23. The exam was postponed until June 23 due to a high number of applicants in some states and UTs. Previously, the exam was supposed to end on June 17. The CUET 2023 exam was initially scheduled to end on May 31, but it was later extended until June 8 and then June 11. Each day, there were three slots for the exam. In a previous statement, NTA guaranteed that candidates would receive a slot during the allotted time period in the event that the exam was postponed for any day. The subjects were assigned to various days and times.

 

Who administers the CUET test?

NTA administers the CUET UG examination to candidates seeking admission to Central and other Indian universities. Up until 2019, the University Grants Commission (UGC) served as the exam conducting authority. After that, NTA was given the task of handling exam administration. UGC nevertheless continues to be responsible for the exam and publishes pertinent information and notifications regarding CUET UG.

 

How can I prepare for the CUET?

Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly read the syllabus and pay close attention to the exam format and scoring system. Candidates should also complete a variety of practice tests, mock exams, and question papers from prior years. Here are some easy ways to get ready for the test, as recommended by a CUET Topper. According to last year's top scorers, the best strategies for CUET UG 2023 preparation include consulting the appropriate books, taking frequent practice exams, resolving CUET question papers from prior years, and adopting a disciplined and systematic approach. The top scorers claim that NCERT is the best preparation resource. Students are required to complete revisions after the syllabus is finished. Following this, they ought to take frequent practice exams to gauge their level of preparation and devise a plan to enhance their exam performance.

List of Top Universities in India Ranking 2023