List-of-central-university-in-india

A central university is a public higher education institution in India established by an Act of Parliament and funded directly by the central government through the Ministry of Education. These universities are governed by the Central Universities Act of 2009 and are distinct from state universities, which are controlled by state governments. They are known for academic excellence and offer a wide range of programs. As of June 2023, there are 56 central universities across India.

A Central University = Established by Parliament + Funded by Central Govt + Recognized by UGC.

Key Features of Central Universities

Feature Description
Establishment By an Act of Parliament
Funding Entirely by the Central Government
Administration Under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Affiliation Power Can affiliate other colleges/institutions
Admission Based on national-level exams like CUET (UG/PG)
Quality Standard Usually very high academic and research standards
Degree Validity Fully recognized by UGC and globally accepted

Courses Offered

Central Universities offer a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral programs:

  • B.Tech / B.Sc / B.A / B.Com / BBA

  • M.Tech / M.Sc / MBA / MA / M.Com

  • Ph.D. / M.Phil

Admission Process

Most Central Universities admit students through CUET (Common University Entrance Test) conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency).

Level Entrance Exam
UG Courses CUET-UG
PG Courses CUET-PG
Some Technical Courses JEE (for B.Tech), GATE (for M.Tech), etc.

List of Central University