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:
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B.Tech / B.Sc / B.A / B.Com / BBA
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M.Tech / M.Sc / MBA / MA / M.Com
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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
| Sr. No | University Name | Address | Zip Code | State | Offical Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aligarh Muslim University | Zainul Abidin Road,Aligarh | 202001 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 2 | Assam University | Silchar, Dargakona, Cachar | 788001 | Assam | View Website |
| 3 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Vidya Vihar,Rae Bareily Road,Lucknow | 226025 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi | 221005 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 5 | Central Agricultural University | Lamphelpat,Imphal West, | 795004 | Manipur | View Website |
| 6 | Central Sanskrit University | 56-57 Institutional Area,Janakpuri | 110058 | Delhi | View Website |
| 7 | Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh | Kondakarakam (PO), Cantonment (SPO), Vizianagaram | 535003 | Andhra Pradesh | View Website |
| 8 | Central University of Andhra Pradesh | Transit Campus, JNTU IT Incubation Centre, Chinmaya Nagar Anantapur | 515002 | Andhra Pradesh | View Website |
| 9 | Central University of Gujarat | Near Jalaram Temple,Sector – 29,Gandhinagar, | 382030 | Gujarat | View Website |
| 10 | Central University of Haryana | Jant-Pali,Mahendergarh | 123029 | Haryana | View Website |
| 11 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | PO Box No. 21,Distt - Kangra,Dharamashala | 176215 | Himachal Pradesh | View Website |
| 12 | Central University of Jammu | Rahya-Suchani (Bagla),District Samba,Jammu | 181143 | Jammu and Kashmir | View Website |
| 13 | Central University of Jharkhand | Vill- Cheri Manatu, P.O- Kamre,P.S- Kanke, Brambe, Ranchi | 835222 | Jharkhand | View Website |
| 14 | Central University of Karnataka | Kadaganchi, Aland Road,Aland Taluk,Gulbarga | 585311 | Karnataka | View Website |
| 15 | Central University of Kashmir | Green Campus,Duderhama Ganderbal,Kashmir | 191201 | Jammu and Kashmir | View Website |
| 16 | Central University of Kerala | Tejaswini Hills,Periye (PO),Kasaragod (DT) | 671316 | Kerala | View Website |
| 17 | Central University of Odisha | Sunabeda, Post: NAD, Dist. Koraput | 763004 | Odisha | View Website |
| 18 | Central University of Punjab | VPO-Ghudda,Distt. Bathinda | 151401 | Punjab | View Website |
| 19 | Central University of Rajasthan | NH-8, Bandar Sindri, Kishangarh Dist-Ajmer | 305801 | Rajasthan | View Website |
| 20 | Central University of South Bihar | SH-7, Gaya-Panchanpur Road,Village–Karhara, Post- Fatehpur, P.S. –Tekari,District-Gaya | 824236 | Bihar | View Website |
| 21 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Neelakudi,Tiruvarur | 610005 | Tamil Nadu | View Website |
| 22 | Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | Sagar,Gour Nagar,Patharia Hills | 470003 | Madhya Pradesh | View Website |
| 23 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University | Pusa, Samastipur | 848125 | Bihar | View Website |
| 24 | English & Foreign Languages University | Near Tarnaka,Hyderabad | 500007 | Telangana | View Website |
| 25 | Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya | Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya,Lalbaug,Vadodara | 390004 | Gujarat | View Website |
| 26 | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Main Campus,Koni,Bilaspur | 495009 | Chhattisgarh | View Website |
| 27 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Madhi Chauras,Srinagar,Garhwal | 246174 | Uttarakhand | View Website |
| 28 | Indian Maritime University | East Coast Road,Semmencherry,Chennai | 600119 | Tamil Nadu | View Website |
| 29 | Indira Gandhi National Open University | Maidan Garhi,New Delhi | 110068 | Delhi | View Website |
| 30 | Jamia Millia Islamia | Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg,Jamia Nagar | 110025 | Delhi | View Website |
| 31 | Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Mehrauli Road,New Delhi | 110067 | Delhi | View Website |
| 32 | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | Gandhi Hills, Post- Hindi Vishwavidyalaya,Wardha | 442001 | Maharashtra | View Website |
| 33 | Mahatma Gandhi Central University | Camp Office : Opposite Circuit House,Motihari,Distt: East Champaran | 845401 | Bihar | View Website |
| 34 | Manipur University | Canchipur, Imphal, Manipur | 795003 | Manipur | View Website |
| 35 | Maulana Azad National Urdu University | Gachibowli,Hyderabad | 500032 | Telangana | View Website |
| 36 | Mizoram University | Post Box No. 190,Aizwal | 796009 | Mizoram | View Website |
| 37 | Nagaland University | HQ Campus: Lumami, Zunheboto,Kohima Campus: Meriema | 798627 | Nagaland | View Website |
| 38 | Nalanda University | chabila road,Rajgir,Nalanda | 803116 | Bihar | View Website |
| 39 | National Sanskrit University( previously Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth) | Near Balaji Colony, Tirupati | 517507 | Andhra Pradesh | View Website |
| 40 | National Sports University | 2nd floor, Olympic Bhawan,Khuman Lampak Sports Complex,Imphal | 795001 | Manipur | View Website |
| 41 | North Eastern Hill University | NEHU Campus,Shillong,Mawlai | 793022 | Meghalaya | View Website |
| 42 | Pondicherry University | R Venkat Raman Nagar, Kalapet,Puducherry | 605014 | Puducherry | View Website |
| 43 | Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University | Near Fursatganj Airfield,Fursatganj,Dstt. Raebareli | 229302 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 44 | Rajiv Gandhi University | Rono Hills, P.O. Doimukh, Itanagar | 791112 | Arunachal Pradesh | View Website |
| 45 | Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University | NH-75, Near Pahuj,Dam, Gwalier Road,Jhansi | 284003 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 46 | Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University | Jakaram Village, Mulugu District, Hyderabad | 500046 | Telangana | View Website |
| 47 | Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University | Katwaria Sarai,New Mehrauli Road,New Delhi | 110016 | Delhi | View Website |
| 48 | Sikkim University | 6th Mile, SamdurP.O. Tadong,Gangtok | 737102 | Sikkim | View Website |
| 49 | Sindhu Central University | Melongthang Leh-Ladakh,Near FRL | 194101 | Ladakh | View Website |
| 50 | South Asian University | Rajpur Road, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi | 110068 | Delhi | View Website |
| 51 | Tezpur University | P.O. -Napaam, Tezpur, Dist. Sonitpur | 784028 | Assam | View Website |
| 52 | The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Makal Sadan,Amarkantak, Village-Lalpur,Dist-Anuppur | 484887 | Madhya Pradesh | View Website |
| 53 | Tripura University | NH8, University RdSuryamani Nagar,Agartala | 799130 | Tripura | View Website |
| 54 | University of Allahabad | Senate House,University Road,Old Katra, Prayagraj | 211002 | Uttar Pradesh | View Website |
| 55 | University of Delhi | North Delhi Campus,Near Mall Road | 110007 | Delhi | View Website |
| 56 | University of Hyderabad | P.O. Central University Campus, PROFESSOR C.R. RAO RAOD, GACHIBOWLI,Hyderabad | 500046 | Telangana | View Website |
| 57 | Visva Bharati | PO : Santiniketan,Birbhum | 731235 | West Bengal | View Website |