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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 894 Universities in India

The Republic of India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, which are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative units. The majority of higher education institutions meeting the uniRank selection criteria are concentrated in the most densely populated states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all administrative divisions that include at least one Indian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Andhra Pradesh (29)  
Arunachal Pradesh (9)  
Assam (22)  
Bihar (25)  
Chandigarh (3)  
Chhattisgarh (23)  
Goa (2)  
Gujarat (70)  
Haryana (42)  
Himachal Pradesh (25)  
Jammu and Kashmir (12)  
Jharkhand (22)  
Karnataka (59)  
Kerala (20)  
Madhya Pradesh (55)  
Maharashtra (54)  
Manipur (9)  
Meghalaya (9)  
Mizoram (3)  
Nagaland (4)  
NCT of Delhi (24)  
Odisha (25)  
Puducherry (4)  
Punjab (30)  
Rajasthan (71)  
Sikkim (7)  
Tamil Nadu (53)  
Telangana (23)  
Tripura (4)  
Uttar Pradesh (79)  
Uttarakhand (34)  
West Bengal (43)  

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Overview of Indian Universities

India's higher education system is one of the world's largest, featuring diverse institutions categorized as public (government-funded) or private (self-financed). Most universities operate as non-profit entities. The system includes specialized institutes focused on technology, sciences and humanities, alongside comprehensive universities offering multidisciplinary programs. Higher education follows a three-tier structure: undergraduate (Bachelor's), postgraduate (Master's) and doctoral studies, regulated by bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Top 10 Indian Universities

1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान, मुंबई) - IIT Bombay
   Country Rank: 1 | World Rank: 543 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Est. 1958 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Engineering & Technology) | Fields: Engineering, Sciences, Humanities | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
2. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (இந்திய தொழில்நுட்பக் கழகம் சென்னை) - IITM
   Country Rank: 2 | World Rank: 600 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Est. 1959 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Engineering & Technology) | Fields: Engineering, Management, Sciences | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान कानपुर) - IIT Kanpur
   Country Rank: 3 | World Rank: 646 | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | Est. 1959 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Engineering & Technology) | Fields: Aerospace, Biological Sciences, Design | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
4. University of Delhi (दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय) - DU
   Country Rank: 4 | World Rank: 989 | New Delhi, NCT of Delhi | Est. 1922 | Public | Research-oriented | Comprehensive | Fields: Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Law | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
5. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (ইন্ডিয়ান ইনস্টিটিউট অফ টেকনোলজি, খড়গপুর) - IIT Kharagpur
   Country Rank: 5 | World Rank: 1023 | Kharagpur, West Bengal | Est. 1951 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Engineering & Technology) | Fields: Mining, Metallurgy, Ocean Engineering | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
6. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (ಮಣಿಪಾಲ್ ಅಕಾಡೆಮಿ ಆಫ್ ಹೈಯರ್ ಎಜುಕೇಶನ್) - MAHE
   Country Rank: 6 | World Rank: 1068 | Manipal, Karnataka | Est. 1993 | Private | Research-focused | Comprehensive | Fields: Medicine, Engineering, Management | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
7. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान रुड़की) - IIT Roorkee
   Country Rank: 7 | World Rank: 1120 | Roorkee, Uttarakhand | Est. 1847 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Engineering & Technology) | Fields: Earthquake Engineering, Hydrology, Architecture | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
8. Vellore Institute of Technology (விஐடி பல்கலைக்கழகம்) - VIT
   Country Rank: 8 | World Rank: 1162 | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | Est. 1984 | Private | Research-oriented | Comprehensive | Fields: IT, Business, Applied Sciences | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
9. Savitribai Phule Pune University (सावित्रीबाई फुले पुणे विद्यापीठ)
   Country Rank: 9 | World Rank: 1362 | Pune, Maharashtra | Est. 1948 | Public | Research-oriented | Comprehensive | Fields: Humanities, Social Sciences, Biotechnology | Levels: UG, PG, Doctoral
10. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (टाटा मूलभूत संशोधन संस्था) - TIFR
    Country Rank: 10 | World Rank: 1372 | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Est. 1945 | Public | Research-intensive | Specialized (Basic Sciences) | Fields: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science | Levels: PG, Doctoral

Analysis of University Types

India hosts 894 universities, with public institutions dominating at 59.3% (530 universities). Private universities constitute 39.1% (350 universities), while other categories make up the remaining 1.6%. This distribution highlights India's significant reliance on public funding for higher education, though private institutions increasingly contribute to capacity expansion and specialized programs.

Global Ranking and Standing

While no Indian universities currently rank in the global top 200, 4 institutions (0.45% of all Indian universities) feature in the top 1,000 worldwide. This underscores opportunities for enhanced global competitiveness through research investment and international collaborations among top-ranked Indian universities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities are in India?
A: India has 894 recognized universities, including 530 public and 350 private institutions.

Q: What is India's top-ranked university?
A: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) holds India's #1 position according to uniRank.

Q: Are private universities reputable in India?
A: Yes, private institutions like Manipal Academy (Rank #6) and VIT (Rank #8) feature among India's top 10 universities.

Q: How many Indian universities rank globally?
A: Four Indian universities appear in the global top 1,000, though none currently rank in the top 200.

Q: What is India's oldest top-ranked university?
A: IIT Roorkee (est. 1847) is the oldest among India's top 10 universities.

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