🏛️ UGC Recognized & NIRF Ranked Universities ✓ 221 Universities Found

Top Universities in India 2026: NIRF Rankings, Fees, Courses & Admissions

Discover verified Central, State Public, Deemed, and Private Universities across India (IISc, JNU, DU, BHU, Anna University, Manipal, BITS Pilani, VIT, Calcutta University). Compare NIRF scores, NAAC grades, tuition fee structures, accepted entrance exams (CUET, JEE, NEET, CAT, GATE), affiliated colleges, and median campus placements.

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NIRF Rank #2 Central University Estd. 1969 UGC Recognized

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (JNU New Delhi)

New Delhi, Delhi, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.91), AIU Member
4.8 (420 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹1,500 - ₹65,000
Average Placement CTC
₹11.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹33.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: BA (Hons) Languages, B.Tech, MA, M.Sc, MCA, MPH, M.Tech, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #3 Central University Estd. 1920 UGC Recognized

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) (JMI New Delhi)

New Delhi, Delhi, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.83), AICTE, COA, DCI Approved
4.7 (510 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹7,500 - ₹150,000
Average Placement CTC
₹9.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹25.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, B.Arch, BDS, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #5 Central University Estd. 1916 UGC Recognized

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) (BHU Varanasi)

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized, Institute of Eminence (IoE), NAAC A
4.8 (780 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹4,500 - ₹85,000
Average Placement CTC
₹10.4 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹32.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: MBBS, B.Sc (Agri), BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA, M.Sc, MCA, MD, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #6 Central University Estd. 1922 UGC Recognized

University of Delhi (DU) (Delhi University (DU))

New Delhi, Delhi, India  |  UGC Recognized, Institute of Eminence (IoE), NAAC A++
4.8 (1200 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹8,000 - ₹65,000
Average Placement CTC
₹11.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹44.8 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: BA (Hons), B.Com (Hons), B.Sc (Hons), B.Tech, LLB, MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #8 Central University Estd. 1920 UGC Recognized

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (AMU Aligarh)

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ Grade, AICTE, MCI, BCI Approved
4.6 (610 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹6,500 - ₹95,000
Average Placement CTC
₹8.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹24.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
AMU Entrance Exam
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #11 Central University Estd. 1974 UGC Recognized

University of Hyderabad (UoH) (HCU Hyderabad)

Hyderabad, Telangana, India  |  UGC Recognized, Institute of Eminence (IoE), NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.73)
4.8 (390 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹9,500 - ₹75,000
Average Placement CTC
₹10.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹23.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: Integrated M.Sc, Integrated MA, M.Sc, MA, MCA, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #12 State University (Government) Estd. 1857 UGC Recognized

Calcutta University (CU Kolkata)

Kolkata, West Bengal, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A Grade, AIU Member
4.6 (520 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹3,500 - ₹45,000
Average Placement CTC
₹9.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹22.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
WBJEE
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Tech, MA, M.Sc, M.Com, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #25 Central University Estd. 2006 UGC Recognized

Central University of Amaravati (CU Amaravati)

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.4 (429 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹16,031 - ₹63,299
Average Placement CTC
₹9.7 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹27.4 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #35 Central University Estd. 1995 UGC Recognized

Central University of Visakhapatnam (CU Visakhapatnam)

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.4 (221 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹15,138 - ₹70,069
Average Placement CTC
₹8.9 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹26.1 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #45 State University (Government) Estd. 1948 UGC Recognized

University of Kashmir (Kashmir University)

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.65)
4.6 (320 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹7,500 - ₹42,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹17.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
KU Entrance Test
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Tech, MA, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #45 Central University Estd. 1983 UGC Recognized

Central University of Tirupati (CU Tirupati)

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.5 (308 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,670 - ₹65,190
Average Placement CTC
₹9.7 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹23.4 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #55 Central University Estd. 1985 UGC Recognized

Central University of Guntur (CU Guntur)

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.5 (375 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,156 - ₹70,055
Average Placement CTC
₹9.4 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹22.1 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #56 State University (Government) Estd. 1969 UGC Recognized

University of Jammu (Jammu University)

Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ (CGPA 3.51)
4.6 (290 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹8,500 - ₹45,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹16.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JUET
Popular Degrees: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Sc, MA, M.Com, M.Tech, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #60 Deemed University (Government Funded) Estd. 1936 UGC Recognized

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) (TISS Mumbai)

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ Grade
4.8 (380 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹45,000 - ₹110,000
Average Placement CTC
₹16.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹38.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-PG
Popular Degrees: BA (Social Sciences), MA (HRM & LR, Social Work, Public Policy), MHA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #65 Central University Estd. 2006 UGC Recognized

Central University of Kurnool (CU Kurnool)

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.6 (273 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,249 - ₹63,933
Average Placement CTC
₹9.3 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹27.9 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #69 Central University Estd. 1994 UGC Recognized

Tezpur University (TU Tezpur)

Tezpur, Assam, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A+ Grade
4.6 (280 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹18,000 - ₹75,000
Average Placement CTC
₹8.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹20.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
JEE Main
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, Integrated M.Sc, MA, M.Sc, MCA, MBA, M.Tech, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #75 Central University Estd. 1981 UGC Recognized

Central University of Anantapur (CU Anantapur)

Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.8 (430 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹15,705 - ₹68,905
Average Placement CTC
₹9.6 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹24.9 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #76 State University (Government) Estd. 1956 UGC Recognized

Kurukshetra University (KUK) (KUK Kurukshetra)

Kurukshetra, Haryana, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.56)
4.5 (360 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹15,000 - ₹65,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.2 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹17.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
KUK Entrance
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Tech, MA, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #78 Central University Estd. 2001 UGC Recognized

Mizoram University (MZU Aizawl)

Aizawl, Mizoram, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A Grade
4.5 (190 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,000 - ₹65,000
Average Placement CTC
₹6.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹15.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Sc, BA, M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, MBA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #80 Central University Estd. 1973 UGC Recognized

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) (NEHU Shillong)

Shillong, Meghalaya, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A Grade
4.5 (230 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹12,000 - ₹60,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹16.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #83 Central University Estd. 2009 UGC Recognized

Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) (CURAJ Ajmer)

Ajmer, Rajasthan, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.54)
4.5 (230 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹14,000 - ₹58,000
Average Placement CTC
₹7.8 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹18.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: Integrated M.Sc, B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, MBA, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #85 Central University Estd. 2002 UGC Recognized

Central University of Nellore (CU Nellore)

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.5 (236 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹16,810 - ₹74,263
Average Placement CTC
₹9.1 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹25.5 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #88 State University (Government) Estd. 1948 UGC Recognized

Gauhati University (GU Guwahati)

Guwahati, Assam, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A Grade
4.5 (340 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹8,500 - ₹45,000
Average Placement CTC
₹6.5 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹15.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
Assam CEE
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, M.Tech, MA, M.Sc, MCA, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #90 Central University Estd. 2009 UGC Recognized

Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) (CUSB Gaya)

Gaya, Bihar, India  |  UGC Recognized, NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.58)
4.5 (210 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹11,000 - ₹45,000
Average Placement CTC
₹6.9 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹16.0 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: BA B.Ed, B.Sc B.Ed, BA LLB, M.Sc, MA, M.Tech, Ph.D
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NIRF Rank #95 Central University Estd. 2005 UGC Recognized

Central University of Kakinada (CU Kakinada)

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India  |  UGC Recognized under Section 2(f) & 12(B), AIU Member, NAAC Accredited
4.7 (155 reviews)
Annual Tuition Fees
₹16,399 - ₹70,603
Average Placement CTC
₹10.0 LPA
Highest Placement CTC
₹23.7 LPA
Accepted Entrance Tests
CUET-UG
Popular Degrees: B.Tech, BBA, B.Sc, BA, B.Com, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, MA, LLM, Ph.D
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