Deemed university, or deemed-to-be-university, is an accreditation granted to higher educational institutions in India by the Department of Higher Education. As of 14 November 2023[update], the UGC lists 124 institutes which were granted the deemed to be university status. In 2017, a distinct category of deemed universities was established called Institutes of Eminence Deemed to be Universities, which are regulated differently from other deemed universities to develop into world-class institutions.
List of universities
The following instituted were granted the deemed to be university status.
| State | Institute | Location | Established | Specialisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Institute of Higher Learning | Sri Vijaya Puram | 2024 | Multi-disciplinary | |
| Andhra Pradesh | Audisankara (Deemed to be University) | Gudur | 2001 (2025) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Visakhapatnam | 1980 (2007) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Vaddeswaram | 1980 (2009) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science | Madanapalle | 1998 (2025) | Technology | ||
| Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Vijayawada | 1977 (2024) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Anantapur | 1981 (1981) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research | Guntur | 1997 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Arunachal Pradesh | North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology | Itanagar | 1986 (2005) | Technology | |
| Assam | Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar | Kokrajhar | 1959 (2006) | Technology | |
| Bihar | Nava Nalanda Mahavihara | Nalanda | 1951 (2006) | Buddhist Studies | |
| Chandigarh | Punjab Engineering College | Chandigarh | 1921 (2003) | Technology | |
| Delhi | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | New Delhi | 1905 (1958) | Agricultural Science | |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | New Delhi | 1963 (2002) | Management | ||
| Indian Law Institute | New Delhi | 1956 (2004) | Law | ||
| Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | New Delhi | 2009 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | 1948 (1989) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga | New Delhi | 1998 (2021) | Yoga | ||
| National Museum Institute of the History of Art, Conservation and Museology | New Delhi | 1983 (1989) | Museology | ||
| National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration | New Delhi | 1962 (2006) | Education | ||
| National Council of Educational Research and Training | New Delhi | 1961 (2023) | Education | ||
| TERI School of Advanced Studies | New Delhi | 1998 (1999) | Applied Science | ||
| Gujarat | Gujarat Vidyapith | Ahmedabad | 1920 (1963) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Sumandeep Vidyapeeth | Waghodia | 1999 (2007) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Haryana | Lingaya's Vidyapeeth | Faridabad | 1998 (2005) | Technology, Management | |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) | Ambala | 1993 (2007) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies | Faridabad | 1997 (2008) | Technology | ||
| National Brain Research Centre | Manesar | 1997 (2002) | Neuroscience | ||
| National Dairy Research Institute | Karnal | 1923 (1989) | Dairy Research | ||
| Jharkhand | Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra | Ranchi | 1955 (1986) | Technology | |
| National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology | Ranchi | 1966 (2024) | Technology | ||
| Karnataka | BLDE (Deemed to be University) | Bijapur | 2008 | Medical Sciences | |
| Christ (Deemed to be University) | Bengaluru | 1969 (2008) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) | Bengaluru | 2025 | Interdisciplinary | ||
| Indian Institute of Science | Bengaluru | 1909 (1958) | Science | ||
| International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore | Bengaluru | 1999 (2005) | Technology | ||
| JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research | Mysore | 2008 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Jain (Deemed to be University) | Bengaluru | 1990 (2008) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Bengaluru | 1989 (2002) | Science | ||
| Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University) | Bengaluru | 1999 (2025) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research | Belgaum | 2006 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Udupi | 1953 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| NITTE | Mangaluru | 2008 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research | Kolar | 1986 (2007) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Tumkur | 2008 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana | Bengaluru | 2002 | Yoga | ||
| St. Aloysius (Deemed to be University) | Mangaluru | 1880 (2024) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | Mangaluru | 1991 (2008) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Kerala | Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Thiruvananthapuram | 2007 (2008) | Space Science | |
| Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth | Ernakulam | 2016 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Kerala Kalamandalam | Thrissur | 1930 (2006) | Performing Arts | ||
| Ladakh | Central Institute of Buddhist Studies | Leh | 2006 (2018) | Buddhist Studies | |
| Madhya Pradesh | Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education | Gwalior | 1957 (1995) | Physical Education | |
| Indian Institute of Forest Management | Bhopal | 1982 | Forestry | ||
| Madhav Institute of Technology and Science | Gwalior | 1957 (2024) | Technology | ||
| Maharashtra | Bharati Vidyapeeth | Pune | 1964 (1996) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Central Institute of Fisheries Education | Mumbai | 1961 (1989) | Fisheries Science | ||
| D. Y. Patil Education Society | Kolhapur | 1987 (2005) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | Wardha | 1950 (2005) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute | Pune | 1821 (1990) | Archeology and Linguistics | ||
| Defence Institute of Advanced Technology | Pune | 1952 (2000) | Technology | ||
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Pune | 1996 (2003) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics | Pune | 1930 (1993) | Economics | ||
| Homi Bhabha National Institute | Mumbai | 2005 | Science | ||
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research | Mumbai | 1987 (1995) | Economics | ||
| Institute of Chemical Technology | Mumbai | 1933 (2008) | Technology | ||
| International Institute for Population Sciences | Mumbai | 1956 (1985) | Population Science | ||
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences | Satara | 1982 (2005) | Medical Sciences | ||
| MGM Institute of Health Sciences | Navi Mumbai | 1982 (2006) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai | 1981 (2003) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Navi Mumbai | 2002 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences | Ahmednagar | 1976 (2003) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Symbiosis International | Pune | 1971 (2002) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Tata Institute of Fundamental Research | Mumbai | 1945 (2002) | Science | ||
| Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Mumbai | 1936 (1964) | Social Science | ||
| Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth | Pune | 1921 (1987) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Odisha | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Bhubaneswar | 2004 | Multidisciplinary, Xenophobic studies | |
| Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences | Bhubaneswar | 1993 (2017) | Social Science | ||
| Siksha 'O' Anusandhan | Bhubaneswar | 2007 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Puducherry | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth | Pondicherry | 2001 (2008) | Medical Sciences | |
| Punjab | Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Sangrur | 1989 (2007) | Technology | |
| Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology | Patiala | 1956 (1985) | Technology | ||
| Rajasthan | Banasthali Vidyapith | Tonk | 1935 (1983) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Rajasthan | IIS (Deemed to be University) | Jaipur | 1995 (2009) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Institute of Advanced Studies in Education | Churu | 1950 (2002) | Education | ||
| Jain Vishva Bharati Institute | Ladnun | 1991 | Jain Studies | ||
| Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth | Udaipur | 1937 (1987) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| LNM Institute of Information Technology | Jaipur | 2003 (2006) | Technology | ||
| National Institute of Ayurveda | Jaipur | 1976 (2020) | Ayurveda | ||
| Tamil Nadu | Academy of Maritime Education and Training | Chennai | 1993 (2007) | Marine Science | |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | 1994 (2003) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women | Coimbatore | 1957 (1988) | Home Science | ||
| B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 1984 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 1984 (2002) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Chennai Mathematical Institute | Siruseri | 1989 (2006) | Mathematics | ||
| Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | Chengalpattu | 2005 (2008) | Medical Sciences | ||
| Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Chennai | 1988 (2003) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Gandhigram Rural Institute | Dindigul | 1956 (1976) | Rural Education | ||
| Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Chennai | 1985 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Krishnankoil | 1984 (2006) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Coimbatore | 2008 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Coimbatore | 1986 (2004) | Technology | ||
| Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 2001 | Medical Sciences | ||
| Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Kumarakovil | 1989 (2008) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | Vallam | 1988 (2007) | Technology | ||
| Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology | Thanjavur | 1985 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 1987 (2001) | Technology | ||
| Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences | Chennai | 1986 (2005) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy | Thanjavur | 1984 (2001) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | Kanchipuram | 1993 | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute | Chennai | 1985 (1994) | Medical Sciences | ||
| SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Kanchipuram | 1985 (2002) | Technology | ||
| St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | 1992 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | 2008 | Technology | ||
| Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies | Chennai | 1992 (2008) | Technology | ||
| Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation | Salem | 1981 (2001) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore | 1984 (2001) | Technology | ||
| Telangana | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education | Hyderabad | 1995 (2008) | Technology, Management | |
| International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 1998 (2001) | Technology | ||
| Uttar Pradesh | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies | Varanasi | 1967 (1988) | Tibetan Studies | |
| Dayalbagh Educational Institute | Agra | 1917 (1981) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Bareilly | 1889 (1983) | Veterinary Science | ||
| Jaypee Institute of Information Technology | Noida | 2001 (2004) | Technology | ||
| Nehru Gram Bharati | Prayagraj | 1962 (2008) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences | Allahabad | 1910 (2000) | Agriculture | ||
| Santosh (Deemed to be University) | Ghaziabad | 1995 | Medical | ||
| Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology | Meerut | 2000 (2006) | Technology | ||
| Uttarakhand | Forest Research Institute | Dehradun | 1906 (1991) | Forestry | |
| Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) | Dehradun | 1993 (2008) | Technology, Management | ||
| Gurukul Kangri (Deemed to be University) | Haridwar | 1902 (1962) | Multidisciplinary | ||
| West Bengal | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | Belur | 2005 | Multidisciplinary | |
| Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute | Kolkata | 1995 (2024) | Film school | ||
| Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | Kolkata | 1876 (2018) | Basic & Applied Sciences | ||
| TCG CREST | Kolkata | 2020 | Science and Technology |
List of Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities
| Institute | State | Location | Established | Specialisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | Rajasthan | Pilani | 1946 (1964) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Karnataka | Manipal | 1953 (1993) | Multidisciplinary | |
| Shiv Nadar (Deemed to be University) | Uttar Pradesh | Greater Noida | 2011 (2022) | Multidisciplinary | |
| O. P. Jindal Global (Deemed to be University) | Haryana | Sonipat | 2009 (2020) | Multidisciplinary |
Note
In many cases, the same listing by the UGC covers several institutes. For example, the listing for Homi Bhabha National Institute covers the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and other institutes. The list above includes only the major institute granted the status, and such additional institutes are not listed separately. The date of establishment listed is the date reported by the institute. The date in parentheses is the date in which the institute was granted deemed university status.
See also
- List of autonomous higher education institutes in India
- List of universities in India
- List of central universities in India
- List of private universities in India
- List of state universities in India
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