Central Universities in India: NIRF Rank and Admission Process
- Central universities in India are quite popular among students when it comes to quality education at an affordable cost.
- Central Universities are also considered as the premier educational institutes for higher learning in India.
- There are 47 central universities in India.
Central Universities in India are also known as the union universities that have been established by an Act of Parliament. At present, there are 47 central universities in India, out of which 40 varsities come under the preview of UGC, Department of Higher Education and Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Central universities are also considered as the premier educational institutes for higher learning in India. Uttar Pradesh is the only state with six central universities whereas Andhra Pradesh and Goa still do not have a central university. The President in power is the official 'Visitor' of all the central universities in India. He/she is also bestowed upon the responsibility of appointing a Vice Chancellors of these universities with adequate assistance from the MHRD. The President can also nominate members to the Executive Council, Selection Committee, Board of Management of these universities.
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CollegeDekho brings you the state-wise list of central universities along with their NIRF rank and admission process/qualifying examination for different courses offered at these universities.
List of Central Universities in India:
State | Name of the Central University | Year of Establishment | NIRF Rank | Admission Process/ Entrance Exam |
Uttar Pradesh | Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University | 2014 | NA |
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Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University | 2013 | NA |
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1887 | 95 |
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1916 | 03 |
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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 1996 | NA |
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1920 | 11 |
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Gujarat | Central University of Gujarat | 2009 | NA |
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Bihar | 2009 | NA |
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Nalanda University | 2010 | NA |
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Mahatma Gandhi Central University | 2016 | NA |
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Chhattisgarh | 1983 | NA |
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Haryana | Central University of Haryana | 2009 | NA |
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Himachal Pradesh | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | 2009 | NA |
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Jammu & Kashmir | Central University of Jammu | 2011 | NA |
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Central University of Kashmir | 2009 | NA |
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Jharkhand | Central University of Jharkhand | 2009 | NA |
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Karnataka | Central University of Karnataka | 2009 | NA |
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Kerala | Central University of Kerala | 2009 | NA |
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Orissa | Central University of Orissa | 2009 | NA |
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Punjab | 2009 | NA |
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Rajasthan | 2009 | NA |
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Tamil Nadu | Central University of Tamil Nadu | 2009 | NA |
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2008 | NA |
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Uttarakhand | 1973 | NA |
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West Bengal | Visva Bharati University | 1921 | 19 |
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Tripura | 1987 | NA |
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Sikkim | Sikkim University | 2007 | NA |
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Pondicherry | Pondicherry University | 1985 | 37 |
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Nagaland | 1994 | NA |
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Manipur | Manipur University | 1980 | NA |
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1993 | NA |
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Meghalaya | North Eastern Hill University | 1973 | 48 |
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Mizoram | 2000 | 58 |
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Maharashtra | Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya | 1997 | NA |
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Madhya Pradesh | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | 2007 | NA |
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Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya | 1946 | NA |
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Delhi | 1920 | 12 |
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University of Delhi | 1922 | 08 |
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1969 | 02 |
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Indira Gandhi National Open University | 1985 | NA |
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South Asian University | 2010 | NA |
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Telangana | English and Foreign Languages University | 1958 | NA |
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Maulana Azad National Urdu University | 1998 | NA |
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1974 | 07 |
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Assam | 1994 | 30 |
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1994 | 92 |
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Arunachal Pradesh | Rajiv Gandhi University | 1985 | 76 |
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Out of these 47 universities, only 10 varsities conduct the Central University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) for the admission to different courses. Rest of the universities conduct separate entrance exams and admission process for different courses.
Central universities are expected to release the admission notifications in March/ April.
We hope that the above information is useful for you. All the Best!
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