State UniversityChennai, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #2
Anna University Chennai
Premier state technical university in Tamil Nadu offering higher education in engineering, technology, architecture, and applied sciences.
State Universities
121 institutions · Official data from Ministry of Education, UGC, and respective statutory bodies.
State UniversityKolkata, West BengalNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #1
Jadavpur University Kolkata
Internationally acclaimed unitary state research university known for its faculty of engineering and technology, arts, and science.
State UniversityKolkata, West BengalNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #15
University of Calcutta
Historic multidisciplinary public state university with five Nobel laureates associated with its research departments and affiliated colleges.
State UniversityPune, MaharashtraNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #11
Savitribai Phule Pune University
One of premier public state universities in western India, popularly known as the Oxford of the East with 700+ affiliated colleges.
State UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra
University of Mumbai
One of the oldest and largest state universities in India, offering collegiate education across arts, commerce, science, and engineering.
State UniversityChennai, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #18
University of Madras
Collegiate state university in Chennai, recognized as a University with Potential for Excellence by the UGC.
State UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #7
Osmania University Hyderabad
Historic public state university in Hyderabad founded by Mir Osman Ali Khan, renowned for sciences, humanities, and engineering.
State UniversityVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra University Visakhapatnam
Premier public university in Andhra Pradesh with NAAC A++ accreditation, offering science, arts, engineering, and pharmacy disciplines.
State UniversityThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
University of Kerala
Pioneering state university of Kerala holding NAAC A++ accreditation with 16 faculties and 43 teaching and research departments.
State UniversityChandigarh, ChandigarhNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #3
Panjab University Chandigarh
Eminent inter-state public university based in Chandigarh with sprawling sector campus and teaching departments across science, arts, and law.
State UniversityJaipur, Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan
Oldest state university of Rajasthan located in Jaipur, offering research and post-graduate studies across disciplines.
State UniversityAhmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat University Ahmedabad
Largest state university in Gujarat with 300+ affiliated colleges offering diverse graduate and postgraduate programs.
State UniversityGuwahati, AssamNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #9
Gauhati University
Oldest and premier university in Northeast India, recognized as an A-grade NAAC state university.
State UniversityDibrugarh, Assam
Dibrugarh University
Easternmost university in India conducting advanced research in petroleum technology, applied geology, and life sciences.
State UniversityBhubaneswar, OdishaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #48
Utkal University Bhubaneswar
Oldest university in Odisha and 17th oldest in India, providing higher education in arts, commerce, management, and technology.
State UniversitySambalpur, Odisha
Sambalpur University
Major public state university in western Odisha with extensive postgraduate and doctoral faculties.
State UniversityBerhampur, Odisha
Berhampur University
State university in southern Odisha offering postgraduate teaching and research in marine sciences and biotechnology.
State UniversityPatna, Bihar
Patna University
Seventh oldest university of the Indian subcontinent, located on the banks of river Ganga in Patna.
State UniversityRanchi, Jharkhand
Ranchi University
Premier state university in Jharkhand offering higher education across Ranchi and tribal districts.
State UniversityLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
University of Lucknow
Historic government collegiate university in Lucknow holding NAAC A++ accreditation.
State UniversityKurukshetra, Haryana
Kurukshetra University
Leading collegiate university in Haryana with NAAC A++ accreditation covering 45 departments and institutes.
State UniversityRohtak, HaryanaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #46
Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak
Public state university with NAAC A+ grade offering academic programs in engineering, pharmacy, and management.
State UniversityAmritsar, Punjab
Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar
Eminent state university with NAAC A++ accreditation and University with Potential for Excellence status by UGC.
State UniversityPatiala, PunjabNIRF 2025 Pharmacy #59
Punjabi University Patiala
Collegiate state university in Patiala established to promote Punjabi language, art, and scientific research.
State UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Bangalore University
Major public state university based in Bengaluru offering extensive science, arts, commerce, and engineering programs.
State UniversityMysuru, KarnatakaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #20
University of Mysore
First university established in Karnataka and sixth oldest in India, recognized for research in life sciences.
State UniversityDharwad, Karnataka
Karnatak University Dharwad
Prestigious public state university serving northern Karnataka with university departments in Dharwad.
State UniversityMalappuram, Kerala
University of Calicut
Largest university in Kerala by student strength and affiliated colleges, holding NAAC A+ accreditation.
State UniversityKottayam, KeralaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #17
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
Premier state university in central Kerala holding NAAC A++ accreditation with strong interdisciplinary research institutes.
State UniversityKochi, Kerala
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Autonomous state science and technology university recognized for photonics, polymer technology, and marine sciences.
State UniversityCoimbatore, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #10
Bharathiar University Coimbatore
Top-ranked state university in western Tamil Nadu with NAAC A++ accreditation and notable physical and chemical sciences research.
State UniversityTiruchirappalli, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #16
Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli
State university named after revolutionary poet Bharathidasan, known for non-linear dynamics and marine science research.
State UniversityMadurai, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #31
Madurai Kamaraj University
University with Potential for Excellence status in biological sciences and genetics, based in historic Madurai.
State UniversityTirupati, Andhra PradeshNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #47
Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati
Prominent state university in Tirupati offering arts, sciences, engineering, and oriental studies.
State UniversityWarangal, Telangana
Kakatiya University Warangal
Public state university in Warangal holding NAAC A+ accreditation with postgraduate centers across north Telangana.
State UniversityKolhapur, MaharashtraNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #45
Shivaji University Kolhapur
Prominent state university in southern Maharashtra catering to Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara districts.
State UniversityChhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University
Major university in the Marathwada region dedicated to education and research in science, humanities, and law.
State UniversityAnand, Gujarat
Sardar Patel University Vallabh Vidyanagar
Rural university established to promote education and technical development in Gujarat.
State UniversityVadodara, GujaratNIRF 2025 Pharmacy #46
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Only English-medium state university in Gujarat, renowned for its Faculty of Fine Arts, Technology, and Performing Arts.
State UniversityIndore, Madhya PradeshNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #49
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore
First university in Madhya Pradesh to receive NAAC A+ accreditation, known for institute of management studies and computing.
State UniversityBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Barkatullah University Bhopal
State university in Bhopal offering collegiate education and research facilities across central Madhya Pradesh.
State UniversityGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Jiwaji University Gwalior
Leading state university in northern MP holding NAAC A++ accreditation with faculties in physical education and neuroscience.
State UniversityUdaipur, Rajasthan
Mohanlal Sukhadia University Udaipur
Multi-faculty state university in southern Rajasthan catering to tribal and regional educational development.
State UniversityNainital, UttarakhandNIRF 2025 Pharmacy #73
Kumaun University Nainital
Premier university of the Kumaun Himalayan region with specialized centers for high-altitude plant and environmental studies.
State UniversityJammu, Jammu And Kashmir
University of Jammu
First university in India to receive ISO 9001 certification and NAAC A+ accreditation in Jammu division.
State UniversitySrinagar, Jammu And Kashmir
University of Kashmir Srinagar
Apex public state university in Kashmir Valley holding NAAC A+ grade situated on the banks of Dal Lake.
State UniversityShimla, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
Premier state university nestled in Summer Hill Shimla offering comprehensive education in humanities, sciences, and law.
State UniversityTaleigao, Goa
Goa University
Sole state university in Goa offering graduate research in marine sciences, computer science, and Latin American studies.
State UniversityKochi, KeralaNIRF 2025 Agriculture #31
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
First fisheries university in India established exclusively for education and research in ocean studies.
State UniversityThrissur, KeralaNIRF 2025 Agriculture #12
Kerala Agricultural University
Primary institution providing human resources and research technology for agricultural development in Kerala.
State UniversityCoimbatore, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #42
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore
Leading agricultural university in South India with historical roots dating back to the 1868 Saidapet farm school.
State UniversityChennai, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 Agriculture #26
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
First veterinary university in Asia dedicated to research and clinical veterinary training.
State UniversityChennai, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University Chennai
Pioneering law university established by Tamil Nadu government affiliating all government law colleges in the state.
State UniversityKannur, Kerala
Kannur University
State university providing collegiate education across the northern Malabar region of Kerala.
State UniversityTirunelveli, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #33
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli
Regional state university named after the renowned scholar Sundaram Pillai, serving southern districts of Tamil Nadu.
State UniversityKaraikudi, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #14
Alagappa University Karaikudi
Unitary state university with NAAC A+ accreditation, known for nanoscience and biotechnology.
State UniversitySalem, Tamil NaduNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #40
Periyar University Salem
State university in Salem named after social reformer Thanthai Periyar, with strong science research output.
State UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
Thiruvalluvar University Vellore
Collegiate state university affiliating arts and science colleges across Vellore and Tiruvannamalai.
State UniversityRamtek, Maharashtra
Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University Ramtek
Specialized Sanskrit and oriental studies state university in Ramtek, Maharashtra.
State UniversityAkola, Maharashtra
Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth Akola
Agricultural state university catering to Vidarbha region, focused on cotton, soybean, and dryland farming.
State UniversityParbhani, Maharashtra
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth
Agricultural university in Marathwada developing drought-resilient crops and farm machinery.
State UniversityRahuri, Maharashtra
Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Rahuri
Premier agricultural state university in western Maharashtra renowned for sugarcane and horticulture research.
State UniversityLudhiana, PunjabNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #28
Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana
Historic birthplace of India Green Revolution, consistently ranked as the #1 agricultural university in India.
State UniversityLudhiana, PunjabNIRF 2025 Agriculture #30
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Premier veterinary science university in Punjab advancing dairy animal health and biotechnology.
State UniversityHisar, HaryanaNIRF 2025 Agriculture #10
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
One of Asia biggest agricultural universities with extensive research programs in dryland agriculture and wheat breeding.
State UniversityHisar, HaryanaNIRF 2025 Agriculture #37
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Autonomous veterinary university advancing livestock health and disease diagnosis.
State UniversityPantnagar, Uttarakhand
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
First agricultural university in India, inaugurated by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, considered the harbinger of Green Revolution.
State UniversityKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology
Agricultural university in central Uttar Pradesh serving 29 districts in the Gangetic plain.
State UniversityAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology
State agricultural university in eastern UP focused on flood-prone agricultural research.
State UniversityMeerut, Uttar Pradesh
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology
Agricultural university catering to the sugarcane-rich western Uttar Pradesh belt.
State UniversitySrinagar, Jammu And Kashmir
SKUAST Kashmir
Agricultural university specialized in temperate agriculture, saffron research, and cold-water fisheries.
State UniversityJammu, Jammu And Kashmir
SKUAST Jammu
Agricultural and veterinary university for the subtropical and intermediate hill zones of Jammu region.
State UniversitySolan, Himachal PradeshNIRF 2025 Agriculture #20
Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
First university of horticulture and forestry in Asia, pioneering apple and fruit research in North India.
State UniversityPalampur, Himachal Pradesh
CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
Premier hill agricultural university nestled in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh.
State UniversityBengaluru, KarnatakaNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #37
University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Pioneering agricultural university in southern Karnataka conducting dryland ragi and sericulture research.
State UniversityDharwad, KarnatakaNIRF 2025 Agriculture #35
University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad
Leading agricultural institution for northern Karnataka with extensive research in jowar, pulses, and oilseeds.
State UniversityBidar, Karnataka
Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
Specialized animal and dairy husbandry state university headquartered in Bidar.
State UniversityBagalkot, Karnataka
University of Horticultural Sciences Bagalkot
Dedicated horticulture university established to boost fruits, vegetables, and floriculture cultivation.
State UniversityGuntur, Andhra Pradesh
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
Historic state agricultural university of Andhra Pradesh headquartered at Lam, Guntur.
State UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
Specialized state university dedicated to veterinary clinical medicine and dairy technology.
State UniversityHyderabad, Telangana
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
State agricultural university of Telangana conducting rice and cotton hybrid agronomy research.
State UniversityHyderabad, Telangana
PV Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University
Veterinary and animal sciences state university established at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
State UniversityBhubaneswar, Odisha
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Second oldest agricultural university in India offering veterinary, forestry, and agriculture courses.
State UniversityMohanpur, West Bengal
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
Premier agricultural university in West Bengal known for jute and rice breeding programs.
State UniversityKolkata, West BengalNIRF 2025 Agriculture #39
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
Specialized animal husbandry, dairy and fishery science state university in Kolkata.
State UniversityCooch Behar, West Bengal
Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya
State agricultural university serving the sub-Himalayan Terai agricultural ecosystem.
State UniversityRanchi, Jharkhand
Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi
State agricultural and forestry university dedicated to tribal dryland agro-forestry in Jharkhand.
State UniversityBhagalpur, Bihar
Bihar Agricultural University Sabour
Agricultural university located at historic Sabour farm, advancing eastern Bihar agricultural development.
State UniversityPatna, Bihar
Bihar Animal Sciences University Patna
State university established for livestock health, fisheries, and dairy technology in Bihar.
State UniversityJorhat, AssamNIRF 2025 Agriculture #18
Assam Agricultural University Jorhat
First agricultural university in the entire North Eastern Region of India.
State UniversityRaipur, ChhattisgarhNIRF 2025 Agriculture #28
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur
Agricultural university managing one of the world largest germplasm collections of indigenous rice varieties.
State UniversityDurg, Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya Durg
Veterinary and dairy science state university in Chhattisgarh.
State UniversityJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya Jabalpur
Pioneering agricultural university of central India responsible for major pulse and soybean research.
State UniversityGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya
Agricultural state university serving the northern Chambal and Gwalior agro-climatic zones.
State UniversityJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University
State veterinary and animal husbandry university in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
State UniversityAnand, GujaratNIRF 2025 Agriculture #27
Anand Agricultural University
Agricultural university located at the dairy capital of India, closely partnered with the Amul cooperative movement.
State UniversityJunagadh, Gujarat
Junagadh Agricultural University
Agricultural university focused on groundnut, sesame, and arid horticulture in the Saurashtra region.
State UniversityNavsari, GujaratNIRF 2025 Agriculture #34
Navsari Agricultural University
State university in south Gujarat specializing in coastal salinity, mango, and sapota research.
State UniversityDantiwada, Gujarat
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
University dedicated to semi-arid crops, cumin, and mustard breeding in north Gujarat.
State UniversityTirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam Tirupati
Premier state university for women education, science, and vocational training located in the temple town of Tirupati.
State UniversityPune, MaharashtraNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #43
COEP Technological University Pune
Third oldest engineering institution in Asia, renowned for autonomous technical pedagogy and robust alumni network.
State UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #13
Delhi Technological University
Formerly Delhi College of Engineering (DCE), premier state technical university situated in Bawana, Delhi.
State UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #39
Netaji Subhas University of Technology
State technological university in Dwarka, New Delhi with legacy excellence in computer science and electronics.
State UniversityNew Delhi, Delhi
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women
First women-only technical university in India, empowering female engineers in computer science and mechanical automation.
State UniversityKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur
Historic premier engineering university in Uttar Pradesh known for oil, paint, food, and chemical technology.
State UniversityGorakhpur, Uttar PradeshNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #23
Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology
Residential state technical university established by transforming historic MMMEC Gorakhpur.
State UniversityHyderabad, TelanganaNIRF 2025 University #81
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
First technological university in India, affiliating engineering and pharmacy colleges across Telangana.
State UniversityKakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Public technical university in coastal Andhra Pradesh affiliating colleges across eastern coastal districts.
State UniversityAnantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur
Technical university serving the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh from historic Anantapur engineering college.
State UniversityVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra University College of Engineering
Constituent autonomous college of Andhra University overlooking the Bay of Bengal.
State UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
University Visvesvaraya College of Engineering
Historic technical institute founded by Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, granted autonomous status on IIT model.
State UniversityChandigarh, Chandigarh
University Institute of Engineering and Technology Chandigarh
In-campus engineering department of Panjab University in Sector 25, Chandigarh.
State UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #22
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Public state university in Dwarka, New Delhi affiliating 120+ professional colleges across the National Capital Region.
State UniversityAnand, Gujarat
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya
First engineering college of Gujarat state inaugurated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
State UniversityJodhpur, Rajasthan
MBM University Jodhpur
Oldest technical university in Rajasthan, renowned for mining, petroleum, and civil engineering.
State UniversitySambalpur, Odisha
Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology Burla
Historic engineering university in Burla near the Hirakud dam, formerly University College of Engineering.
State UniversityBhubaneswar, Odisha
Odisha University of Technology and Research
Premier state technical university in Bhubaneswar, transformed from the College of Engineering and Technology (CET).
State UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshNIRF 2025 StatePublicUniversity #29
King George Medical University Lucknow
Historic medical university in Lucknow, premier health and surgical referral center of northern India.
State UniversityKolkata, West Bengal
IPGMER and SSKM Hospital Kolkata
Oldest hospital in Kolkata and eastern India premier post-graduate surgical teaching institute.
State UniversityHowrah, West Bengal
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira Belur Math
Residential autonomous college for boys managed by Ramakrishna Mission adjacent to Belur Math.
State UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
St Joseph University Bengaluru
Eminent Jesuit university in central Bengaluru, upgraded to university status under RUSA.