Where Dreams Meet Reality Get Admitted to Central University

By Menka Singh / August 16, 2024

8. UNIVERSITY OF ALLAHABAD
Founded in 1887, the University of Allahabad is recognized as one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in India. It was designated as an Institution of National Importance and became a Central University under the University of Allahabad Act, 2005, which took effect on July 14, 2005. The University conducts its academic programs through various teaching departments, including on-campus faculties, university institutes, and an independent center. For further information, please visit: www.allduniv.ac.in (link is external)

9. RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Rajiv Gandhi University, located in Itanagar, was established under an Act of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and was recognized as a Central University under the Rajiv Gandhi University Act, 2006, which came into effect on April 9, 2007. For further information, please visit: www.rgu.ac.in (link is external)

10. TRIPURA UNIVERSITY
Tripura University was established through an Act of the Tripura Legislative Assembly and was recognized as a Central University under the Tripura University Act, 2006, which became effective on July 2, 2007. For further information, please visit: http://www.tripurauniv.in (link is external)

11. SIKKIM UNIVERSITY
Sikkim University, located in Gangtok, was established as a teaching and affiliating institution under the Sikkim University Act of 2006, which became effective on July 2, 2007. For further information, please visit: http://www.cus.ac.in/ (link is external)

12. THE ENGLISH AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY
The Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages in Hyderabad has been designated as a Central University, officially named the English and Foreign Languages University, under the English and Foreign Languages University Act of 2006, which took effect on August 3, 2007. This multi-campus University includes locations in Lucknow and Shillong, in addition to its main campus in Hyderabad. To achieve its goals, the University offers various on-campus programs leading to M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in English and several foreign languages, including Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Additionally, it provides part-time certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma courses both on-campus and through distance learning. For more information, please visit: http://www.efluniversity.ac.in (link is external)

13. ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which began as M.A.O. College, was established as a Central University through an Act of Parliament in 1920. It is recognized as one of the leading fully residential academic institutions in the nation. For more information, please visit: www.amu.ac.in (link is external)

14. BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
Banaras Hindu University, founded in 1916 as a teaching and residential institution, is among the oldest and largest Central Universities in India. For more information, please visit: www.bhu.ac.in (link is external)

15. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY
Jawaharlal Nehru University, situated in New Delhi, was established in 1969. The University primarily focuses on postgraduate education and research. For more information, please visit: www.jnu.ac.in (link is external)

16. JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA
Jamia Millia Islamia, which has operated as a deemed university since 1962, attained the designation of a Central University in December 1988. The institution provides education from the nursery level through to postgraduate and doctoral studies. It offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as Ph.D. programs across multiple disciplines. For more details, click here: www.jmi.nic.in (link is external)

17. VISVA BHARATI
Visva Bharati, an educational establishment founded by the esteemed Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in 1921, was officially recognized as a Central University in 1951 through an Act of Parliament. The institution offers educational programs ranging from primary education to postgraduate and doctoral levels. For more details, click here: www.visva-bharati.ac.in (link is external)

18. UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
Established by an Act of Parliament in 1974, the University of Hyderabad has developed into a leading institution for postgraduate education and research in India. The university’s academic programs are organized through its various Schools of Study. Notably, the School of Medicine and the School of Engineering Sciences & Technology were founded in 2007. Additionally, the Centre for Distance Education provides programs in a distance learning format.
For more details, click here: www.uohyd.ernet.in (link is external)

19. PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
Pondicherry University was established by an Act of Parliament in 1985 as a teaching and affiliating university, with jurisdiction over the Union Territories of Pondicherry and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the potential to extend to Lakshadweep. The university offers postgraduate, M.Tech, M.Phil, Ph.D. programs, and PG Diploma courses. For more details, click here: http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ (link is external)

20. BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
Established in 1996, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is located in Lucknow and functions as a Central University. Its primary aim is to foster advanced knowledge through educational and research facilities in the fields of science, cutting-edge technology, and related disciplines, including agricultural technology and rural crafts, which are essential for the upliftment of socially and economically marginalized communities. Additionally, the University is dedicated to promoting the study of the principles championed by Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar throughout his lifetime. For further information, please visit: www.bbau.ac.in/ (link is external)

21. MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL URDU UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1998 in Hyderabad, the Maulana Azad National Urdu University is tasked with the promotion and development of the Urdu language. It aims to provide higher, technical, and vocational education in Urdu through both traditional and distance learning methods. For further information, please visit: http://www.manuu.ac.in (link is external)

22. MAHATMA GANDHI ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya was established in 1997 in Wardha. The University’s mission is to promote and enhance Hindi language and literature. To achieve this, it facilitates active comparative studies and research in Hindi and other Indian languages. The institution also offers research, education, and training programs in areas such as translation, interpretation, and linguistics, aimed at improving the practical application of Hindi. Furthermore, it seeks to engage with Hindi scholars and organizations interested in Hindi internationally and to popularize the language through a distance education system. For further information, please visit: www.hindivishwa.org (link is external).

23. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY (IGNOU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was founded in 1985 through an Act of Parliament, tasked with two primary objectives: (i) to enhance access and equity in higher education via distance learning, and (ii) to promote, coordinate, and establish standards within open learning and distance education frameworks. Since its inception, IGNOU has experienced significant growth and has established itself as a prominent international institution in the realm of Open and Distance Learning. For further information, please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in (link is external)

24. INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL TRIBAL UNIVERSITY
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, located in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, was created by an Act of the Parliament of India. It was officially established through the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act of 2007, with its first Vice-Chancellor appointed on July 8, 2008. The University operates under a national jurisdiction and receives full funding from the Central Government via the University Grants Commission. It aims to fulfill the long-standing aspiration of tribal communities for higher education. For additional details, please visit: http://igntu.nic.in/ (link is external)

25. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR
The Central University of Bihar was founded in 2009 by the Government of India in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. A key aim of the University is to disseminate and enhance knowledge by offering educational and research opportunities in various fields of study that it considers appropriate. For more information, please visit: http://www.cub.ac.in/ (link is external)

26. GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya was founded in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. Previously known as Guru Ghasidas University (GGU), it was established through an Act of the State Legislative Assembly and officially inaugurated on June 16, 1983. This institution serves as a residential and affiliating university, with its jurisdiction encompassing the Bilaspur Revenue Division in the state of Chhattisgarh. For more details, click here: http://ggu.ac.in/ (link is external)

27. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT
The Central University of Gujarat was created by the Parliament under the Central University Act of 2009, aiming to promote the dissemination and advancement of knowledge. Its objectives include the establishment of integrated courses, the education and training of personnel for national development, the enhancement of innovative teaching and learning methods, and a focused effort on improving the social and economic conditions and welfare of the populace, along with their intellectual, academic, and cultural growth. For more details, click here: http://www.cug.ac.in/ (link is external)

28. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HARYANA
Established by an Act of Parliament in 2009, the Central University of Haryana aims to disseminate and advance knowledge by offering instructional and research facilities across various fields of study. The University also emphasizes the creation of integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, science, and technology within its educational framework. For more details, click here: http://www.cuh.ac.in/ (link is external)

29. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH
This University was established in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009 enacted by the Indian Parliament. Its primary goals include the dissemination and advancement of knowledge through the provision of instructional and research facilities in various fields of study, as well as the establishment of integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, and sciences. For more details, click here: http://www.cuhimachal.ac.in/ (link is external)

30. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
The Central University of Kashmir, previously referred to as the Central University of Jammu and Kashmir, was founded in March 2009 in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. The University commenced its MBA, M.Sc. in Information Technology, and M.A. in English programs at the Transit Campus starting August 25, 2010. For further information, please visit: http://www.cukashmir.ac.in/ (link is external)

31. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JHARKHAND
Established in March 2009 under the Central Universities Act of 2009, the Central University of Jharkhand is dedicated to advancing research in innovative technologies. For further information, please visit: http://www.cuj.ac.in (link is external)

33. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KARNATAKA
The Central University of Karnataka (CUK) was created by an Act of Parliament (No. 3 of 2009) in Gulbarga, Karnataka. With jurisdiction across the entire state, CUK began its operations in the academic year starting August 2009, adhering to its commitment to achieving high standards of academic excellence, promoting equity in enrollment and recruitment, and establishing itself as a leading national educational and research institution. For further information, please visit: http://www.cuk.ac.in (link is external)

34. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
The Central University of Kerala was established in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. It began its operations in January 2009, offering two academic programs: MA in English and Comparative Literature and MA in Economics. CUK has jurisdiction throughout the state and is authorized to set up regional centers in any area within Kerala. For further information, please visit: http://www.cukerala.ac.in (link is external).

35. Dr. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA
This institution was designated as a Central University effective January 15, 2009. In addition to traditional undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs, it offers a variety of subjects including Geology, Pharmacy, Criminology and Forensic Science, Anthropology, Performing Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, Adult Education, Electronics, Business Management, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Computer Applications. The Institute of Distance Education at the University provides several self-financed correspondence courses such as M.Lib.Sc., B.Lib., MC(J), BJ(C), PG Diploma in Environmental Marketing, Personnel Management, and PG Diploma in Criminology and Police Administration. For further information, please visit: http://www.dhsgsu.ac.in/ (link is external)

36. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ORISSA
The Central University of Orissa was founded by the Parliament in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. The University is esteemed for the quality of its faculty and their ability to balance teaching with research; for the active involvement of its students in scholarship, leadership, and education relevant to the economy; for its broad network of collaborations; for its diverse and inclusive campus environment; and for its dedication to tackling the educational, economic, and cultural issues faced by tribal communities. For further information, please visit: http://cuo.org (link is external)

37. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF PUNJAB
The Central University of Punjab was established under the Central Universities Act of 2009. Among its primary objectives are the dissemination and advancement of knowledge through the provision of instructional and research facilities in various fields deemed appropriate, as well as the establishment of integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, science, and technology within its educational offerings. For further information, please visit: http://www.centralunipunjab.com/ (link is external)

38. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU
The Central University of Tamil Nadu was founded in accordance with the Central Universities Act of 2009. Currently, the University offers four academic programs, including M.A. in English Studies and Integrated M.Sc. degrees in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For further information, please visit: http://www.cutn.ac.in/ (link is external)

39. HEMWATI NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARWAL UNIVERSITY
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University was initially established in December 1973 and later designated as a Central University in January 2009. The institution comprises three campuses and over 180 affiliated colleges and institutes, which include both state-run and self-financed entities. The University provides a diverse range of higher education courses and academic programs across ten faculties. For additional details, please visit: http://www.hnbgu.ac.in/ (link is external)

40. CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
The Central University of Jammu was established on August 8, 2011, under the provisions of the Central Universities Act, 2009 (Act No. 25 of 2009). For more information, please visit: http://www.cujammu.in (link is external).

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Where Dreams Meet Reality Get Admitted to Central University