Top 10 UGC Approved Private Universities in India

Posted by Education Consultant on March 18th, 2020

University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory organization in India. It has power and holds the authority to approve the universities in India after checking the educational standards of the university. Top universities in India are UGC recognized universities and comes in the list of most trusted university of education in India. Degree from UGC approved universities are authentic and is accepted everywhere in the world. Some of the UGC approved private universities in India are listed here-

  1. The SRM University  - The SRM Educational Group is spreading over seven campuses in India. The university has the best teaching quality and a strong research record. It offers a varied range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in Engineering & Technology, Management Studies, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, and Science & Humanities. Today, it is a broad-based, research-intensive institution with a global platform.

  2. Lingaya's VidyapeethLingaya's Vidyapeeth is one of the top universities in India. It is a deemed to be University under the UGC Act 1956. The university emphasis to promote quality education through the professional courses available at the college from various departments including Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Management, Computer Applications, Science, Humanities & Social Science, Pharmacy, Education, Mass Communication and other emerging areas. Lingaya’s is ranked no. 1 in Haryana by MHRD among self-financed Management and overall 40th in India. The University provides vocational training to the village youth during summer vacation by offering them access to the University premises for learning different skills. The training is also given through the English Language Club available at the university campus. Visit the website of Lingaya's Vidyapeeth for more details about the university. 

  3. GITAM University -  It is a UGC approved private university located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, popularly known as GITAM University, was founded by Dr. MVVS. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist.

  4. Amity University - Amity University is one of the largest and top universities in India, established in the Year of 2005. It has made its presence felt through its quality education provided with various courses. The brand touches almost every academic aspect from Nursery to Ph.D. and Engineering to Nano-Technologies. The University offers education through both, regular and distance learning in diverse streams ranging from courses in engineering, law, medical to forensic sciences, animation and anthropology and many more. Visit the website of the university for more details about the courses.

  5. Manav Rachna University - MRU is a leading UGC approved private university, offering global education. MRU has been ranked 4th among the Emerging Engineering Institutes of the country. The university is listed on the official website of the Government of Haryana. It is one of the best institutes in providing quality education.

  6. Chandigarh University - CU is a private university, established by the Punjab State Legislature and is recognized by UGC Act, 1956. The university is globally recognized as a Centre of Excellence for Research, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and disseminating knowledge by providing inspirational learning to produce professionals for serving the society. It offers a curriculum to match international standards along with training and inculcation of Human and Ethical values to meet the needs of industry and civil society.

  7. Ahmedabad University -  It is a private, non-profit institution that offers a diverse range of academic programs to enable students to grow into all-round professionals. The programs include undergraduate, graduate and doctorate in engineering, life sciences, management, arts, computer science and so on.


  8. Rai University - Rai University provides global education and empowering opportunities for all sections of society. University has special scholarships toward deserving girl students and rural youth. It is also a pioneer in innovative learning practices that build skills, develop inventive thinking, enhance employability as well as foster an entrepreneurial mindset. The university promotes studies with a focus on industry-relevant and skills-oriented curriculum in the disciplines of engineering, technology, management, journalism, mass communication, etc. 

  9. The K.R Mangalam University - It is a private university located at Gurgaon and is affiliated by UGC. University provides its students with ample opportunities to develop self-motivation and creativity. Its unique learning program inculcates in students the importance of life building traits like dedication, commitment, hard work, reliability, sincerity, team spirit, and transparency.


  10. OPJS University - OPJS University is approved by UGC and is located in Churu, Rajasthan. The mission of the Institute is to contribute to nation and society at the highest international levels of excellence and to stand on the same scaffold with other universities of eminence.

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