Top Universities in 2024

It was the year 1998, when Shri Narayan Das Agrawal decided to fulfill the dream of his father, Late Shri Ganeshi Lal Agrawal, of establishing an institute for quality education for the people and the region & beyond. Our honorable Chancellor, Shri Narayan Das Agrawal established Sri Jagannath Prasad Ganeshi Lal Bajaj Charitable Trust Samiti in an attempt to make the holy city Mathura a recognized destination for knowledge seekers from different spheres of life and parts of the country. This paved the way for the establishment of a significant milestone at the karmabhoomi of the versatile and wise Lord Krishna.

Gurugram University aspires to be one of the most prestigious universities in Haryana, serving as a microcosm of the Indian nation by welcoming students from every region, background and social stratum of society.

The University has commenced its academic journey from the campus of the newly constructed Rao Tula Ram College of Science and Commerce. With a broad spectrum of academic programmes across diverse disciplines, Gurugram University (GU) is steadily progressing towards becoming a globally recognized institution.

The University is committed to nurturing knowledge ambassadors — individuals who not only excel academically but also contribute meaningfully to society through innovation, integrity and leadership.
Equipped with world-class infrastructure and a commitment to continuous academic upgradation, the University aims to align itself with the latest global trends and advancements in higher education.

Over the past few years, Gurugram has emerged as a prominent hub of medical tourism and corporate excellence. In the same spirit, Gurugram University envisions transforming the city into a vibrant centre of educational excellence.

Through scholarships, skill development initiatives and character-building programmes, the University seeks to contribute significantly to nation-building and the holistic development of its students.

The Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 as a unitary residential University and its foundation stone was laid by late Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India. Located in the holy city of Kurukshetra, land of the historical battle of ‘Mahabharata’ and the great message of Bhagwad Gita, its campus is situated on the western bank of BrahmSarover (the holy tank) and extends over an area of over 473 acres. Starting with only the Department of Sanskrit, it has grown into a multi-faculty University as one of the premier centres for advanced study and research in the region.

A university with the infrastructure of global standards, internationally benchmarked curricula, rich diversity of students, innovative pedagogy for participative and experiential learning with focus on research, innovation and entrepreneurship.

To be a premier academic institution, recognized internationally for its contribution to industry and society through excellence in teaching, learning, research, internationalization, entrepreneurship and leadership.

To transform education through academic rigour, practical orientation and outcome based teaching.
To develop and implement a relationship of cooperation between industry and academia.
To undertake impactful research addressing local, national and global challenges.
To prepare graduates to be lifelong learners with strong analytical and leadership skills.
To develop global professionals and entrepreneurs with innovative spirit, tolerance and desire to make a difference to the society.

Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak is one of Haryana’s leading state universities, established in 1975 with a strong vision to promote quality education and research. Over the years, the university has built a solid reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and student development. With NAAC A+ accreditation and a top ranking among state universities in India, MDU stands as a trusted choice for higher education.

The university offers a wide range of programs across multiple disciplines, catering to both traditional and professional career paths. Whether students are looking for regular, distance, or online education, MDU provides flexible learning opportunities through its well-established Centre for Distance and Online Education.

Spread across a massive 622-acre green campus, MDU provides a modern and eco-friendly learning environment. The university is equipped with advanced classrooms, well-maintained laboratories, a large central library, and excellent sports facilities. Its strong digital infrastructure, including LMS and high-speed internet connectivity, ensures that students get a seamless learning experience both online and offline.

MDU focuses not just on academic knowledge but also on overall student development. With internships, skill-based training, and career counselling support, students are prepared for real-world challenges. The university also provides scholarships, placement assistance, and various student support services to ensure every learner gets equal opportunities to grow.

In addition, the university actively promotes research, innovation, and social responsibility through various initiatives, collaborations, and outreach programs. This makes MDU not just an educational institution but a complete ecosystem for learning, growth, and career success.

To be a leader in education, an institution must be founded on two basic principles: keeping the interest of students as its foremost priority and recognizing that knowledge is ever-growing, omnipresent and requires the opening of minds.

At Mangalayatan University, we take pride in these two qualities being at the core of our existence. Mangalayatan (translated as the germinal bed of positive thought) aims to perpetuate a culture of hardwork, embracing change and preparing oneself for the fast progressing world with the latest skills and the highest level of social and personal values. Situated 20 km from the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, Mangalayatan University was founded in 2006 and has graduated over 7000+ students. Nearly 3500+ students from India and abroad are currently studying on campus.

Mangalayatan University vision is to give students from all kinds of background, a quality educational experience leading to legitimately rewarding career opportunities.

Online Manipal is the digital home of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), and Sikkim Manipal University (SMU). These three Manipal universities, accredited with NAAC A++ and NAAC A+, offer UGC-entitled online degrees equivalent to on-campus programs.

Since its inception in 2021, Online Manipal has empowered over 100,000 learners to realize their potential by providing them with accessible, affordable & industry-relevant degrees and new-age certifications in a 100% online mode.

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With a legacy of 3 decades in higher education, Parul University has emerged as one of India’s leading institutions fueling innovation, fostering research, advancing industries and furthering internationalisation. Designated as a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat and holding a record among the top 1.8% universities in India to hold a NAAC A++ accreditation, the University has become an epitome of excellence in Gujarat and across India. Furthering its record of excellence in higher education, the University holds a notable rank among the Top 50 Institutions in India for Innovation by NIRF 2025, consecutively for 4 years and is ranked among the Top 150 Universities in India. With a community of over 70,500+ students, and 6000+ international students from 75+ countries, the University is positioned as one of India’s leading education destinations with national and global diversities.

With the goal of providing the highest form of excellence in higher education, the University has ensured the full alignment of its academics with NEP 2020, offering the most holistic and interdisciplinary learning across 200+ programs in leading faculties. Within the 250 Acre Campus, the University has developed the most unique and eco-friendly community, equipped with leading facilities for advancing academic pursuits such as the micro-nano technology lab, with funding from the Industrial Commissionerate, GoG, the NABL accredited Environment Lab, AICTE supported Idea lab and drone lab, the centre for future skills in collaboration with the National Skill Development Centre, “Pragya” a medical skills and simulation centre, a 750+ bedded teaching hospital among others. As a result of the University’s distinct mark of excellence the University has been rated with a diamond rating in the 2025 QS i-gauge ratings, a unique recognition of the University’s progressive milestones of quality education.

Founded by leading academicians and professionals, Shoolini University is a young, research-focussed, philanthropic university. Established in 2009, this dynamic and innovation-led centre of learning has made giant strides. It has consistently been ranked among India’s top 100 universities (NIRF), is one of India’s highest generators of patents and innovation, and matches the world’s best universities in research output. 

A not-for-profit multi-disciplinary private university, Shoolini has a unique research and innovation-led model. We believe that a great university drives cutting-edge knowledge and innovation while working for the social and economic upliftment of the community at the same time. It is this belief – along with our internationally qualified faculty, our focus on careers and placements for students, our continuous innovation in pedagogy and our highly motivated students – that makes Shoolini University a progressive and dynamic university in the global knowledge economy.

We pride ourselves in laying emphasis on the development of the creative potential of every student, providing them high-quality educational opportunities, which in turn will determine the future of our country and take India to greatness.

Sikkim Manipal University was born to with the basic objective of strengthening the close link of education to skill development and the making the youth of Sikkim educated, skilled and employable, giving them the capacity to harness diverse opportunities both within and outside Sikkim. This will also create more job opportunities for our youth, thus solving the growing unemployment in the State.
The Sikkim Manipal University was established in 1995. It is the first government-private initiative in the region. SMU is recognized by the University Grants Commission and approved by the Government of India. It is the first ever Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the country for higher Education and Health Care services.
Sikkim Manipal University offers quality education to the students from North and North Eastern parts of India and latest health care facilities at affordable costs to the people of Sikkim.
Since its inception, Sikkim Manipal University has crossed several miles stones. The University is all set to expand its educational campus to new horizons highly qualified, competent and dedicated faculty members of SMU are committed to the task of ensuring that the students graduating from the University are well trained to meet the demanding challenges of their chosen profession in this competitive world. The University plays a significant role in contributing to the nation’s talent pool. Transparent procedures, merit based intake criteria and efforts to provide the best of facilities have been marked features.
All courses run by SMU are approved by the regulatory bodies like Medical Council of India (MCI), Nursing Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapy, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) ,UGC and the Distance Education Council.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is one of the top ranking universities in India with over 60000+ full time students and more than 4460+ faculty across all the campuses – Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Baburayanpettai Campus – all in and around Chennai, Tiruchirappalli (in TN), Modinagar (in UP) & Sonepat (in Haryana) – both of which are located near Delhi NCR, Amaravati (in AP), Gangtok (in Sikkim) – offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in six Faculties – Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science & Humanities, Law and Agricultural Sciences.

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Our state-of-the-art campus, situated at Survey No. 499, Plot No. 1, Behind Gurudwara, Near Mumbai-Agra Highway (Dhule 424001), fosters a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. We are dedicated to nurturing young minds, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and global perspective needed to thrive in the ever-evolving world.

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