Deemed-to-be Universities (or 'Deemed Universities') in India are high-performing institutions granted autonomy by the Ministry of Education on the recommendation of the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. As of 2026, India has over 125 UGC-listed Deemed Universities, including globally recognized names like IITs (as Institutes of National Importance with deemed status), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), BITS Pilani, VIT Vellore, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. These institutions offer specialized, research-driven programs in engineering, medicine, management, law, agriculture, and emerging interdisciplinary fields—often with flexible curricula aligned with NEP 2020.
This page provides a verified, state-wise directory of all UGC-recognized Deemed Universities in India. Each entry includes location, year of declaration, official website, flagship programs, and accreditation status from NAAC, AICTE, MCI, or ICAR—ensuring students receive accurate, up-to-date information for informed academic decisions.
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