State Universities in India (2026)

All State Universities in India

State Universities in India (2026)

Total Found: 180 Universities
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Uttarakhand State Sports University
Uttarakhand,
State University
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
The Sanskrit College and University
West Bengal,
State University
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Tamilnadu National Law University
Tamil Nadu,
State University
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Sports University of Haryana
Haryana,
State University
Last Verified: Feb 2026
Soban Singh Jeena University
Uttarakhand,
State University
Last Verified: Feb 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

A State University is established by an Act of a State Legislature and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It is typically funded by the state government and affiliates colleges within its jurisdiction.

As of 2026, India has more than 450 UGC-recognized State Universities, making them the largest category of universities in the country.

Yes, degrees awarded by UGC-recognized State Universities are valid across India and accepted for government jobs, competitive exams (like UPSC, SSC), and higher studies.

You can check the official UGC list of State Universities on www.ugc.ac.in or look for the phrase 'established by State Act' on the university’s website. IndCareer.com only lists UGC-verified institutions.

Some of the oldest include University of Calcutta (1857), University of Mumbai (1857), and University of Madras (1857)—all established during British rule and now functioning as State Universities.

State Universities in India are established by State Legislatures under the UGC Act and form the backbone of the country’s higher education system. As of 2026, India has over 450 State Universities spread across all states and union territories, offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, agriculture, and professional disciplines. These universities—such as University of Mumbai, Osmania University, Calcutta University, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University—affiliate hundreds of colleges and serve millions of students annually.

This page provides a verified, state-wise directory of all UGC-recognized State Universities in India. Each entry includes the university name, location, year of establishment, official website, program highlights, and accreditation status from NAAC or relevant statutory bodies—ensuring compliance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and national quality standards.

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