State private universities in India

A private university is also created by an Act of a state legislature, but it is set up and run by a sponsoring body such as a society, a trust or a company. It awards its own degrees. Under UGC rules a private university works within its own state and cannot affiliate colleges.

Fees and quality vary widely. Check the UGC status, the approvals for your course and the accreditation before you decide.

What "UGC status" means

• 2(f): the university is on the UGC's list under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
• 12B: it has also been declared fit to receive central grants under Section 12B.
• Section-III: it is a deemed to be university, declared under Section 3 of the Act.

These are the UGC's own labels, shown as on its website. They say that the university is recognised. They do not rate its quality.

Questions people ask

Source and date. The lists are those published on the website of the University Grants Commission (ugc.gov.in), read on 11 November 2026. A university can be added, renamed or removed at any time. Before you take admission or pay a fee, check the institution yourself on ugc.gov.in. This is not a government site.

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