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Universities in Telangana

Universities in Telangana on the UGC list as on 11 November 2026 (42 in all): 4 central universities, 19 state universities, 11 state private universities, 8 deemed to be universities.

UniversityKindUGC statusWebsite
Anurag University
Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Not listed
Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy
Hyderabad		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Chaitanya
Distt-Warangal		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Open UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
English & Foreign Languages University
Hyderabad		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Guru Nanak University
Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Website
Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI)
Ranga Reddy District		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Hyderabad		Deemed to be universitySection-III & Category-IWebsite
International Institute of Information Technology
Hyderabad		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
Hyderabad		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Andhra Pradesh		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Kakatiya UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences
Warangal (U)		State university2(f)Website
Kaveri University
Siddipet District		Private university2(f)Website
Mahatma Gandhi University
Nalgonda		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Mahindra University
Madchal Malkajgiri		Private university2(f)Website
Malla Reddy (MR)
Malkajgiri District		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Malla Reddy University
Medchal- Malkajgiri District		Private university2(f)Website
Malla Reddy VishwavidyapeethDeemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Maulana Azad National Urdu University
Hyderabad		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
MNR University
Gr. Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Not listed
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
NICMAR University of Construction Studies
Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Website
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences
Hyderabad		State university2(f)Website
Osmania UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
P. V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University
Hyderabad		State university2(f)Website
Palamuru University
Mahabubnagar		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences
Hyderabad		Deemed to be universitySection-IIIWebsite
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
Hyderabad		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Hyderabad		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technology
Hyderabad		State university2(f) & 12BWebsite
S.R. University
Warangal		Private university2(f)Not listed
Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
Hyderabad		Central university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Satavahana UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Sreenidhi University
Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Website
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University
Hyderabad		State university2(f)Website
St. Mary's Rehabilitation University
Hyderabad		Private university2(f)Website
Telangana UniversityState university2(f) & 12BWebsite
University of HyderabadCentral university2(f) & 12BWebsite
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University
Hyderabad		State university2(f)Website
Woxsen University
Medak District		Private university2(f)Website
Young India Skills University
Hyderabad		State university2(f)Website

What "UGC status" means

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

How many universities are there in Telangana?

The UGC website lists 42 universities and similar institutions in Telangana as on 11 November 2026: 4 central universities, 19 state universities, 11 state private universities, 8 deemed to be universities.

How do I check if a university in Telangana is recognised?

Look for its name in the UGC list on this page or on ugc.gov.in. Also check that it is not on the UGC list of fake universities.

Which are the central universities in Telangana?

English & Foreign Languages University; Maulana Azad National Urdu University; Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University; University of Hyderabad.

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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