About Deemed to be Universities
About Deemed to be Universities
A deemed university or deemed-to-be-university is an accreditation granted to higher educational institutions in India by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.
In general, Universities in India are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, Different Professional Councils like AICTE, MCI, ICAR, NCTE etc. are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and co-ordination.
According to the ministry’s definition, the accreditation indicates, “an Institution of higher education, other than universities, working at a very high standard in specific area of study” and the accreditation grants “the academic status and privileges of a university.”
The status of a deemed to be university allows full autonomy in courses, syllabus, admissions and fees.
As of 16 November 2022, the UGC lists 127 institutes which were granted the deemed to be university status. According to this list, the first institute to be granted deemed university status was Indian Institute of Science which was granted this status on 12 May 1958. The state with the most deemed universities is Tamil Nadu with 28 universities having deemed status.
List of Deemed to be Universities
List of Deemed to be Universities in India
Institute | State | Location | Established (Deemed Status) | Specialization |
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Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam | 1980 (2007) | Technology, Management |
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Andhra Pradesh | Vaddeswaram | 1980 (2009) | Technology, Management |
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research | Andhra Pradesh | Guntur | 1997 (2008) | Technology |
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | Andhra Pradesh | Anantapur | 1981 (1981) | Multidisciplinary |
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 1986 (2005) | Technology |
Nava Nalanda Mahavihara | Bihar | Nalanda | 1951 (2006) | Buddhist Studies |
Punjab Engineering College | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 1921 (2003) | Technology |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute | Delhi | New Delhi | 1905 (1958) | Agricultural Science |
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | Delhi | New Delhi | 1963 (2002) | Management |
Indian Law Institute | Delhi | New Delhi | 1956 (2004) | Law |
Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences | Delhi | New Delhi | 2009 | Medical Sciences |
Jamia Hamdard | Delhi | New Delhi | 1948 (1989) | Multidisciplinary |
National Museum Institute of the History of Art, Conservation and Museology | Delhi | New Delhi | 1983 (1989) | Museology |
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration | Delhi | New Delhi | 1962 (2006) | Education |
TERI School of Advanced Studies | Delhi | New Delhi | 1998 (1999) | Applied Science |
Gujarat Vidyapith | Gujarat | Ahmedabad | 1920 (1963) | Multidisciplinary |
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth | Gujarat | Waghodia | 1999 (2007) | Medical Sciences |
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth | Haryana | Faridabad | 1998 (2005) | Technology, Management |
Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University) | Haryana | Ambala | 1993 (2007) | Multidisciplinary |
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies | Haryana | Faridabad | 1997 (2008) | Technology |
National Brain Research Centre | Haryana | Manesar | 1997 (2002) | Neuroscience |
National Dairy Research Institute | Haryana | Karnal | 1923 (1989) | Dairy Research |
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra | Jharkhand | Ranchi | 1955 (1986) | Technology |
BLDE (Deemed to be University) | Karnataka | Bijapur | 2008 | Medical Sciences |
Christ (Deemed to be University) | Karnataka | Bangalore | 1969 (2008) | Multidisciplinary |
Indian Institute of Science | Karnataka | Bangalore | 1909 (1958) | Science |
International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore | Karnataka | Bangalore | 1999 (2005) | Technology |
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research | Karnataka | Mysore | 2008 | Medical Sciences |
Jain (Deemed to be University) | Karnataka | Bangalore | 1990 (2008) | Multidisciplinary |
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Karnataka | Bangalore | 1989 (2002) | Science |
KLE Academy of Higher Education & Research | Karnataka | Belgaum | 2006 | Multidisciplinary |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Karnataka | Manipal | 1953 (1993) | Multidisciplinary |
NITTE (Deemed to be University) | Karnataka | Mangalore | 2008 | Medical Sciences |
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research | Karnataka | Kolar | 1986 (2007) | Medical Sciences |
Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Karnataka | Tumkur | 2008 | Medical Sciences |
Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana | Karnataka | Bangalore | 2002 | Yoga |
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | Karnataka | Mangalore | 1991 (2008) | Medical Sciences |
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 2007 (2008) | Space Science |
Kerala Kalamandalam | Kerala | Thrissur | 1930 (2006) | Performing Arts |
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education | Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior | 1957 (1995) | Physical Education |
Bharati Vidyapeeth | Maharashtra | Pune | 1964 (1996) | Multidisciplinary |
Central Institute of Fisheries Education | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1961 (1989) | Fisheries Science |
D. Y. Patil Education Society | Maharashtra | Kolhapur | 1987 (2005) | Medical Sciences |
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | Maharashtra | Wardha | 1950 (2005) | Medical Sciences |
Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute | Maharashtra | Pune | 1821 (1990) | Archeology and Linguistics |
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology | Maharashtra | Pune | 1952 (2000) | Technology |
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Maharashtra | Pune | 1996 (2003) | Medical Sciences |
Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics | Maharashtra | Pune | 1930 (1993) | Economics |
Homi Bhabha National Institute | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 2005 | Science |
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1987 (1995) | Economics |
Institute of Chemical Technology | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1933 (2008) | Technology |
International Institute for Population Sciences | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1956 (1985) | Population Science |
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences | Maharashtra | Satara | 1982 (2005) | Medical Sciences |
MGM Institute of Health Sciences | Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai | 1982 (2006) | Medical Sciences |
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1981 (2003) | Multidisciplinary |
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai | 2002 | Medical Sciences |
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences | Maharashtra | Ahmednagar | 1976 (2003) | Medical Sciences |
Symbiosis International | Maharashtra | Pune | 1971 (2002) | Multidisciplinary |
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1945 (2002) | Science |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1936 (1964) | Social Science |
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth | Maharashtra | Pune | 1921 (1987) | Multidisciplinary |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 2004 | Multidisciplinary |
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 2007 | Multidisciplinary |
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth | Puducherry | Pondicherry | 2001 (2008) | Medical Sciences |
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology | Punjab | Sangrur | 1989 (2007) | Technology |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology | Punjab | Patiala | 1956 (1985) | Technology |
Banasthali Vidyapith | Rajasthan | Tonk | 1935 (1983) | Multidisciplinary |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science | Rajasthan | Pilani | 1964 | Technology |
IIS (Deemed to be University) | Rajasthan | Jaipur | 1995 (2009) | Multidisciplinary |
Institute of Advanced Studies in Education | Rajasthan | Churu | 1950 (2002)[138] | Education |
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute | Rajasthan | Ladnun | 1991 | Jain Studies |
Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth | Rajasthan | Udaipur | 1937 (1987) | Multidisciplinary |
LNM Institute of Information Technology | Rajasthan | Jaipur | 2003 (2006) | Technology |
Academy of Maritime Education and Training | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1993 (2007) | Marine Science |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore | 1994 (2003) | Multidisciplinary |
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women | Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore | 1957 (1988) | Home Science |
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1984 (2008) | Technology |
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1984 (2002) | Multidisciplinary |
Chennai Mathematical Institute | Tamil Nadu | Siruseri | 1989 (2006) | Mathematics |
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | Tamil Nadu | Chengalpattu | 2005 (2008) | Medical Sciences |
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1988 (2003) | Multidisciplinary |
Gandhigram Rural Institute | Tamil Nadu | Dindigul | 1956 (1976) | Rural Education |
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1985 (2008) | Technology |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Tamil Nadu | Krishnankoil | 1984 (2006)[166] | Multidisciplinary |
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore | 2008 | Multidisciplinary |
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore | 1986 (2004) | Technology |
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 2001 | Medical Sciences |
Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Tamil Nadu | Kumarakovil | 1989 (2008) | Multidisciplinary |
Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology | Tamil Nadu | Vallam | 1988 (2007) | Technology |
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Thanjavur | 1985 (2008) | Technology |
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1987 (2001) | Technology |
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1986 (2005) | Multidisciplinary |
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy | Tamil Nadu | Thanjavur | 1984 (2001) | Multidisciplinary |
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya | Tamil Nadu | Kanchipuram | 1993 | Multidisciplinary |
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1985 (1994) | Medical Sciences |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Kanchipuram | 1985 (2002) | Technology |
St. Peter’s Institute of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1992 (2008) | Technology |
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 2008 | Technology |
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 1992 (2008) | Technology |
Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation | Tamil Nadu | Salem | 1981 (2001) | Multidisciplinary |
Vellore Institute of Technology | Tamil Nadu | Vellore | 1984 (2001) | Technology |
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1995 (2008) | Technology, Management |
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad | Telangana | Hyderabad | 1998 (2001) | Technology |
Bhatkhande Music Institute | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 1926 (2000) | Music |
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies | Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi | 1967 (1988) | Tibetan Studies |
Dayalbagh Educational Institute | Uttar Pradesh | Agra | 1917 (1981) | Multidisciplinary |
Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Uttar Pradesh | Bareilly | 1889 (1983) | Veterinary Science |
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology | Uttar Pradesh | Noida | 2001 (2004) | Technology |
Nehru Gram Bharati | Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad | 1962 (2008) | Multidisciplinary |
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology | Uttar Pradesh | Meerut | 2000 (2006) | Technology |
Forest Research Institute | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 1906 (1991) | Forestry |
Graphic Era (Deemed to be University) | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 1993 (2008) | Technology, Management |
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya | Uttarakhand | Haridwar | 1902 (1962) | Multidisciplinary |
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute | West Bengal | Belur | 2005 | Multidisciplinary |
De-novo category
The following institutes were granted the deemed to be university status under the “de novo” category which specialize in a unique and ’emerging areas of knowledge.
Deemed universities under “de-novo” category
University | State | Location | Established (Deemed Status) | Specialization |
Central Institute of Buddhist Studies | Ladakh | Leh | 2006 (2018) | Buddhist Studies |
Central institute of Technology | Assam | Kokrajhar | 1959 (2016) | Technology |
Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth | Kerala | Ernakulam | 2016 | Indic Studies |
National Institute of Ayurveda | Rajasthan | Jaipur | 1976 (2020) | Ayurvedic Sciences |
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science | West Bengal | Kolkata | 1876 (2018) | Basic & Applied Sciences |
National Rail and Transportation Institute | Gujarat | Vadodara | 2018 | Railway Education |
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 1993 (2017) | Tribal Education |
Explore Deemed to be Universities
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
Banasthali Vidyapith
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology Mesra
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education
CHRIST
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Forest Research Institute
Graphic Era
Gujarat Vidyapith
Homi Bhabha National Institute
Indian Institute of Science
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology
Institute of Chemical Technology
International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad
JAIN
Jamia Hamdard
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Maharishi Markandeshwar
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
National Brain Research Centre
Nehru Gram Bharati University
NITTE
S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy
Shiv Nadar
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Symbiosis International
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology
Vellore Institute of Technology
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
Yenepoya