List of 56 Central Universities in India (2025)
Central Universities Directory — 2025
Below is a clean directory of all 56 Central Universities in India (2025). Each entry includes a short description, popular courses, address and a link to the university website. Replace the View Website link placeholders with the official URLs when ready.
1. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) — Uttar Pradesh
One of India’s oldest and most prestigious institutions, combining modern education with strong cultural foundations.
Popular Courses: Engineering, Medicine, Law, Management, Arts
2. Assam University — Assam
A multidisciplinary university focusing on regional development and research in the Northeast.
Popular Courses: Humanities, Life Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science
3. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) — Uttar Pradesh
University with focus on social justice, multidisciplinary research and inclusive education.
Popular Courses: Social Work, Law, Biotechnology, Management
4. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) — Uttar Pradesh
Historic and comprehensive residential university, strong across arts, science, engineering and medicine.
Popular Courses: Engineering, Medicine, Arts, Law, Sanskrit
5. Central Agricultural University (CAU) — Manipur
Focuses on agricultural education and research for the northeastern states.
Popular Courses: Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry
6. Central Sanskrit University — Delhi
Dedicated to preservation, teaching and research in Sanskrit and classical knowledge systems.
Popular Courses: Sanskrit, Philosophy, Literature, Ancient Studies
7. Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh — Andhra Pradesh
Established to promote higher education and research focused on tribal communities and development.
Popular Courses: Tribal Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology
8. Central University of Andhra Pradesh (CUAP) — Andhra Pradesh
Newer central university with emphasis on research and interdisciplinary programs.
Popular Courses: English, Economics, Computer Science, Management
9. Central University of Gujarat (CUG) — Gujarat
Known for strong social science, environmental and multidisciplinary programs.
Popular Courses: Politics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Management
10. Central University of Haryana (CUH) — Haryana
Promotes research-oriented teaching and modern infrastructure for a range of disciplines.
Popular Courses: Law, Management, Microbiology, Computer Science
11. Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) — Himachal Pradesh
Located in the scenic Himalayas, CUHP offers research-led programs across arts and sciences.
Popular Courses: MBA, Environmental Science, Journalism, English
12. Central University of Jammu — Jammu & Kashmir
Focuses on regional development, research and quality education across disciplines.
Popular Courses: Biotechnology, English, Economics, Computer Science, MBA
13. Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) — Jharkhand
CUJ emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching and applied research in diverse fields.
Popular Courses: Mass Communication, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Management
14. Central University of Karnataka (CUK) — Karnataka
A center for higher learning in Karnataka with strong cultural and academic programs.
Popular Courses: English, Psychology, Computer Science, Management
15. Central University of Kashmir — Jammu & Kashmir
Committed to peace, education and regional research with an emphasis on social development.
Popular Courses: Law, Management, Education, IT
16. Central University of Kerala — Kerala
Known for research-led pedagogy and community engagement in Kerala.
Popular Courses: Life Sciences, International Relations, Economics, Public Health
17. Central University of Odisha (CUO) — Odisha
Focuses on inclusive education and regional development, especially for tribal areas.
Popular Courses: Sociology, Journalism, Anthropology, Economics
18. Central University of Punjab (CUP) — Punjab
Research-focused university offering modern programs in science and humanities.
Popular Courses: Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Economics
19. Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) — Rajasthan
Offers multidisciplinary studies with an emphasis on innovation and sustainability.
Popular Courses: Architecture, Management, Computer Science, Biochemistry, English
20. Central University of South Bihar (CUSB) — Bihar
Committed to academic excellence and societal impact across disciplines.
Popular Courses: Law, Economics, Life Science, Mathematics, Journalism
21. Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) — Tamil Nadu
Provides research-driven education in sciences and humanities with modern facilities.
Popular Courses: Chemistry, Physics, English, Management, Life Sciences
22. Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya — Madhya Pradesh
Historic central university with diverse programs spanning law, science and arts.
Popular Courses: Law, Botany, Zoology, Economics, Psychology
23. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University — Bihar
Leading agricultural university focusing on modern farming techniques and rural development.
Popular Courses: Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, Plant Pathology, Soil Science
24. English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) — Telangana
Premier university for language studies, linguistics and communication.
Popular Courses: English, Linguistics, Translation Studies, Journalism, Foreign Languages
25. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya — Gujarat
Focused on transport, logistics, and railway studies to support India’s infrastructure growth.
Popular Courses: Railway Engineering, Logistics Management, Transport Policy, Data Analytics
26. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGU) — Chhattisgarh
Named after Guru Ghasidas, promoting equality, research and higher education in central India.
Popular Courses: Physics, Chemistry, Commerce, Law, Social Work
27. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) — Uttarakhand
Located in the Himalayas, it emphasizes environmental studies and mountain research.
Popular Courses: Geology, Forestry, Tourism, Environmental Science, Political Science
28. Indian Maritime University (IMU) — Tamil Nadu
Leading maritime university training professionals for shipping, ports and logistics sectors.
Popular Courses: Marine Engineering, Nautical Science, Port Management, Logistics
29. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) — Delhi
The world’s largest open university offering flexible distance and online programs.
Popular Courses: B.A., MBA, M.A., Education, Data Science, Computer Applications
30. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) — Delhi
Well-regarded central university combining modern programs with strong social values.
Popular Courses: Law, Engineering, Mass Communication, Architecture
31. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — Delhi
Nationally renowned for research strength, especially in social sciences and international studies.
Popular Courses: Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Languages
32. Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya — Maharashtra
Dedicated to advancing Hindi language and literature with international outreach programs.
Popular Courses: Hindi Literature, Journalism, Translation Studies
33. Mahatma Gandhi Central University — Bihar
Aims to provide inclusive, high-quality education in eastern India.
Popular Courses: Science, Economics, Law, Sociology
34. Manipur University — Manipur
Important higher-education center for the state of Manipur, offering varied programs.
Popular Courses: Political Science, Zoology, Physics, Sports Science
35. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) — Telangana
Promotes Urdu language education and offers a broad range of disciplines with inclusivity.
Popular Courses: Urdu, Journalism, IT, Education
36. Mizoram University — Mizoram
Encourages eco-friendly research and higher education for northeastern India.
Popular Courses: Forestry, Environmental Science, Sociology
37. Nagaland University — Nagaland
Educational hub catering to regional development and cultural studies in Nagaland.
Popular Courses: Agriculture, Economics, Education, Forestry
38. Nalanda University — Bihar
International university inspired by the ancient Nalanda, focusing on humanities and global studies.
Popular Courses: Historical Studies, Ecology, Buddhist Studies, Management
39. National Sanskrit University — Andhra Pradesh
Focuses on preservation and modern study of Sanskrit and Indian traditions.
Popular Courses: Sanskrit, Literature, Indian Philosophy
40. National Sports University — Manipur
Focuses on sports science, coaching and physical education to develop athletes and professionals.
Popular Courses: Physical Education, Sports Management, Coaching
41. North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) — Meghalaya
Key central university for the northeastern states with strong humanities and science departments.
Popular Courses: Anthropology, Physics, English, Education
42. Pondicherry University — Puducherry
Celebrated for academic freedom, strong research output and multidisciplinary programs.
Popular Courses: Management, Law, Environmental Studies
43. Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University — Uttar Pradesh
India’s first aviation-focused central university offering programs aligned with the aviation industry.
Popular Courses: Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Safety
44. Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) — Arunachal Pradesh
The oldest central university in Arunachal Pradesh supporting local and regional education needs.
Popular Courses: Anthropology, Political Science, Education
45. Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University — Uttar Pradesh
Focuses on agricultural education, research and extension activities for rural development.
Popular Courses: Agronomy, Horticulture, Animal Science
46. Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University — Delhi
Promotes Sanskrit learning combined with contemporary scholarship and research.
Popular Courses: Sanskrit, Philosophy, Vedic Studies
47. Sikkim University — Sikkim
Central university advancing education and research for regional development in Sikkim.
Popular Courses: Sociology, Geography, Economics, English
48. Sindhu Central University — Ladakh
New central university aimed at expanding higher education opportunities in Ladakh.
Popular Courses: Environmental Science, Himalayan Studies, Tourism
49. South Asian University (SAU) — Delhi
Regional university established by SAARC nations focusing on international studies and regional cooperation.
Popular Courses: International Relations, Law, Computer Science
50. Tezpur University — Assam
Known for innovation, strong research culture and cultural engagement in Assam.
Popular Courses: Engineering, English, Chemical Sciences
51. The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU) — Madhya Pradesh
Dedicated to empowering tribal communities via higher education and research initiatives.
Popular Courses: Tribal Studies, Anthropology, Social Work
52. Tripura University — Tripura
Regional central university offering arts, science and professional courses for the Northeast.
Popular Courses: Political Science, Economics, Zoology
53. University of Allahabad — Uttar Pradesh
Historic institution often referred to as the ‘Oxford of the East’ with a strong academic legacy.
Popular Courses: Arts, Law, Commerce, Science
54. University of Delhi (DU) — Delhi
One of India’s premier universities comprising multiple top-ranked colleges and departments.
Popular Courses: Commerce, Economics, Political Science, English
55. University of Hyderabad (UoH) — Telangana
Renowned for postgraduate education and high-impact research across science and humanities.
Popular Courses: Physics, Computer Science, Linguistics, Management
56. Visva Bharati University — West Bengal
Founded by Rabindranath Tagore, blending fine arts, culture and academics in a unique residential campus.
Popular Courses: Fine Arts, Bengali, Philosophy, Music
