India, July 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S. No.
Name of
Name of Central University
Year of
1
Andhra
Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
2019
2
Central University of Andhra Pradesh Transit Campus JNTU IT Incubation Centre JNTU Road Ananthapuramu 515002
2018
3
Arunachal
Rajiv Gandhi University, Rono Hills, P.O. Doimukh, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh - 791 112.
2007
4
Assam
Assam University, PO: Assam University, Silchar - 788 011.
1994
5
Tezpur University, Distt. Sonitpur, P.B.No.72, Tezpur - 784 001
1994
6
Telangana
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana- 500 046.
1974
7
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana- 500 032.
1998
8
English and Foreign Languages University, Osmania University Campus, Hyderabad, Telangana- 500 007.
2007
9
Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110 025.
1988
10
University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 007.
1922
11
JawaharLal Nehru University, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110 067.
1969
12
Madhya
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, MakalSadan, Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh - 484 886.
2007
13
Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh-470 003.
2009
14
Maharashtra
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Gandhi Hills, Manas Mandir P.O, Wardha, Maharashtra 442005
1997
15
Mizoram
Mizoram University, Post Box No. 910, Aizwal - 796 012, Mizoram.
2000
16
Meghalaya
North Eastern Hill University, NEHU Campus, Shillong, Meghalaya -
1973
17
Manipur
Manipur University, Canchipur, Imphal , Manipur- 795 003
2005
18
Nagaland
Nagaland University, Campus Kohima - 797 001, Headquarter Lumami, Nagaland
1989
19
Pondicherry
Pondicherry University, R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry-605014
1985
20
Sikkim
Sikkim University, 6th Mile, Samdur, P.O. Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim-737 102.
2007
21
Tripura
Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Agartala, Tripura - 799 130.
2007
22
Uttar Pradesh
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P.-202 002.
1920
23
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, VidyaVihar, Rae Bareily Road, Lucknow, U.P. - 226 025.
1996
24
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P. - 221 005.
1916
25
University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P. - 211 002.
2005
26
West Bengal
Visva Bharati, Shantiniketan, West Bengal - 731 235.
1951
27
Uttarakhand
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar, Garhwal - 246 174.
2009
28
Tamil Nadu
Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi Campus, Kangalancherry (Post), Thiruvarur - 610 101
2009
29
Rajasthan
Central University of Rajasthan, NH-8, Bandar Sindri, Dist-Ajmer - 305 801, Rajasthan.
2009
30
Punjab
Central University of Punjab, City Campus, Mansa Road, Bathinda - 151 001, Punjab.
2009
31
Odissa
Central University of Odissa, Central Silk Board Building, Landiguda, Koraput - 764 020.
2009
32
Kerala
Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills, Periye, Kasargod Distt.,Kerala 671316
2009
33
Karnataka
Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Aland Taluk, Gulbarga - 585 311, Karnataka.
2009
34
Jharkhand
Central University of Jharkhand, Ratu Lohardaga Road, Brambe, Ranchi - 835 205, Jharkhand.
2009
35
Jammu
Central University of Kashmir, Transit Campus: Sonwar, Near GB Pant Hospital, Srinagar - 190 005 (J&K).
2009
36
Central University of Jammu, Bagla (Rahya Suchani), District Samba, Jammu - 181143, (J & K)
2011
37
Himachal
Central University of Himachal Pradesh, PO Box No.21, Dharamashala, Dist-Kangra, Himachal Pradesh - 176215.
2009
38
Haryana
Central University of Haryana, Jant-Pali Villages, Mahendergarh, Haryana - 123 029.
2009
39
Chhattisgarh
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Main Campus, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh - 495 009.
2009
40
Bihar
Central University of South Bihar, BIT Campus, P.O. - B.V. College, Patna - 800 014.
2009
41
Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Camp Office : Opposite, Circuit House, Motihari, District - East Champaran, Bihar - 845 401.
2016
42
Gujarat
Central University of Gujarat, Near Jalaram Temple, Sector - 29, Gandhinagar - 382 029
2009
43
Delhi
Central Sanskrit University Janakpuri, Institutional Area, New Delhi-110058
2020
44
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, Katwaria Sarai, Near Qutub Hotel, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067
2020
45
Andhra
National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh-517507
2020
46
Ladakh
Sindhu Central University
2021
47
Telangana
Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University
2023
State/UT
Establishment
Pradesh
Pradesh
Pradesh
793 022.
&
Pradesh
Pradesh
Kashmir
There are 57 Central Universities presently operational in the country, out of which 47 Central Universities, excluding Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), are under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Education. The State-wise details of Central Universities along with the year of their establishment are at Annexure.
All Central Universities are statutory autonomous organisations established under the respective Central Acts of Parliament and are governed by the provisions of their Acts, Statutes and Ordinances made thereunder. The Universities are competent to take administrative and academic decisions with the approval of their respective Statutory Bodies.
Presently, except Sindhu Central University, all Central Universities under the administrative purview of the Ministry of Education are offering undergraduate programmes. At present, a total of 309,542 students are enrolled in 47 Central Universities.
During the last five years, two Central Universities, namely Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in the State of Telangana and Sindhu Central University in the Union Territory of Ladakh, have been established.
Central Universities have undertaken various environment-friendly initiatives as part of sustainable campus development, including rooftop solar power generation, solar water-heating systems, rainwater harvesting, wastewater and solid waste management, plantation and biodiversity conservation. Further, the Ministry has also provided financial assistance to the Central University of Odisha for creation of a green energy building to support the infrastructure developed under the project. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh, has identified requirements relating to strengthening of campus drainage infrastructure, academic and residential infrastructure, and hostel facilities.
This information was given by Minister of State for Education Shri Sukanta Majumdar, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Annexure
Annexure referred to in the reply to Part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1283 answered on 27.07.2026 asked by Member of Parliament Shri Brijmohan Agrawal regarding Central University Infrastructure.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
