The higher education system in India is one of the biggest in the world. India is also home to some of the oldest and well-known universities of the world.
Everybody dreams of getting into the best universities. And rightly so, as higher education is extremely important. Not just the course that you choose but also the university you pursue your education from plays an important role.
Studying at the top universities would give you a leverage over your peers. But, which institutions are the best in India? If you find yourself asking this question then you are at the right place. Here, we share some of the top Indian universities with you.
Without any more delay, let us get into the list.
4 Top Universities of India
Established in 1929 by Annamalai Chettiar, Annamalai University is located in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. What started with the establishment of three colleges namely Sri Minakshi College, Sri Minakshi Tamil College and Sri Minakshi Sanskrit College by Annamalai Chettiar in order to educate the poor and promote Tamil literature, later went on to become a University. Annamalai University was the first ever private university in India.
Accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC in 2014, the university offers higher education in Science, Commerce, Arts, Medical, Management, Engineering, Agriculture, Humanities and Physical Studies. Today, this university is well-known and one of the best in the state.
The university also offers over 500 distance learning courses. Annamalai university is also the first university in India that offers postgraduate degrees in Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, MBA, Law and Applied Psychology through distance learning.
Also one of the largest public residential universities in India, Annamalai comprises 10 faculties and 49 departments of study. The university campus sprawls across an area of 950 acres. Well equipped with computers and other infrastructure, the university is credited with the largest enrollment in India.
Till date, Annamalai University has 15 patents to its credit. The university also has its international centres in Toronto, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Muscat.
Another one of the top universities in India is the Calicut university located in Malappuram district of Kerala.
Established in 1968, the university is the largest in the state. The university is also the second university to be set up in the state, after the University of Kerala.
The Calicut University has 426 colleges and 30 postgraduate departments. Its various departments include Computer Science and Information Technology, Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Zoology, Life Sciences, Geology, Botany, Languages and Mass communication. Calicut University has been accredited with an A grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
This university was founded with a motto of ‘Nirmaya Karmana Sree’, meaning that prosperity will be produced by pure action.
The University of Calicut evaluates on a Choice Based Credit Semester System (CCSS) which was introduced in 2008. The university also has an efficient examination system in place that ensures smooth conduct of exams and publication of results.
Calicut University is spread across an area of 500 acres. It is equipped with state of the art infrastructure, buildings as well as other facilities.
The Delhi University or DU, as it is popularly known, was established in 1922. Today the university is one of the largest in India with 16 faculties, 86 departments, 77 affiliated colleges as well as 5 other institutions and other off-campus colleges.
It is also one of the most sought after universities in India, where students from all across the globe flock to study.
Delhi University has two campuses- the North campus and the South campus. The university first consisted only of the north campus, when it was established in 1922. DU was first started with only 3 colleges. In order to keep up with the pace of the rapidly growing city, the south campus of DU was founded in 1973.
Delhi University stands for the motto of ‘Nishtha Dhriti Satyam’ meaning dedication, steadfastness and satisfaction. The university is internationally acclaimed for its high academic standards and diverse educational programs. DU is also equipped with state of the art infrastructure, all modern facilities with attractive buildings and beautiful natural surroundings. The Chemistry, Geology, Zoology, Sociology and History departments have been given the status of Centres of Advanced Studies.
The Vice President of India is the Chancellor and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India the Pro-Chancellor of Delhi university.
Anna University is another one of the top universities in India. It has two campuses, both located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu- the main campus is situated in Guindy and a satellite campus in Chromepet. The university was established in September 1978.
Anna University has amazing rankings- it is ranked as the 10th institution in India by National Institution Ranking Framework, it is ranked fourth among universities and has the eighth rank in engineering. Recognized by UGC, the university is accredited with an A grade by NAAC.
The campus of Anna University is spread across an area of 185 acres and adjoins the Adyar River and Raj Bhavan. The university also has satellite campuses in Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli. The university has 593 affiliated colleges.
Anna university offers 28 UG and 90 PG programmes in the university departments. It offers 41 UG and 57 PG programmes in its affiliated colleges.
The university also has its own separate channel, as permitted by ISRO. The ANUSAT (Anna University Microsatellite) is a microsatellite developed by an Indian student at Anna University.
A. P. J Abdul Kalam, A. C Muthiah, Verghese Kurian and Krishnamachari Srikkanth are
some of the notable alumni of Anna University.
Here were the top 4 universities of India. A degree from any of these 4 universities is extremely prestigious and held in a high regard. All of these universities have excellent academic records, distinguished faculty and modern educational facilities. Students from all over the world flock to the above mentioned universities for acquiring a quality education.
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