Updated for 2026 Admissions

Best Universities in India (2026)

Compare 17 universities in India — from Presidency University (Estd. 1817) to institutes across Kolkata, Kalyani, Burdwan. Get free, personalised admission guidance from AGS counsellors: college shortlisting, applications, entrance-exam planning and education-loan support.

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Best Universities in India: Full List

Listed by year of establishment — not an official ranking. Click a college for details, courses and eligibility.

Presidency University
Kolkata · Estd. 1817 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
University of Calcutta
Kolkata · Estd. 1857 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Jadavpur University
Kolkata · Estd. 1955 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Burdwan University
Burdwan · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Autonomous
Kalyani University
Kalyani · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
University of Kalyani
Kalyani · Estd. 1960 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
North Bengal University
Siliguri · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Rabindra Bharati University
Kolkata · Estd. 1962 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Vidyasagar University
Midnapore · Estd. 1981 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Netaji Subhas Open University
Kolkata · Estd. 1997 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Kolkata · Estd. 2000 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Durgapur University
Durgapur · Estd. 2001 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
West Bengal University of Technology
Kolkata · Estd. 2001 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
West Bengal State University
Barasat · Estd. 2008 · Affiliated to Autonomous
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute
Howrah · Estd. 2010 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Bankura University
Bankura · Estd. 2013 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology
Kazi Nazrul University
Asansol · Estd. 2013 · Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology

Entrance Exams for Universities Admission

UG & PG programmes admissions in India typically consider these exams — check dates and application windows:

CUET PG

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many universities are there in India?

AGS counsellors currently track 17 universities in India, with the largest share in Kolkata (7 colleges).

Which are the best universities in India?

Long-established options include Presidency University, University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University. The right college depends on your entrance-exam score, budget and preferred course — AGS counsellors help you build a personalised shortlist for free.

Which entrance exams are required for universities admission in India?

UG & PG programmes admissions typically consider CUET PG. AGS helps you plan college applications around your scores and counselling rounds.

How can AGS help me get admission in India?

Admission Guidance Services (a unit of Amaze Career Guidance) provides free counselling: college shortlisting, application and document support, spot admission drives, education-loan assistance and placement guidance. Call +91-70312-66309 or send an enquiry from any page.

When should I start the 2026-27 admission process?

Application windows open several months before the academic session, and popular colleges fill early rounds first. Starting early keeps more options open — contact AGS for the current deadlines of each college on this list.