This page is a list of higher education institutions in Karnataka that grant academic degrees. This page lists Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, Central Universities, Deemed Universities, State Universities and Private Universities.
| Institution | Location | Type | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Information Technology | Dharwad | Information Technology | 2015 |
| Indian Institute of Management Bangalore | Bengaluru | Management | 1973 |
| National Institute of Design R&D Campus | Bengaluru | Design | 2006 |
| National Institute of Technology Surathkal | Mangaluru | Engineering | 1960 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad | Dharwad | Engineering, Technology and Science | 2016 |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences | Bengaluru | Medicine | 1847 |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology | Raichur | Information Technology | 2019 |
| Institution | Location | Type | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science | Bengaluru | Research | 1909 |
Indian Institute of Science is considered as deemed to be university.
| Name | Location | Type | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central University of Karnataka | Kalaburagi | General | 2009 |
| University [2] | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|
| Adichunchanagiri University | Mandya | 2018 |
| Alliance University | Bengaluru | 2010 |
| Azim Premji University | Bengaluru | 2010 |
| CMR University | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Dayananda Sagar University | Bengaluru | 2014 |
| Garden City University | Bengaluru | 1992 |
| Institute of Trans-Disciplinary Health Sciences and Technology | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Khaja Bandanawaz University | Kalburgi | 2018 |
| KLE Technological University | Hubballi | 2015 |
| M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| PES University | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Presidency University | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Rai Technology University | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| REVA University | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| RV University | Bengaluru | 2021 |
| St. Joseph's University | Bengaluru | 1882 |
| Sharnbasva University | Kalaburagi | 2017 |
| Srinivas University | Mangaluru | 2015 |
| University | Location | Type | Founded | University status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLDE University | Vijayapura | Medicine | 1986 | 2008 |
| Christ University | Bengaluru | General | 1969 | 2008 |
| International Institute of Information Technology | Bengaluru | Technology | 1999 | 2005 |
| Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University | Mysuru | Medicine | 1973 | 2008 |
| Jain University | Bengaluru | General | 1990 | 2008 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research | Bengaluru | Research | 1989 | 2002 |
| K.L.E. Academy of Higher Education and Research | Belagavi | Medicine | 1963 | 2006 |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal | General | 1953 | 1993 |
| NITTE University | Mangaluru | Medicine | 1979 | 2008 |
| Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research | Kolara | Medicine | 1986 | 2007 |
| Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Tumakuru | General | 1979 | 2008 |
| Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana | Bengaluru | Yoga | 2002 | 2002 |
| Yenepoya University | Mangaluru | Medicine | 1991 | 2008 |
In India, a deemed university or deemed-to-be-university is an accreditation granted to higher educational institutions in India by the Ministry of Education. 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."
University Grants Commission is a statutory body under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was set up in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. It provides recognition to universities in India, and disbursements of funds to such recognized universities and colleges. The UGC headquarters are in New Delhi, and it has six regional centres in Pune, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Guwahati and Bangalore. A proposal to replace it with another new regulatory body called HECI is under consideration by the Government of India. The UGC provides doctoral scholarships to all those who clear JRF in the National Eligibility Test. On an average, each year ₹725 crore (US$91 million) is spent on doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships by the commission.
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private research deemed university located in Katpadi in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) is a private deemed-to-be-university, situated in Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation is a UGC, Government of India recognized private deemed-to-be-university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. In 2015, the university was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) also known as Bharath Institute of Science and Technology (BIST), informally Bharath University, and formerly Bharath Engineering College is a private deemed university located in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with the highest grade of A. It is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
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Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institute of Science and Technology (PRIST) is a private and deemed university in Vallam Thanjavur, India. The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Science, Education, Management, Arts, and Law, as well as research programmes. The institute has campuses in Trichy, Kumbakonam, Puducherry, Chennai, and Madurai. Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Institutions is a group of colleges in Tamil Nadu.
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SRM University, Haryana (SRMH), also known as SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, is a state private university located at the Rajiv Gandhi Education City in Sonepat, Haryana, India. The university was established in 2013 by the SRM Institute of Science & Technology Trust, Chennai through The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2013 The university is part of the SRM Educational Group which also includes the parent deemed university, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, headquartered in Chennai, and another private university, SRM University, Sikkim, among other institutes.
Shobhit University is a private university located in Gangoh, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in July 2012 under the Shobhit Vishwavidhaylaya, Uttar Pradesh Adhiniyam, 2011.
Institutes of Eminence (IoE) is a recognition scheme for higher education institutes in India, set by the University Grants Commission in 2017. The plan encompasses twenty institutions, twelve of which have already been declared Institutes of Eminence as of April 2021. Recognised institutes are granted more autonomy, both administratively and academically, are allowed to open offshore campuses, and will enjoy better collaboration opportunities with global universities. Public institutions are granted up to ₹1,000 crore ; no funding is awarded to private institutions.