Top Central Universities in India 2023

The top central universities in India stand as pillars of higher education and academic excellence. Leading the list is Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, celebrated for its vibrant intellectual atmosphere and commitment to social justice and democracy. Following closely is Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Uttar Pradesh, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and contributions to research and innovation across various disciplines. Additionally, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Uttar Pradesh shines as a beacon of diversity and inclusivity, offering students opportunities for holistic development and academic growth. These universities represent the diverse tapestry of India's educational landscape, fostering intellectual curiosity and shaping future leaders.

The complete list of IIRF Central University ranking 2023 is mentioned below: 

Rank	Central Universities	State
1	JNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University	Delhi
2	BHU - Banaras Hindu University	Uttar Pradesh
3	AMU - Aligarh Muslim University	Uttar Pradesh
4	JMI - Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi
5	UoH - University of Hyderabad	Telangana
6	DU - University of Delhi	Delhi
7	CUP - Central University of Punjab	Punjab
8	Visva Bharati University	West Bengal
9	EFLU - English and Foreign Languages University	Telangana
10	CURAJ - Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan
11	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Uttar Pradesh
12	Central University of Tamil Nadu	Tamil Nadu
13	Mizoram University	Mizoram
14	Tezpur University	Assam
15	North Eastern Hill University	Meghalaya
16	Rajiv Gandhi University	Arunachal Pradesh
17	Pondicherry University	Pondicherry
18	Sikkim University	Sikkim
19	Assam University	Assam
20	Central University of Kerala	Kerala
21	Central University of Gujarat	Gujarat
22	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh
23	Central University of Haryana	Haryana
24	Nagaland University	Nagaland
25	Central University of South Bihar	Bihar
26	Manipur University	Manipur
27	Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Bihar
28	Tripura University	Tripura
29	University of Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh
30	Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Uttrakhand
31	Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Telangana
32	IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University	Delhi
33	Central University of Karnataka	Karnataka
34	Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh
35	Central Agricultural University	Manipur
36	Central University of Odisha	Odisha
37	IMU - Indian Maritime University	Tamil Nadu
38	Nalanda University	Bihar
39	Central University of Jammu	Jammu & Kashmir
40	Central University of Kashmir	Jammu & Kashmir
41	Central University of Jharkhand	Jharkhand
42	Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Himachal Pradesh
43	National Sports University	Manipur
44	Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya	Gujarat
45	The Central Sanskrit University	Delhi
46	Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya	Chhattisgarh
47	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Andhra Pradesh
48	Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University	Uttar Pradesh
49	Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University	Delhi
50	Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University	Uttar Pradesh
51	The National Sanskrit University	Andhra Pradesh
52	Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	Bihar
53	Sindhu Central University	Ladakh
54	The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Madhya Pradesh
55	South Asian University	Delhi
56	Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya	Maharashtra