Top Central Universities in India 2025

In 2025, the top Central Universities in India are characterized by their robust academic programs, extensive research opportunities, and vibrant campus life. These institutions excel in a variety of disciplines, including science, technology, humanities, and social sciences, providing a holistic education that nurtures critical thinking and innovation. State-of-the-art facilities and strong faculty-student ratios ensure personalized learning experiences. They are also known for their diverse student communities, which foster a multicultural and inclusive environment. The focus on research and development is evident through numerous collaborations with international universities and industry partnerships, contributing to significant advancements in various fields. Additionally, these universities offer a range of extracurricular activities, encouraging students to engage in sports, arts, and social initiatives. Government funding and support play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of education and infrastructure, making these central universities prestigious and sought-after destinations for higher education in India.

The complete list of IIRF Central University Ranking 2025 is mentioned below:

Rank	Name of the University	City	State
1	JNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	Delhi
2	DU - University of Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi
3	BHU - Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh
4	JMI - Jamia Millia Islamia	New Delhi	Delhi
5	UoH - University of Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Telangana
6	AMU - Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh
7	CUP - Central University of Punjab	Bathinda	Punjab
8	Central University of Himachal Pradesh	Dharamshala	Himachal Pradesh
9	The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University	Makal Sadan	Madhya Pradesh
10	Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	Pusa	Bihar
11	Pondicherry University	Puducherry	Puducherry
12	CURAJ - Central University of Rajasthan	Ajmer	Rajasthan
13	Rajiv Gandhi University	Itnagar	Arunachal Pradesh
14	Central University of Gujarat	Gandhi Nagar	Gujarat
15	Central University of Haryana	Jant-Pali Village	Haryana
16	Central University of Tamil Nadu	Neelakudi	Tamil Nadu
17	Visva Bharati University	Shantiniketan	West Bengal
18	Central University of Kerala	Kasargod	Kerala
19	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Rae Bareily	Uttar Pradesh
20	Central University of Andhra Pradesh	Anantapur	Andhra Pradesh
21	Central University of Odisha	Korapur	Odisha
22	Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University	Srinagar (Garhwal)	Uttarakhand
23	IMU - Indian Maritime University	Chennai	Tamil Nadu
24	Tezpur University	Sonitpur	Assam
25	Mizoram University	Aizwal	Mizoram
26	Central Agricultural University, Imphal	Imphal	Manipur
27	Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University	Rae Bareli	Uttar Pradesh
28	Central University of Jammu	Bagla (Rahya-Suchani)	Jammu & Kashmir
29	North Eastern Hill University	Shillong	Meghalaya
30	EFLU - English and Foreign Languages University	Hyderabad	Telangana
31	Maulana Azad National Urdu University	Hyderabad	Telangana
32	Central University of Karnataka	Kadaganchi	Karnataka
33	Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya	Sagar	Madhya Pradesh
34	Nagaland University	Kohia	Nagaland
35	Mahatma Gandhi Central University	Motihari	Bihar
36	Sikkim University	Gangtok	Sikkim
37	Assam University	Silchar	Assam
38	University of Allahabad	Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh
39	Central University of Kashmir	Ganderbal	Jammu & Kashmir
40	Manipur University	Manipur	Manipur
41	IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University	New Delhi	Delhi
42	The Central Sanskrit University	New Delhi	Delhi
43	Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University	Pahuj	Uttar Pradesh
44	Tripura University	Tripura	Tripura
45	Central University of Jharkhand	Ranchi	Jharkhand
46	Sindhu Central University	Melongthang Leh-Ladakh	Ladakh
47	South Asian University	New Delhi	Delhi
48	Nalanda University	Rajgir	Bihar
49	Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh	Kondakarakam	Andhra Pradesh
50	Central University of South Bihar	Fatehpur	Bihar

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