Top Private Universities in India 2023

The top private universities in India set the standard for academic excellence and innovation. Leading the list is the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) in Gujarat, renowned for its cutting-edge programs in information and communication technology, as well as its industry partnerships. Following closely is Ashoka University in Haryana, celebrated for its interdisciplinary approach to education and commitment to fostering critical thinking and leadership skills among students. Additionally, Nirma University in Gujarat stands out for its diverse range of programs across various disciplines, coupled with a strong focus on research and entrepreneurship. These best private universities in India are shaping the landscape of private higher education in India, providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the modern world.

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

Rank	Private Universities	State
1	Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT)	Gujarat
2	Ashoka University	Haryana
3	Nirma University	Gujarat
4	Shiv Nadar University	Uttar Pradesh
5	Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University	Karnataka
6	Azim Premji University	Karnataka
7	AMITY University	Uttar Pradesh
8	REVA University	Karnataka
9	Chitkara University	Punjab
10	Dayananda Sagar University	Karnataka
11	Sri Sri University	Odisha
12	O.P. Jindal Global University	Haryana
13	Shoolini University	Himachal Pradesh
14	JSS Science and Technology University	Karnataka
15	Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University	Gujarat
16	Ahmedabad University	Gujarat
17	Sikkim Manipal University	Sikkim
17	Apeejay Stya University	Haryana
18	Ganpat University	Gujarat
19	PES University	Karnataka
20	ICFAI University	Uttarakhand
20	BML Munjal University	Haryana
21	AMITY University	Rajasthan
22	ADAMAS University	West Bengal
23	Chandigarh University	Punjab
24	Presidency University	Karnataka
25	Lovely Professional University	Punjab
26	M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	Karnataka
27	AMITY University	Haryana
27	Flame University	Maharashtra
28	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies - UPES	Uttarakhand
29	SRM University	Haryana
30	LNCT University	Madhya Pradesh
31	NIIT University (NU)	Rajasthan
32	Jaypee University of Information Technology	Himachal Pradesh
33	ICFAI University	Rajasthan
34	XIM University	Odisha
34	CMR University	Karnataka
35	MIT Art, Design & Technology University	Maharashtra
36	Sharda University	Uttar Pradesh
37	Integral University	Uttar Pradesh
38	Oriental University	Madhya Pradesh
39	Sangam University	Rajasthan
40	Jagran Lakecity University	Madhya Pradesh
41	William Carey University	Meghalaya
41	The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University	Sikkim
42	Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh
43	Pandit Deendayal Energy University	Gujarat
44	Martin Luther Christian University	Meghalaya
45	ITM University	Madhya Pradesh
46	Bennett University	Uttar Pradesh
47	Mewar University	Rajasthan
48	Chitkara University	Himachal Pradesh
49	The NorthCap University	Haryana
50	Himgiri Zee University	Uttarakhand
51	Uttaranchal University	Uttarakhand
52	MATS University	Chhattisgarh
53	Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University	Rajasthan
54	Sir Padampat Singhania University	Rajasthan
55	Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya	Uttarakhand
56	Navrachana University	Gujarat
57	Manav Bharti University	Himachal Pradesh
58	GLA University	Uttar Pradesh
59	Teerthanker Mahaveer University	Uttar Pradesh
59	Alliance University	Karnataka
60	G.D. Goenka University	Haryana
61	Galgotias University	Uttar Pradesh
62	Brainware University	West Bengal
63	Arni University	Himachal Pradesh
64	Assam Don Bosco University	Assam
65	Techno Global University	Meghalaya
66	Babu Banarasi Das University	Uttar Pradesh
67	AMITY University	Maharashtra
68	University of Science & Technology	Meghalaya
69	Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences & Technology	Rajasthan
70	Jaypee University of Engineering & Technology	Madhya Pradesh
71	Suresh Gyan Vihar University	Rajasthan
72	J. K. Lakshmipat University	Rajasthan
73	Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University	Haryana
74	Mody University of Science and Technology, Lakshmangarh	Rajasthan
75	Manav Rachna University	Haryana
76	Invertis University	Uttar Pradesh
77	Assam Down Town University	Assam
78	Kalinga University	Chhattisgarh
79	Poornima University	Rajasthan
80	Parul University	Gujarat
81	Manipal University	Rajasthan
82	AKS University	Madhya Pradesh
83	Rayat Bahra University	Punjab
84	ICFAI University	Himachal Pradesh
85	K.R. Mangalam University	Haryana
86	AURO University (Surat)	Gujarat
87	University of Patanjali	Uttarakhand
88	ICFAI University	Chhattisgarh
88	IIHMR University	Rajasthan
89	The Indira Gandhi Technological & Medical Sciences University	Arunachal Pradesh
90	Rabindranath Tagore University (Formerly AISECT University)	Madhya Pradesh
91	Centurion University of Technology and Management	Odisha
92	Raffles University	Rajasthan
93	People's University	Madhya Pradesh
94	Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences	Madhya Pradesh
95	VIT Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
96	Guru Kashi University	Punjab
97	Geetanjali University	Rajasthan
98	MVN University	Haryana
99	Graphic Era Hill University	Uttarakhand
100	Techno India University	West Bengal
101	Adesh University	Punjab
102	Mahatma Gandhi University	Meghalaya
103	Sushant University	Haryana
104	Noida International University	Uttar Pradesh
105	The Assam Kaziranga University	Assam
105	Monad University	Uttar Pradesh
106	Bahra University	Himachal Pradesh
107	Bhagwant University	Rajasthan
108	Mohammad Ali Jauhar University	Uttar Pradesh
109	Indus International University	Himachal Pradesh
110	Usha Martin University	Jharkhand
110	Techno Global University	Madhya Pradesh
111	Mangalayatan University	Uttar Pradesh
112	Jaypee University	Uttar Pradesh
113	Institute of Advanced Research	Gujarat
114	JECRC University	Rajasthan
115	Indus University	Gujarat
116	Garden City University	Karnataka
117	Swami Vivekanand University	Madhya Pradesh
118	Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University	Punjab
119	IEC University	Himachal Pradesh
120	Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University	Uttar Pradesh
121	Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	Uttar Pradesh
122	Maharaja Agrasen University	Himachal Pradesh
123	TeamLease Skills University	Gujarat
124	O.P. Jindal University	Chhattisgarh
125	Desh Bhagat University	Punjab
126	Rai University	Gujarat
126	North East Frontier Technical University	Arunachal Pradesh
127	Apex Professional University	Arunachal Pradesh
128	Himalayan University	Arunachal Pradesh
129	Maharishi University of Information Technology	Uttar Pradesh
130	Medi-Caps University	Madhya Pradesh
131	JIS University	West Bengal
132	ITM University	Chhattisgarh
133	CT University	Punjab
134	Ajeenkya D Y Patil University	Maharashtra
135	Arunachal University of Studies	Arunachal Pradesh
136	Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University	Himachal Pradesh
137	IMS Unison University	Uttarakhand
138	Sri Sai University	Himachal Pradesh
139	Arunodaya University	Arunachal Pradesh
140	Seacom Skills University	West Bengal
141	University of Engineering and Management	West Bengal
142	Sri Satya Sai University of Technology & Medical Sciences	Madhya Pradesh
142	University of Engineering and Management	Rajasthan
143	AMITY University	Chhattisgarh
144	DAV University	Punjab
145	DIT University	Uttarakhand
146	Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology	Himachal Pradesh
147	Sunrise University	Rajasthan
148	Charotar University of Science & Technology	Gujarat
149	C.U. Shah University	Gujarat
150	The Assam Royal Global University	Assam
151	Eternal University	Himachal Pradesh
152	Spicer Adventist University	Maharashtra
153	Vivekananda Global University	Rajasthan
154	P.K. University	Madhya Pradesh
155	Mandsaur University	Madhya Pradesh
156	The Neotia University	West Bengal
157	Abhilashi University	Himachal Pradesh
158	Sanskriti University	Uttar Pradesh
159	GNA University	Punjab
160	GSFC University	Gujarat
161	ISBM University	Chhattisgarh
162	GLS University	Gujarat
163	Birla Global University	Odisha
164	Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan University	Madhya Pradesh
165	Akal University	Punjab
166	Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh
167	Himalayan Garhwal University	Uttarakhand
168	Motherhood University	Uttarakhand
169	RIMT University	Punjab
170	Sant Baba Bhag Singh University	Punjab
171	Shri Ramasamy Memorial University	Sikkim