Education in India 5 Best universities in the country

Top Universities in India - Just like India’s rich culture & heritage, the Indian education system is considered among the best ones in the world, after China and the United States. Here are the best universities in India. If you think that it is only because of India’s great landscape and natural backdrop visitors from different parts of the globe come here. It is not like that. The rich education delivery system of India is another thing that compels scholars worldwide to come and be a part of this vast education system. Being one of the biggest education systems in the world, India is primarily known for its engineering courses. The country’s parliament professed institutes of technology as “institutes of national importance” in the year 1961, which played an active role in helping the then newly set up universities to cultivate and
develop their standings.

India is one of the most assorted nations in the world so one may wish to choose his or her university based on the state and its local beliefs. A majority of Indian universities are established in beautiful natural parks. Whether established in rural or urban settings, a number of the most popular institutions host different types of fiestas and events that make campus life more enriching.
 

Here is a list of India’s top universities where you can choose to receive an education.


# Indian Institute of Science

Located in Bengaluru in the state of Karnataka, the Indian Institute of Science was founded in 1979 and considered one of the most prestigious technology institutes in the country. The university runs just one undergraduate programme- a four-year BA in science. The programme’s essential components are physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology and humanities. In their last year, students are supposed to work on a specific research project. With an unmatched focus on research, the institute has more than 75 winners of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in the field of Science and Technology. At the same, it is important to mention that nearly 70% of its students choose to undertake PhD and MA research projects.



# Jawaharlal Nehru University

Located in the national capital of India, Jawaharlal Nehru University is known to have one of the biggest campuses in India among all types of universities in the country. This campus is also popular for its vast green cover and blossoming fauna. It was established in the year 1969 through an act of parliament. This university is widely known for its rich academics, comprehensive research and other campus activities. All these points have led to the highly prestigious rankings such as the rank 3 achieved in 2016 and rank 2 in 2017 as part of the NIRF (National Institutional Rankings Framework). JLU also won the Visitor’s award for the best university from the President of India in 2017.

JNU has dedicated centres for – Arts & Aesthetics, Biotechnology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Sanskrit; Indic Studies, Computer & Systems Studies and Computational & Integrative Sciences.

# Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

One of the oldest universities in the country, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was set in 1916 in Varanasi. Since its initial days, the university has been known for its nationalism and role in India’s independence. The university was founded by none other than Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya who was one of the primary frontrunners in India’s freedom struggle. As of now, the BHU is widely regarded as the largest residential university in entire Asia. It is also one of the biggest in terms of area, spanning across a total of 1300 acres of land. A new campus is also coming up in the Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh (UP) itself, covering an even bigger area of 2700 acres as planned. The BHU anthem or Kulgeet is itself loaded with patriotic passion and a call to action.


# University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad was set up in 1974. It provides a range of Postgraduate programmes including five-Year Integrated Master’s Degree in the area of Science, Medical Science, Life Science, Performing Arts, Management, Social Science, Humanities and Engineering. Hyderabad University also offers M.Phil. & PhD courses in different disciplines at the Doctoral Level. The University of Hyderabad is considered a paradise for the science fanatics and researchers. Apart
from this, the campus is full of life as students get an opportunity to get involved in various other growth-oriented activities.



# Calcutta University

Established in 1857, the University of Calcutta is counted amongst the most reputed universities in the country. The university has been ranked 5th by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of HRD, Government of India in 2019. Particularly, the University of Calcutta has been bestowed the 1st place among the state universities in QS BRICS & QS India University Rankings 2019. Over the years, the University has produced some of the most eminent scholars and personalities to the country in various domains. A few names among them are Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Bankimchandra Chatterjee, Meghnad Saha, Satyendranath Bose, Dr Rajendra Prasad and Shyamaprasad Mukherjee. The University of Calcutta offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma and certificate programmes in diverse faculties of studies including Arts, Agriculture, Science, Commerce, Engineering & Technology, Management, Law, Journalism, Fine Arts, Education and Library Science.