New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed that it has decided to grant Autonomy to 76 Educational Institutions including 62 Universities (5 Central Universities, 21 State Universities, 34 Deemed to be Universities and 2 Private Universities) and 14 Colleges across the Country. These Universities/Institutions have been selected on the basis of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) ratings. The Institutions having a NAAC score of 3.5 and above, have been placed in Category I, the Institutions having a NAAC score of 3.26 to 3.5 have been placed in Category II and the remaining are placed in Category III.
Granting Autonomy to institutions considering their applications is a continuous process. The updated information regarding names of Universities and Colleges which have been granted Autonomy, so far have been given in the Annexure.
ANNEXURE
| S. No. | Name of the University | Category I | Category II |
| CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES | |||
| 1. | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi | I | |
| 2. | University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad | I | |
| 3. | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | II | |
| 4. | Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh | II | |
| 5 | The English and Foreign Languages University, Telengana | II | |
| STATE UNIVERSITIES | |||
| 1. | Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata | I | |
| 2. | Algappa University, Karaikudi | I | |
| 3. | NALSAR University of Law, Telangana | I | |
| 4. | SavitribaiPhule Pune University, Pune | I | |
| 5. | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | I | |
| 6. | National Law University Delhi, Dwarka | I | |
| 7. | Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | I | |
| 8. | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | I | |
| 9. | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | I | |
| 10 | Osmania University, Hyderabad | I | |
| 11. | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar | I | |
| 12. | University of Jammu, Jammu | I | |
| 13. | University of Mysore, Mysuru | II | |
| 14. | Anna University, Chennai | II | |
| 15. | Punjab University, Chandigarh | II | |
| 16. | Kakatiya University, Warangal | II | |
| 17. | Punjabi University, Patiala | II | |
| 18. | Rajiv Gandhi University of Law, Patiala | II | |
| 19. | National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | II | |
| 20. | University of Madras, Chennai | II | |
| 21. | Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar | II |
| Deemed to be Universities | |||
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Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. | I | |
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Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) Visakhapatnam, AP. | I | |
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Narsee Monjee Institute of Studies, Mumbai, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | I | |
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Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra | I | |
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Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. | I | |
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Symbiosis International, Pune, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Piparia, Vadodara, Gujarat. | I | |
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Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. | I | |
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Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra. | I | |
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Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi. | I | |
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Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for advacned Scientific Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka. | I | |
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. | I | |
| 19. | TERI School of Advanced Studies, New Delhi. | II | |
| 20. | Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka. | II | |
| 21. | Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamil Nadu. | II | |
| 22. | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka. | II | |
| 23. | KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belgaum, Karnataka. | II | |
| 24. | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | II | |
| 25. | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | II | |
| 26. | JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research, Mysore, Karnataka. | II | |
| 27. | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana. | II | |
| 28. | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | II | |
| 29. | Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patll Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. | II | |
| 30. | The Indian Law Institute, New Delhi. | II | |
| 31. | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | II | |
| 32. | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | II | |
| 33. | SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | II | |
| 34. | Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan. | II | |
| Private Universities | |||
| 1. | O.P. Jindal Global University Sonipat, Haryana. | II | |
| 2. | PanditDeendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar, Gujarat. | II |
| Colleges granted Autonomy | |
| 1. | YashvantraoChavan Institute of Science, Satara, 533, Sadar Bazar, Satara Maharashtra-415 001 affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| 2. | BonamVenkataChalamayya Engineering College, Odalarevu-553 210,Allavaram Mandal, East Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
| 3. | G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science (For Women), 8-1-297/2/I, Shaikpet, Hyderabad-500 104 Telangana affiliated to JNTU Hyderabad, Telangana |
| 4. | Vivekanand College, 2130/E, Tarabai Park, Kolhapur-416 003 (Maharastra) affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| 5. | Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Pedatadepalli, Tadepalligudem-534 101 (West Godavari Dist.,) (Andhra Pradesh) affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada |
| 6. | Sri SivasubramaniyaNadar College of Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kalavakkam-603 110 (Tamilnadu) affiliated to Anna University, Chennai |
| 7. | Jai Hind College Basantsing Institute of Science & J.T. Lalvani College of Commerce, 23-24 Backbay Reclamation, A-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020 affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400 032 |
| 8. | Shri Vile ParleKelavaniMandal’sMithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of AmrutbenJivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai-400 056 affiliated to University of Mumbai |
| 9. | Silicon Institute of Technology, Silicon Hills, Patia, Bhubaneswar affiliated to BijuPatnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha |
| 10. | Raghu Institute of Technology, Dakamarri (V), Bheemunipatnam (M), Visakhapatnam (Dist.,) Andhra Pradesh-531 162 affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
| 11. | Siddartha Institute of Science and Technology, Siddharth Nagar, Narayanavaram Road, Puttur-517 583 (Andhra Pradesh) affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Ananthapur |
| 12. | SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Plot 83/84 & 106/107 Sion (West) Mumbai-400 002 (MS) affiliate to University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400 002 |
| 13. | RayatSikhshanSansthan’sKarmaveerBhauraoPatil College, Sector-15A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400 703 affiliated to University of Mumbai |
| 14. | R.J. College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Opp. Ralway Station, Mumbai-400 086 (Maharashtra) affiliated to University of Mumbai, Fort Mumbai-400 032 |
This information was given by the Minister of State (HRD), Dr. Satya Pal Singh today in a written reply to a Rajya Sabha question.
