Number of universities in India 2015-2022

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 11, 2024

As per the results of a survey on higher education across India, there were about 1,168 universities in the country in academic year 2022. A majority of universities in India are state public universities, that are run and funded by the state. The country also had 17 women exclusive universities during the academic year 2022.

Number of universities across India from 2015 to 2022

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Release date

January 2024

Region

Asia, India

Survey time period

2015 to 2022

Special properties

based on academic year

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Universities and similar institutions that were listed on AISHE portal.

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