Institution Categorisation

A higher education institution established and funded by the Government of India by an Act of Parliament. Its rules and procedures are fully controlled and regulated by UGC.

A premier public institution granted special status by an act of Parliament. These institutions play a pivotal role in developing highly skilled personnel, receive greater autonomy, distinct degree-granting powers, and direct central government funding.

A higher education institute established by an act of a state government. It is funded by the state government and regulated by UGC rules and regulations.

A deemed-to-be-university recognised by the Ministry of Education under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 for high academic standards. It enjoys academic privileges of a university even if not established through a central or state legislative act.

A higher education institution funded primarily by tuition fees, endowments, and private donations rather than government funds, with independent governance.

An independent educational organisation that operates under the academic oversight and curriculum guidelines of a larger parent university. Degrees are conferred by the parent university or body.

An integral part of a larger university’s corporate body rather than an independent entity. It shares the university’s administration and curriculum, and the university directly manages finances, infrastructure, and staff.

A postgraduate or off-campus centre is a constituent academic branch of a parent university located outside its main campus. These centres operate under the parent university and offer full-time degree programmes.

A facility officially accredited or funded by a governing body (such as a ministry or university) to conduct specialised research, testing, or education.

A college with authority to design its own curriculum, conduct exams, and manage academic operations independently from its affiliated university, while the final degree is typically awarded by the university.

National R&D establishments operating under central ministries and umbrella organisations that run laboratories and institutes across the country.

Research facilities owned, funded, and operated by state governments to address region-specific challenges in areas such as agriculture, forestry, water, public health, and industry.

Privately owned and controlled R&D institutes that drive focused innovation through independent research organisations.

Legally constituted, non-profit, voluntary organisations that operate independently of government control to address social, humanitarian, or environmental issues.