Allahabad University has always occupied an esteemed place among the universities of India for over a century now. Established on 23rd September 1887, it is the fourth oldest university of India after Calcutta, Bombay and Madras University. Some notable alumni are Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma former President of India, Shri Harivansh Rai Bachchan Hindi Poet, Shri H.N. Bahuguna former Deputy Prime Minister of India to name a few.

Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. The university is based in Chennai. The Anna University, which is of the affiliated type is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Partner of UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education (UICEE). UGC have accredited Anna University with Five Star Status in 2002 which is the highest rating. With proven capabilities both in academic and research areas, Anna University was able to receive this honour for a period of five years for excellence in Technical Education.

BHU is a centre of learning combining ancient Indian knowledge, modern sciences and the technology of the west to encompass almost the entire gamut of knowledge necessary for the pursuit of study and research.

The University was established in June 1985 around the nucleus of Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay in Goa. The University Campus is located on the outskirts of Panaji, the capital city and spread over nearly 173 hectares on the Taleigao plateau overlooking the scenic Zuari River joining the Arabian Sea. In recognition of Goa University's efforts in overall development of course structure, students, faculty and infrastructure and the quality and standard of education/research, NAAC has accredited the University with the 4 star status for a five year period from March, 2001.

JNU is a green belt situated in Aravalli (rocky terrain) range, which provides the right ambience for an academic campus. Several Centres in these Schools have been declared by the UGC to be Centres of 'Excellence'. These are Centre for Historical Studies, Centre for the Study of Social Systems, Centre for Political Studies, Centre for Economic Studies and Planing, Centre for the Study of Regional Development, all in the School of Social Sciences. In addition three Science Schools--School of Physical Sciences, School of Life Sciences and School of Environmental Sciences have also received the UGC recognition as Centers for Excellence.

It is a multi-faculty and multidisciplinary university, offering rich and varied courses in the fields of Humanities, Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Law, Engineering, Technology, Commerce and Business Management, Information Technology and Oriental Languages. The University’s strategic planning, teaching-and-learning policies and research direction have always emphasized respect for the concerns of the society and the need to address the issues that challenge it. In recognition of its excellent academic achievements, Osmania University had the distinction of being awarded the FIVE STAR status by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission, Government of India in the year 2001.

The Punjab University (previously named University of the Punjab) was founded in 1882 at Lahore. The University of the Punjab is not only the oldest University of Pakistan but also the largest. Located in the historical and culturally alive city of Lahore, this University has played a leading role in higher education in the country.

The objectives of health science education were to meet the societal needs for better health care. The Central Council of Health has recommended to establish Health Universities in all States of the country. The State of Karnataka took the bold and innovative decision to do so and establish a University of Health Sciences as far back as 1976.

This university was established under State Act in 1983. The Institute is located on a sprawling 550 acre residential campus at Raebareli Road, 15 km away from the main city. The institute offers its own degrees, which are duly recognized by the Medical Council of India.

In 1944 the Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The present campus of the Institute in Deonar (Mumbai) was opened on 6 October 1954 by the then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSC), founded by Alladi Ramakrishnan in 1962, is a national institution for fundamental research in frontier disciplines of mathematical sciences. It is an autonomous institute funded by the Department of Atomic Energy of the Government of India and by the Government of Tamil Nadu.

In July 1854, the Court of Directors of the East India Company sent a 'despatch' to the Governor General of India in Council suggesting the establishment of the Universities of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay. In pursuance of the despatch, the University of Calcutta was founded on January 24,1857 by the incorporation of an Act of the Legislative Council (Act No. II of 1857)

The University of Delhi is the premier university of the country and is known for its high standards in teaching and research and attracts eminent scholars to its faculty. The University of Delhi was established in 1922 as a unitary, teaching and residential university by an Act of the then Central Legislative Assembly. Only three colleges existed then in Delhi: St. Stephens College founded in 1881, Hindu College founded in 1899 and Ramjas College founded in 1917, which were affiliated to the University. The University thus had a modest beginning with just three colleges, two faculties (Arts and Science) and about 750 students. In October 1933, the University offices and the Library shifted to the Viceregal Lodge Estate, and till today this site is the nucleus of the University (Main Campus). Apart from central administrative offices, examination offices and the sports complex, the main departments of the Faculty of Science are housed in the Viceregal Lodge Estate.

It is proud privilege for the people of Dharwad that they have a university.In 1949 the Karnataka University was founded and the magnificent building was built in 1958.

The University of Hyderabad is a premier institute of post-graduate teaching and research, established by an Act of the Parliament of India as a Central University. Over the years, the University of Hyderabad has emerged as a top-ranking institute of higher education and research in India.

The University of Lucknow has a long and eventful history. Its origin can be traced back to a modest School founded about one hundred and thirtyfive years ago. Since then, its growth and development has brought about a remarkable transformation in the academic life of the people.

Madras University is the mother of almost all the Old Universities of Southern India. The University area of Jurisdiction has been confined to, however, 3 districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years.

The University of Mumbai (known earlier as University of Bombay) is one of the oldest and premier Universities in India. It was established in 1857 consequent upon "Wood's Education Dispatch", and it is one amongst the first three Universities in India.

The University of Mysore is among the foremost institutions of its kind, and is an enduring symbol in the sphere of higher education in India. It was founded by the then Maharaja of Mysore, His Highness Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV and his Dewan, the renowned engineer-statesman Sir M.Visveswaraya, on July 27, 1916.

The University of Pune (formerly known as University of Poona) was established under the Poona University Act, passed by the Bombay Legislature on 10th February, 1948.