Public Universities in India

University of Rajasthan (UNIRAJ) is a prominent public state university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, established in 1947. Originally known as the University of Rajputana, it is one of the oldest universities in Rajasthan and a key center for higher education in the state.

Panjab University (PU) is a prestigious public university located in Chandigarh, India, established in 1882 in Lahore (now in Pakistan) and later re-established in Chandigarh in 1947 after the partition of India. It is one of the oldest universities in India with a rich academic heritage.

Utkal University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in eastern India, located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in 1943, making it the first university in Odisha and the 17th oldest university in India.

Jadavpur University (JU) is a premier public state university located in Kolkata, West Bengal, established in 1955. It evolved from the National Council of Education (1906), a movement aimed at promoting indigenous technical education during India’s freedom struggle.

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is one of India’s largest and most prestigious central universities, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya with the aim of promoting education rooted in Indian culture and values while embracing modern knowledge.

The University of Mumbai (formerly known as the University of Bombay) is one of India’s oldest and most prestigious public universities, established in 1857 during the British era. It is among the first three modern universities in India, alongside those in Calcutta and Madras.