Public Universities

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.