Which state of India has the most universities? Know the names of the top 5 states.
India is the largest country in the world in terms of population, where even today a large population is struggling for higher education. Let us tell you which state of the country has the most universities.
You can see various types of government, private, and deemed universities across the country. There are two types of government universities among them - State University and Central University, for which there is a lot of demand, especially for government educational institutions of engineering and medicine. The work of higher educational institutions in India is not only to give degrees but also to prepare students for research, knowledge, and social development. Let us tell you which state of India has the most educational institutions.
Which state has the most universities
When it comes to the most universities, the state that comes on top may surprise you. Actually, if you think that Delhi or Uttar Pradesh has the most educational institutions, then you are wrong. The state with the most universities is Karnataka. According to media reports, there are 43 universities in Karnataka, which is much more than other states. Uttar Pradesh or Delhi do not come in second place. West Bengal comes in second place, there are a total of 38 universities here. If we talk about the third place, then Uttar Pradesh is in third place, where there are a total of 34 universities. Maharashtra comes in fourth place with 30 universities. At the same time, Andhra Pradesh is at number five where there are a total of 28 universities.
How many universities in the whole country
If we talk about how many universities are there in the whole country, then according to the University Grants Commission, till March 2023, there were a total of 1078 universities in India, out of which 464 were state universities, 128 deemed-to-be universities, 54 central universities and 432 private universities. 398 universities are listed under Section 12-B' of the UGC Act. This figure is of the year 2023, now it may change like IIMC has been given the status of deemed university. At the same time, action has been taken against some fake private universities and they have been closed down.
