With a rising demand for higher education institutions, we see a trend of many emerging private universities in India that have made a reputation for themself. 

According to UGC, currently, there are 340 private universities in the country offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide range of disciplines. 

Some of the emerging top private universities in the country are as listed below:

Chandigarh University (Punjab)

Chandigarh University (CU) is a private University established in 2012 offering UG, PG courses in multiple disciplines. It is accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade in the first cycle itself, making it among the few universities to do so. CU has been ranked 51st in Management category and 84th in Engineering category by NIRF Ranking 2020. 

Highlights: 

  • Ranked No.1 Indian University for highest patents filed (850+) 
  • Highest Placement Package: INR 35 LPA
  • 7th Private University in India to receive NAAC A+ Accreditation in First Cycle.

MAHE (Karnataka)

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) was established in 1953 with a strong focus on research. It is deemed to be University that has received approval from UGC. MAHE offers as many as 350 programs in 31 disciplines such as engineering, management, pharmacy etc. 

Highlights: 

  • Highest Placement Package: INR 22.38 LPA (Engineering) 
  • Application Fee: INR 600 (Indian Nationals) 
  • Ranked #8 by NIRF Universities Ranking 2020

Lovely Professional University (Punjab) 

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab is among the most well known private universities established in 2005. LPU has received accreditation from UGC, DEB as well as NABL along with a place in the Association of Indian Universities. The Outlook Magazine ranked LPU among the Top 5 Indian Universities in 2019. 

Highlights: 

  • Highest Placement Package: INR 28 LPA 
  • Top Recruiter: Amazon 
  • Application Fee: INR 500-800
  • NIRF 2020 has ranked LPU at #78 among private universities. 

Shiv Nadar University (Noida) 

Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida was established in 2011 across a campus of 296 acres. The University has received UGC Recognition for several UG, PG and doctoral programs. Shiv Nadar University offers over 2000 seats in courses from Engineering, Arts, Management, Education and other departments. 

Highlights: 

  • Highest Placement Package: INR 31.5 LPA
  • Application Fee: INR 1200
  • Ranked #56 among Indian Universities by NIRF Ranking 2020

OP Jindal Global University (Haryana) 

OP Jindal Global University, Sonepat is among the emerging private universities offering programs in many disciplines. The university is approved by UGC and has received NAAC Accreditation with an ‘A’ Grade. OP Jindal Global University is the only Indian private university to be ranked among Top 150 Youngest Universities list by QS Young Universities Ranking 2020. 

The university offers 21 courses in total including UG, PG and Research programs. 

Highlights:

  • Highest Placement Package: INR 30.9 LPA (International)
  • Application Fee: INR 3000

Ashoka University (Haryana)

Spread over a campus of 25 acres, Ashoka University was established in 2014 with a primary focus on arts subjects, making it among the younger private universities in this list. The university has received recognition from UGC, the Government of Haryana and the Government of India. 

Ashoka University offers major as well as minor degree courses and has an objective of achieving Ivy League University status in liberal arts. 

Highlights: 

  • Average Placement Package: INR 7-8 LPA 
  • Application Fee: No Fee