As the years passed by, the cost of education in India has seen a gradual rise. This sudden rise in the cost of education is because of the boom in the number of students opting for higher education in India. 

Even though many universities have hiked their fees there are some who have kept their fees affordable enough for every student to acquire education. 

Every student prefers to study at a university without burning a hole in their pocket. The following list showcases the universities that are budget-friendly and imparts quality education.

Chandigarh University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh University has emerged to be one of the top-ranking NAAC A+ accredited Universities. The university features gender equality and has a high number of female students pursuing higher studies. The university houses 16 departments featuring specializations in UG, PG and doctoral courses. The university bagged its highest CTC of INR 32.5 LPA last year. 

Aspirants will have to appear in the CUCET exam in order to get admission. Admission is also offered based on JEE Main, CAT, NATA, GATE, CSIR-NET.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.6 Lakhs

ITM University, Gwalior

ITM University was established in 1997 as a member of RGPV, Madhya Pradesh.

In 2017, ITM was ranked the best in the Platinum Category Engineering Institute in India by AICTE, HRD Ministry of Government. Of India, man.

ITM offers a range of programmes from Bachelor Scale to PhD programmes and special courses that are affordable, which is why we have made our list of the cheapest private universities in India.

ITM, Gwalior Admission is done based on ITM-NEST Entrance Test. Moreover, it accepts scores of exams like CMAT, CAT, NATA, GATE, PAT, XAT

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.5 Lakhs

Navrachana University (NUV), Vadodara

NUV was founded in 2009 by the Navrachana Education Society (NES) under the Gujarat Private Universities Act. It is located in Vadodara, recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. The university offers its students a variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes.

The university offers students state-of-the-art infrastructure as well as a number of world-class educational and recreational facilities. NUV has a highly qualified team of faculty members who are exceptionally successful in their respective disciplines. Students can also benefit from the scholarship schemes available at NUV.

NUV Admission is done through ACPC, followed by a PI round. The university also accepts JEE Main Scores. 

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.14 Lakhs

UKA Tarsadia University (UTU), Bardoli

UKA Tarsadia University was established in 2011. It is one of the fastest-growing private institution offering 28 PhD, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certification courses such as BA, BE/B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, B.Sc, B.Sc (Nursing), BBA/BBM, BCA, B.Com, M.Sc, M.Sc (Nursing), M.Pharm, ME/M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.Com, etc. 

The University is ranked #62 out of a total of 76 by The Week in 2020. The highest salary package of INR 3.58 LPA was offered during the 2020 training period. 

UTU Admission to these courses is based on the entrance examination. The application process is online.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 94,000

Bahra University (BU), Solan

BU Shimla is a multi-disciplinary university, established in 2011 by the Himachal Pradesh Act No. 2 of the State Legislature. The university is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) pursuant to Section 22 of the UGC Act 1956 and the Indian Bar Council (BCI). 

Bahra University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses in the fields of engineering, management, hospitality and tourism, law, pharmaceuticals, basic sciences and physiotherapy.

BU Admission is based on HPCET, JEE Main, GATE, MAT, CAT, CMAT scores.

Eligible candidates can even avail scholarships.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.15 Lakhs

Nirma University (NU), Ahmedabad

NU was founded in 2003. It was the first university to be established in Gujarat. Today this university ranks among top 150 universities in India. The university was accredited by NAAC, NBA and SAQS. It offers 5 UnderGraduate, 8 PostGraduate, 4 integrated, and PhD both Full Time & Part-Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.Com LLB(Hons.), etc.

Nirma University Admission is through Merit score and various entrance exams such as CAT/GUJCET/JEE Mains/CLAT/GATE/PGCET/NATA/CMAT.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.97 lakhs

GLS University, Ahmedabad

GLS University founded in the year 2015 is a private university located in the state of Gujarat. The institution currently has more than 25.000 students studying at different levels, with more than 500 faculties teaching them.

The university offers some excellent career-oriented courses with a sense of spreading quality education among individuals.

GLS University Admission Process is in online mode only. Applicants are selected on the basis of merit. However, candidates seeking admission to the MBA course must register for the CMAT exam.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.22 Lakhs

Kaziranga University (KU), Jorhat

Kaziranga University, Jorhat boasts to be one of the top private universities in the North East. The university is set up under the Assam Private University Act, offering state-of-the-art education and research relevant to market needs.

KU offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the fields of engineering, management, social sciences, health sciences and much more. The programmes offered are MBA, BBA, B.Tech, BPT, BSW, B.Com, BA, B.Sc, M.Sc, M.Tech, B.Pharma, MPT, etc.

In the recent university graduation cycle, the highest salary package of INR 12 LPA was offered to university graduates.

KU Admission to these courses is both merit and entrance based.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.31 Lakhs

MATS University, Raipur

MATS University is a private university established by Chhattisgarh government under Chhattisgarh Private Universities Act of 2006. It has been approved by AICTE and has NAAC B++ Accreditation.

MATS University offers courses in Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral Programs through sixteen academic departments that operate in it.

MATS University Admission is based on the marks scored in CAT, XAT, MAT, CLAT, LSAT, GATE.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.75 Lakhs

IEC University, Baddi

IEC University is a private university located at the HIMUDA educational centre, near Kalujhanda Village, Solan District, Himachal Pradesh. The aim of the IECU is to deliver multidisciplinary, world-class education through effective and efficient processes that make it accessible to all sections of society. The IEC University Faculty is also well trained and expert in their respective fields.

The university offers many UG, PG, Diploma/PhD programmes in different disciplines and specialisations.

The university's application process is carried out in both offline and online mode. Students must have secured at least 50 per cent marks in 10+2 for admission to B.Tech or should have a valid rank/score in JEE Main or HPCET.

IEC University Admission to management programmes is based on rank/score in MAT/CMAT/CAT/XAT. For B. Arch, admission is made through a valid NATA rank.

Average Tuition Fees: INR 1.19 Lakhs