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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted autonomy to 60 Higher Educational Institutions which have maintained high academic standards. This was announced by the Minister of Human Resource Development, Shri Prakash Javadekar yesterday at a media briefing in New Delhi.
In 60 universities list, there are 5 Central Universities, 21 State universities, 24 Deemed to be Universities, 2 private colleges and 8 Autonomous colleges and these autonomy granted universities/colleges are categorized into 2 categories, Category I and Category II.
“A show cause notice will be given to three deemed universities which are lacking in quality” said by MHRD minister Shri Prakash Javadekar.
UGC Decided To Accord Autonomy To 60 Universities/colleges
The whole list of University/Colleges which have been granted autonomy by UGC is released during the media briefing to PIB which is given below:
Categorization of Universities as Per UGC Regulations on Graded Autonomy
| Type of Universities | Category I | Category II | Total |
| Central Universities | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| State Universities | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Deemed Universities | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Private Universities | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Autonomous colleges | | | 8 |
| Total | 25 | 27 | 60 |
Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy
Central Universities
| S.No. | Name of the University | NAAC Score | Category under the Regulations |
| 1. | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi | 3.77 | I |
| 2. | University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad | 3.72 | I |
| 3. | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi | 3.41 | II |
| 4. | Aligarh Muslim University , Aligarh | 3.35 | II |
| 5 | The English and Foreign Languages University, Telangana | 3.26 | II |
State Universities
| S.No. | Name of the University | NAAC Score | Category under the Regulations |
| 1. | Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata | 3.68 | I |
| 2. | Algappa University, Karaikudi | 3.64 | I |
| 3. | NALSAR University of Law, Telangana | 3.60 | I |
| 4. | SavitribaiPhule Pune University, Pune | 3.60 | I |
| 5. | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | 3.60 | I |
| 6. | National Law University Delhi, Dwarka | 3.59 | I |
| 7. | Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | 3.53 | I |
| 8. | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra | 3.52 | I |
| 9. | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati | 3.52 | I |
| 10 | Osmania University, Hyderabad | 3.52 | I |
| 11. | Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar | 3.51 | I |
| 12. | University of Jammu, Jammu | 3.51 | I |
| 13. | University of Mysore, Mysuru | 3.47 | II |
| 14. | Anna University, Chennai | 3.46 | II |
| 15. | Punjab University, Chandigarh | 3.35 | II |
| 16. | Kakatiya University, Warangal | 3.35 | II |
| 17. | Punjabi University, Patiala | 3.34 | II |
| 18. | Rajiv Gandhi University of Law, Patiala | 3.32 | II |
| 19. | National Law University Odisha, Cuttack | 3.32 | II |
| 20. | University of Madras, Chennai | 3.32 | II |
| 21. | Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar | 3.28 | II |
Institutions Deemed To Be Universities (Category I)
| S. No. | Name of the Institution Deemed to be University | NAAC Score | Category |
| | Homi Bhabha National Institute Mumbai, Maharashtra. | A+ (3.53) 11.05.2015 to 10.05.2020 | I |
| | Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. | A +(3.71) 15.11.2015 to 14.11.2020 | I |
| | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) Visakhapatnam, AP. | A +(3.53) 28.03.2017 to 27.03.2022 | I |
| | Narsee Monjee Institute of Studies Mumbai, Maharashtra. | A +(3.59) 12.09.2017 to 11.09.2024 | I |
| | Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | A +(3.62) 24.09.2014 to 23.09.2019 | I |
| | Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune, Maharashtra | A +(3.62) 03.03.2015 to 02.03.2020 | I |
| | Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA)Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. | A +(3.54) 11.05.2015 to 10.05.2020 | I |
| | Symbiosis International Pune, Maharashtra. | A +(3.58) 19.01.2016 to 18.01.2021 | I |
| | Institute of Chemical Technology,Mumbai, Maharashtra. | A ++(3.77) 27.11.2017 to 26.11.2022 | I |
| | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Wardha, Maharashtra. | A +(3.53) 30.10.2017 to 29.10.2024 | I |
| | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai, Maharashtra. | A ++(3.89) 19.02.2016 to 18.02.2021 | I |
Institutions Deemed To Be Universities (Category Ii)
| S. No. | Name of the Institution Deemed to be University | NAAC Score | Category |
| | TERI School of Advanced Studies New Delhi. | A (3.26) 23.03.2013 to 22.03.2018 | II |
| | Jain University Bangalore, Karnataka. | A (3.31) 19.07.2017 to 18.07.2022 | II |
| | Vellore Institute of Technology Vellore, Tamil Nadu. | A (3.42) 03.03.2015 to 02.03.2020 | II |
| | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | A (3.30) 11.07.2016 to 10.07.2021 | II |
| | KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research Belgaum,Karnataka. | A (3.34) 19.01.2016 to 18.01.2021 | II |
| | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | A (3.40) 24.09.2014 to 23.09.2019 | II |
| | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | A (3.48) 25.05.2016 to 24.05.2021 | II |
| | JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research Mysore, Karnataka. | A (3.34) 08.07.2013 to 07.07.2018 | II |
| | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education and Research, Hyderabad, Telangana. | A (3.43) 26.05.2015 to 25.05.2020 | II |
| | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | A (3.31) 02.12.2016 to 01.12.202 | II |
| | Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. | A (3.40) 10.12.2014 to 09.12.2019 | II |
| | The Indian Law Institute New Delhi. | A (3.35) 28.03.2017 to 27.03.2022 | II |
| | Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Bhubaneswar, Odisha. | A (3.35) 16.11.2015 to 15.11.2020 | II |
Private Universities
| S. No. | Name of the Private University | NAAC Score | Category |
| 1 | O.P. Jindal Global University Sonipat, Haryana. | A (3.26) 17.03.2016 to 16.03.2021 | II |
| 2 | Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Gandhinagar, Gujarat. | A (3.39) 16.12.2016 to 15.12.2021 | II |
List of Colleges Conferred Autonomous Status By UGC
| S.No | Name of the College &affiliating University |
| | Yashvantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, 533, Sadar Bazar, Satara Maharashtra-415 001 affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kalavakkam-603 110 (Tamilnadu) affiliated to Anna University, Chennai |
| | G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science (For Women), 8-1-297/2/I, Shaikpet, Hyderabad-500 104 Telangana affiliated to JNTU Hyderabad, Telangana |
| | Vivekanand College, 2130/E, Tarabai Park, Kolhapur-416 003 (Maharastra) affiliated to Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| | Sri Vasavi Engineering College, Pedatadepalli, Tadepalligudem-534 101 (West Godavari Dist.,) (Andhra Pradesh) affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada |
| | Bonam Venkata Chalamayya Engineering College, Odalarevu-553 210, Allavaram Mandal, East Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh |
| | Jai Hind College Basantsing Institute of Science & J.T. Lalvani College of Commerce, 23-24 Backbay Reclamation, A-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400 020 affiliated to University of Mumbai, Mumbai-400 032 |
| | Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai-400 056 affiliated to University of Mumbai |
