Central Universities in India: Establishment, Growth Initiatives, and Their Role in Higher Education

Central Universities in India: Establishment, Growth Initiatives, and Their Role in Higher Education

The Ministry of Education in India oversees 48 Central Universities, each established by an Act of Parliament. These institutions are designed to serve as leaders in higher education, setting benchmarks for academic excellence and providing guidance to other educational establishments in their regions.

Among the notable recent developments are the establishment of three Central Tribal Universities: Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Madhya Pradesh, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, and Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana. Additionally, the Central University of Rajasthan contributes to the educational landscape in that state.

The current focus of the Ministry is on consolidating the higher education system by enhancing the capacities of existing institutions. Recognizing that education is a concurrent subject, state governments are also actively working to improve access to higher education within their jurisdictions. This collaborative effort aims to create a robust and inclusive educational framework across India, ensuring that more students can benefit from advanced learning opportunities.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2665
ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025

New Central Universities

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) the details and total number of Central Universities in the country, State-wise;

(b) the norms and procedure for the setting up of new central universities;

(c) whether the Government has any plans to set up Central Universities in the tribal areas and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) whether the Government is planning to set up Central University in South Rajasthan particularly in Udaipur and if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER

(a) to (d) Under the purview of Ministry of Education, there are 48 Central Universities. State/UT- wise list of Central Universities is annexed. A Central University is established by an Act of Parliament. Central Universities are envisaged to function as pace setter institutions to provide academic leadership to other institutions in the region. This Ministry has already established three central tribal universities namely Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh; Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University, Telangana. There is already a Central University in Rajasthan also namely the Central University of Rajasthan. Now, the focus has been on consolidation of higher education systems by scaling up the capacity of existing institutions. Further, Education being a concurrent subject, the State Governments are also taking initiatives to provide greater access to higher education in respective states. At present, there is no proposal under consideration in this Ministry to set up a Central University in South Rajasthan.

ANNEXURE REFERRED IN THE REPLY TO THE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 2665 ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025 ASKED DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT, HON’BLE MP REGARDING NEW CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES.

STATE/UT WISE LIST OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES UNDER MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

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