List of private universities in India
University Location Inspection report ? Established Specialization
Abhilashi University Mandi Yes 2015 General
Alakh Prakash Goyal University Shimla Yes 2012 General
Arni University Kangra Yes 2009 General
Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies Baddi Yes 2009 Technology
Bahra University Waknaghat Yes 2011 General
Career Point University , Hamirpur Bhoranj Yes 2012 General
Chitkara University , Himachal Pradesh Solan Yes 2009 Technology , Applied Science
Eternal University Baru Sahib Yes 2008 General
ICFAI University , Himachal Pradesh Solan No 2011 Technology , Management
IEC University Solan Yes 2012 General
Indus International University Haroli Yes 2010 General
Jaypee University of Information Technology Waknaghat Yes 2002 Information Technology
Maharaja Agrasen University Solan Yes 2013 General
Maharishi Markandeshwar University , Solan Solan No 2010 General
Manav Bharti University Solan Yes 2009 General
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Solan Yes 2009 Biotechnology
Sri Sai University Palampur Yes 2011 General
List of universities -- Himachal Pradesh
There are seventeen private universities in Himachal Pradesh .
The higher education system in India include both private and public universities. Public universities are supported by the Government of India and the state governments, while private universities are mostly supported by various bodies and societies. Universities in India are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), which draws its power from the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. In addition, 15 Professional Councils are established, controlling different aspects of accreditation and coordination. Private universities in India are regulated under the UGC (Establishment and Maintenance of Standards in Private Universities) Regulations, 2003. Per the UGC act and these regulations, private universities are established by an act of a local legislative assembly and listed by the UGC in the Gazette upon receiving the act. As confirmed by ruling of the Supreme Court of India, recognition by the UGC is required for the university to operate. Also per the 2003 regulations, the UGC sends committees to inspect the private universities and publishes their inspection report. The UGC publishes and regularly updates the lists of private universities. , the UGC list of private universities lists 334 universities, although only 333 are actually established. The earliest date of notification is that of Sikkim Manipal University, 11 October 1995. The earliest inspection report is that of Nirma University of Science and Technology, from 15 May 2004.