List of private universities in India
University Location Inspection report ? Established Specialization
AAFT University of Media and Arts Raipur No 2018 Film , Media and Arts
Amity University , Raipur Raipur No 2014 General
Dr. C.V. Raman University Kota Yes 2006 General
ICFAI University , Raipur Raipur No 2011 Management
ISBM University Chhura No 2016 General
ITM University , Raipur Naya Raipur No 2012 General
Kalinga University Raipur No 2012 General
Maharishi University of Management and Technology Bilaspur No 2002 Technology , Management
MATS University Raipur Yes 2006 General
O.P . Jindal University Raigarh No 2014 Technology , Management
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University Raipur No 2018 General
List of universities -- Chhattisgarh
There are 11 private universities in Chhattisgarh .
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.