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8 Best Professional Universities in India

Manipal University tops our list of 8 Professional universities in India on research impact (1,670,609 citations). Next come Nirma University (#104 in India) and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (#162 in India). The universities on this list offer 14 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Manipal University has the largest research record in this group, with 1,670,609 citations and an h-index of 311.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 8 public to 0 private institutions. The oldest is Manipal University, founded in 1953. Manipal University is the largest, with 35,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Law (6), Medicine & Health Sciences (6), Media & Communication (1) and Pharmacy (1). The usual length is 3–4 years and 6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Professional?

Manipal University (#34 in India), Nirma University (#104 in India) and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (#162 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional in India?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional course take in India?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 6 years the next most common.

When do Professional courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most Professional courses in India?

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly, with 5, ahead of ICFAI University, Hyderabad (3).

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