Updated on Oct 3, 2025 14:44 IST
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Top State Public University Colleges in India 2025

There are more than 40 state public universities in India that were ranked by the NIRF 2025. Some of the top-ranked state public colleges in India include Panjab University, Andhra University, CUSAT, Osmania University, Guwahati University, UniPune, etc. Admission to a top-ranked state public university in India is based on the scores of entrance exams like CAT, TANCET, MAT, KMAT Kerala, XAT, and CMAT.

Top State Public Universities in India: Highlights 2025

Here are some details about the best state public universities in India:

Particulars

Details

Number of State Public Universities in India

40+ colleges

Annual Fees

Less than INR 1 Lakh: 20+ colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh: 8 colleges

INR 2-3 Lakh: 2 colleges

INR 3-5 Lakh: 2 colleges

Top State Public Universities in India

Panjab University, Andhra University, CUSAT, Osmania University, Guwahati University, UniPune, etc.

Top Specializations

HR, Sales and Marketing, Finance, Operations, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CAT, TANCET, MAT, KMAT Kerala, XAT, CMAT

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public Universities in India: NIRF Ranking 2025

Students can check the table below for the NIRF ranks of the top state public universities in India for the year 2025:

College Name

NIRF 2025 Rank

Jadavpur University Ranking

1

Anna University Ranking

2

Panjab University Ranking

3

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Ranking

4

Kerala University Ranking

5

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public Universities in India: Admission 2025

The general eligibility for admission to the state public colleges in India are given below:

Undergraduate Courses:

  • Students should have passed Class 12 in a relevant stream with a score of at least 40-45%.

Postgraduate Courses:

  • Students should have completed their graduation in a related specialisation from a UGC-recognised college.

These eligibility criteria depend on the college that the students apply to. Students are advised to read the eligibility of the college before filling out the application form.

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public Universities in India: Exam Schedule 2025

Learn more about the details of the entrance exams that are accepted at some of the best state public universities in India.

Exam Name

Exam Schedule

Exams Syllabus

CAT

CAT Schedule

CAT Syllabus

MAT

MAT Schedule

MAT Syllabus

XAT

XAT Schedule

XAT Syllabus

CMAT

CMAT Schedule

CMAT Syllabus

ATMA

ATMA Schedule

ATMA Syllabus

TANCET

TANCET Schedule

TAN CET Syllabus

KMAT Kerala

KMAT Kerala Schedule

KMAT Kerala Syllabus

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public University in India: Ranking, Admission and Fees 

The table below provides details about the fees and ranks of some of the best state-public universities in India.

College Name

Average Fees

NIRF 2025 Ranking

Panjab University Admission

INR 96,680

3

Andhra University Visakhapatnam Admission

INR 22,000

4

Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Admission

INR 67,040

6

Osmania University Admission

INR 40,000

7

Central University of Kashmir Admission

INR 26,500

8

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Location-wise Top State Public Colleges in India

The table below provides the number of top-ranked state public colleges at various popular locations in India.

Location

No. of Colleges

TN- Tamil Nadu 

9 colleges

Delhi/NCR

4 colleges

Karnataka

4 colleges

Maharashtra

4 colleges

Kerala

3 colleges

UP- Uttar Pradesh

3 colleges

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public Universities in India: Fees vs Salary

Here is a comparison of the fees and placement salary that the students can expect to earn after completing their course from a state public university in India.

College Name

Average Fees

Average Package

Bharathiar University Coimbatore Courses

INR 21,120

INR 6.75 LPA

Alagappa University Courses

INR 24,000

INR 2.46 LPA

Calcutta University Courses

INR 33,016

INR 9.20 LPA

MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University Courses

INR 37,885

INR 6.00 LPA

University of Madras Courses

INR 28,000

INR 4.20 LPA

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State Public Universities in India: Placements and Top Recruiters

Take a look at the table below for some information about the placement salary and top recruiters at the best state colleges in India.

College Name

Average Placement Salary

Top Recruiters

Panjab University Placements

INR 12.42 LPA

Deloitte, KPMG, Cognizant, etc.

CUSAT Placements

INR 7.50 LPA

EY, TCS, DHL, HDFC Bank, Reliance, etc.

Osmania University Placements

INR 6.00 LPA

Convergys, Dell, Deloitte, Wipro, etc.

Central University of Kashmir Placements

INR 7.00 LPA

Mechlin Technologies, BQE Software, Capgemini, Infosys, etc.

Guwahati University - GU Placements

INR 8.71 LPA

Hindustan Unilever, American Express, Reliance, Indian Express, etc.

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Cost of Studying at a Top State Public University in India

Students can take a look at the table below for an approximate fees that they must pay for studying at the top ranked state universities in India.

Average Course Fees Range

No. of Colleges

Less than INR 1 Lakh

20+ colleges

INR 1-2 Lakh

8 colleges

INR 2-3 Lakh

2 colleges

INR 3-5 Lakh

2 colleges

Disclaimer: This info. is taken from the official website and may differ.

Top State-Public University in India: Comparison

Here is a comparison of the top state public universities in India:

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

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48
NIRF ' 25
Utkal University
4.2

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(146)
Fees: 50,000
Salary : 4.50 Lakh
49
NIRF ' 25
DAVV - Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
3.9

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

3.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(652)
Fees: 1.98 Lakh
Salary : 5.00 Lakh
50
NIRF ' 25
Visvesvaraya Technological University
3.9

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

3.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(59)
Fees: 24,620
Salary : 4.95 Lakh

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