Top Universities in Haryana 2026

Haryana comprises more than 9 top universities for several science streams, ranked for academic resources and excellence by NIRF 2025, Times Higher Education 2026, and QS World University Rankings 2027. NAAC A++ accredited universities in top rankings include MMU Mullana, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, and Kurukshetra University. Haryana's top universities stand out for specialised programmes in agricultural studies, medical sciences, biotechnology, and forensic sciences. Admissions are either based on merit or through institute/department-level selection criteria. Learn about courses, admissions, tuition fee ranges, placements, and more. 

Top Universities in Haryana: Highlights 2026

Haryana's institutions rank among the top universities in India in the lower tiers of NIRF, below 80 and between 101-150. Other global ranking bodies, including Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings, rank emerging private universities in Haryana for their industry-serving curricula with a deeper focus on research and better infrastructure. Below, you can get a glimpse of the broader ranges in fees, specialisations, and placements. 

Parameters	Details
Total no. of Top Universities in Haryana (NIRF)	9
Total Tuition Fee Range at Top Universities in Haryana for Science	~ INR 2300 to INR 42+ Lakh
Specialisations in Top Indian Universities	Agriculture, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Maths, etc
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-based or CUET PG
Median Salary Ranges	INR 3.6 LPA to INR 10 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

Top Universities	NIRF 2025
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana Ranking	80
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Ranking	96
Amity University Gurugram Ranking	101-150
Ashoka University Ranking	101-150
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Ranking	101-150
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science And Technology Ranking	101-150
Kurukshetra University Ranking	101-150
Maharishi Dayanand University Ranking	101-150
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences Ranking	101-150

Note: NIRF has to publish rankings for 2026. 

Explore all top Haryana colleges in 2026 for other streams!  

Top 10 Universities in Haryana in Times Higher Education 2026

Times Higher Education survey in 2026 has ranked other universities at a global level.  All are in the same ranking tier of 1001-9999. 

Top Universities in Haryana	Ranking Tiers
O.P. Jindal Global University	1001-9999
Central University of Haryana	1001-9999
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science And Technology	1001-9999
Amity University, Gurugram	1001-9999
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies	1001-9999
SGT University	1001-9999

Eligibility Criteria in Top Universities in India 2026

For admissions to top universities in Haryana, you must: 

• Pass Class 12 in the Science stream with 50 to 75% or more marks. 
• Obtain valid scores in the required entrance exam for the universities and wait for counselling or interview rounds for final seat allocation.  

Entrance Exams Accepted in Top Universities in India 2026

Some of Haryana's top universities have the CUET and CUET PG exams at the UG and PG levels. 

Exam Name	Exam Schedule
CUET	CUET Schedule
CUET PG	CUET PG Schedule

Note: All exam schedules are updated as of 2026. 

Top Private Universities in Haryana for Science: BSc and MSc

The top-rated private universities in Haryana for science offer industry-aligned curricula in forensic science, biotechnology, psychology, and computer science. There are traditional core subjects as well. You also might want to look at other top universities in other ranking surveys, such as THE WEEK. The table below comprises links to courses from all these private deemed institutions and covers the fee ranges for BSc and MSc programmes.   

Private Universities	Total Tuition Fee
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies Science Courses	INR 4.94 Lakh
MMU Mullana Science Courses	INR 80,000 - INR 7.3 Lakh
Amity University Gurugram Science Courses	INR 1.3 Lakh - INR 8.6 Lakh
Ashoka University Science Courses	INR 11+ Lakh - INR 42+ Lakh
K.R. Mangalam University Science Courses	INR 2.7 Lakh - INR 13.6 Lakh
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth Science Courses	INR 52,000 - INR 2.2 Lakh
SGT University Science Courses	INR 1.2 Lakh - INR 16 Lakh
O.P.Jindal Global University Science Courses	INR 5 Lakh - INR 10 Lakh

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

The top universities in Haryana offer decent placements for certain specialisations. 

Universities Name	Total Tuition Fee	Median Salary
Ashoka University Science Placement	INR 11+ Lakh - INR 42+ Lakh	INR 10 LPA
O.P.Jindal Global University Placement	INR 5 lakh - INR 10 Lakh	INR 5.50 LPA
Amity University Gurugram Science Placement	INR 1.3 Lakh - INR 8.6 Lakh	INR 3.6 LPA

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change.

Top Universities in Haryana with Lowest Fees 

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Top Government Universities in Haryana

Public universities that rank in Haryana offer more options for BSc and MSc programmes in medical specialisations such as Operation Theatre Technology and Nursing. Specialisations in agricultural studies are also available with proper government funding. General subjects, such as Physics, Chemistry, and Maths are also there. 

Public/Govt. Universities	Total Tuition Fee
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Science Courses	INR 5,600 - INR 11,000
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science And Technology Science Courses	INR 7,000 - INR 83,900
Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences Courses	INR 27,000 - INR 5.6 Lakh

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Compare Top Universities in Haryana in 2026

You can compare the top universities based on courses, infrastructure, and more with links below.  

• Amity University Gurugram Comparison 
• O.P.Jindal Global University Comparison
• Ashoka University Science Comparison