Universities in Telangana 2026 — State, Private, Deemed & National

By Sampath Kumar · Updated 13 Oct 2026

Telangana has 44 universities and national institutes in the AISHE directory: 4 institute of national importances, 4 central universitys, 16 state public universitys, 1 state open university, 1 deemed university government, 6 deemed university privates, 11 state private universitys. State public universities affiliate the colleges in their districts; private and deemed universities run their own campuses and admissions.

Institute of National Importance (4)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
All India Institute of Medical Science Bibinagar	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	2019	–
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	Medak	2008	–
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (niper) Hyderabad	Hyderabad	2007	–
National Institute of Technology, Warangal	Warangal	1959	–

Central University (4)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Ranga Reddy	1998	1
Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University	Mulugu	–	–
The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1958	–
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad	Ranga Reddy	1974	–

State Public University (16)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Osmania University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1917	750
Kakatiya University, Warangal	Hanumakonda	1968	378
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1972	273
Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences	Hanumakonda	2014	272
Satavahana University, Karimnagar	Karimnagar	2008	164
Mahatma Gandhi University, Nalgonda	Nalgonda	2007	149
Palamuru University, Mahabubnagar	Mahabubnagar	2008	127
Telangana University, Nizamabad	Nizamabad	2006	89
Jawarharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Art University Hyderabad	Ranga Reddy	1961	17
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (pjtau)	Hyderabad	2014	11
Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University (skltshu)	Siddipet	2014	2
P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University	Ranga Reddy	2014	1
National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSR) University Hyderabad	Medchal Malkajgiri	1998	–
Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies, Basar	Nirmal	2008	–
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy Telugu University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1985	–
Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Womens University	Hyderabad	–	–

State Open University (1)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1982	–

Deemed University – Government (1)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Chaitanya (deemed TO BE University)	Ranga Reddy	1991	–

Deemed University – Private (6)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy	Medchal Malkajgiri	0	–
Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation HARI University	Ranga Reddy	–	–
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad	Hyderabad	1995	–
Malla Reddy MR University	Medchal Malkajgiri	0	–
Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth	Medchal Malkajgiri	2024	7
PHFI Institute of Public Health Sciences	Ranga Reddy	2025	–

State Private University (11)

University	District	Est.	Affiliated colleges (AISHE)
Anurag University	Medchal Malkajgiri	2020	–
Guru Nanak University	Ranga Reddy	2024	–
Kaveri University	Siddipet	2024	–
MNR University	Sangareddy	2024	–
Mahindra University	Medchal Malkajgiri	2020	–
Malla Reddy University	Medchal Malkajgiri	2020	–
NICMAR University of Construction Studies, Hyderabad Telangana	Medchal Malkajgiri	2024	–
SR University	Warangal	2002	–
Sreenidhi University	Medchal Malkajgiri	2024	–
St Marys Rehabilitation University	Yadadri Bhuvanagiri	0	–
Woxsen University	Sangareddy	2014	–

Frequently asked questions

How many universities are there in Telangana?

44 in the AISHE directory, including 16 state public universities, 11 state private universities and 7 deemed universities.

Which Telangana university affiliates the most colleges?

Osmania University, Hyderabad (750), Kakatiya University, Warangal (378), Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (273) are the largest affiliating universities in the AISHE directory.

Can College Path help with private or deemed university admission?

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Source. Ministry of Education, AISHE Higher Education Institution Directory ↗ (Telangana college, standalone-institution and university lists, read 13 October 2026). Name, district, management and affiliating university are as AISHE records them; the stream is worked out from the affiliating university and the college’s own name, and a college can run more streams than the one it is filed under. Courses, seats and fees change every year — tap Enquire and we confirm them with the college. No college websites or phone numbers are listed. College Path is an independent guidance service.