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58 Best Computer Science & IT Universities in India

Vellore Institute of Technology leads the 58 Computer Science & IT universities in India on research impact (2,230,639 citations). Next come National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India). The universities on this list offer 196 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Vellore Institute of Technology has the largest research record in this group, with 2,230,639 citations and an h-index of 348. 21 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 58 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 128 bachelor's, 48 master's, 9 diploma and 6 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (93% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (90% of courses with a stated intake). ICFAI University, Hyderabad offers the widest choice, with 15 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Computer Science & IT?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), National Institute of Technology Rourkela (#37 in India) and Shivaji University (#49 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Computer Science & IT in India?

58 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Computer Science & IT course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Computer Science & IT courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 93% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Computer Science & IT online with a university in India?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Computer Science & IT courses in India?

ICFAI University, Hyderabad, with 15, ahead of Shobhit University, Meerut (14).

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