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20 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in India

Vellore Institute of Technology tops our list of 20 Economics & Public Policy universities in India on research impact (2,230,639 citations). It is followed by Shivaji University (#49 in India) and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Managment (#113 in India). The universities on this list offer 30 matching courses between them.

20 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

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. 3 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 20 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 12 bachelor's, 11 master's and 6 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (80% of courses with a stated intake). ICFAI University, Hyderabad offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Economics & Public Policy?

Vellore Institute of Technology (#31 in India), Shivaji University (#49 in India) and Gandhi Institute of Technology and Managment (#113 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics & Public Policy in India?

20 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in India?

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

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in India?

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

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in India?

ICFAI University, Hyderabad, with 4, ahead of University College, Thiruvananthapuram (3).

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