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45 Best Master's Universities in India

Of the 45 Master's universities in India, Shivaji University ranks highest on research impact (687,167 citations). It is followed by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (#61 in India) and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (#81 in India). Across the whole list there are 517 courses to choose from.

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25Ranked
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Assam Down Town University

Public University · 31 courses in Master's

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#290 in India · by research impact
21,530 citations · h-index 54
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Indian School of Business Management and Administration

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How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Shivaji University has the largest research record in this group, with 687,167 citations and an h-index of 232. 17 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 45 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Business & Management (104), Engineering (76), Science (55) and Computer Science & IT (48). The usual length is 1–2 years and 2 Years. 99% are full-time and 5 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake). Shivaji University offers the widest choice, with 55 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for Master's?

Shivaji University (#49 in India), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (#61 in India) and Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (#81 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's in India?

45 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's course take in India?

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

When do Master's courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Master's online with a university in India?

5 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Master's courses in India?

Shivaji University, with 55, ahead of Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (40).

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