AIDAT Accepting Colleges in India 2026

Pearl Academy is a distinguished institute established in 1993 in West Delhi, Delhi. The Pearl Academy offers a total of 8 courses across various disciplines. PA is renowned; the institute has been ranked 1st by The Week Hansa Research Survey 2023 for Private Design Institute and also secured the 1st position in Design by India Today MDRA Best Fashion Colleges Survey 2023. This top-ranked premium institute (Pearl Academy) operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments, although its core strength lies in Design, Fashion, Management, Media, and Arts programs. Pearl Academy is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college), achieving an Overall Band Performer status in ARIIA 2021. Further, PA was ranked 2nd among Private Design Institutions by Education World Rankings 2023-24.

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a distinguished Deemed University established in 2003 in Pune, Maharashtra. The Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth offers a total of 227 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. DPU Pune is renowned; the institute has 5155 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth) operates through more than 14 specialized departments with over 624 faculty members. DPU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). Further, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth has consistently secured high rankings, including 3rd in Dental by NIRF 2023 and 1st in Dental by Outlook 2023, also 2nd in Medical by India Today 2023. The Vidyapeeth offers varied programs such as MBBS, BDS, B.Tech, and MBA, reflecting its diverse academic portfolio.

Lovely Professional University is a distinguished university established in 2005 in Kapurthala, Punjab. The Lovely Professional University offers a total of 300+ courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. LPU is renowned; the institute has 34871 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Lovely Professional University) operates through more than 45 specialized departments with over 2065 faculty members. LPU is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The university has been ranked 20th by NIRF University (2023) and also 1st by The Week Private Multi-Disciplinary University (2023). Popular courses at Lovely Professional University include B.Tech, MBA, and B.Com among others, with a 1:15 faculty-student ratio.

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune Maharashtra, stands as a premier private university established in 2015, renowned for its innovation-centric, multidisciplinary education. Offering prominent programs in Design, Engineering, and Management, it fosters academic excellence within a vibrant campus ecosystem.

Apeejay Stya University, a premier private institution established in 2010 in Sohna, Gurugram, Haryana, offers diverse programs across its nine schools. Nestled in a sprawling 100-acre campus, ASU emphasizes academic excellence and strong career outcomes, with an average placement package of ₹5.5 LPA.

Parul University, a distinguished Private University, was established in 2015 in Vadodara, Gujarat. This reputed college on its expansive 150+ acre campus offers a massive 450+ courses across various disciplines (it's also a non-private college member, interestingly). Parul University is renowned; the institute has 50000+ students enrolled in diverse programs like B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, and even PhD options across its numerous departments, including engineering and management. This top-ranked premium institute (PU) operates with over 2500+ faculty members. For example, the university was ranked 71st by IIRF 2025 for MBA and 47th by NIRF 2024 in Pharmacy, also achieving 5/5 Stars by GSIRF. Overall, Parul University holds a Diamond rating by QS I-GAUGE, demonstrating its commitment to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

K.R. Mangalam University, located in Gurugram, Haryana, is a premier UGC-recognized institution established in 2013. Spanning 26 acres, KRMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, fostering academic excellence and strong career outcomes for its students.

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology is a distinguished autonomous university, established in 2001 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology offers 16 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. DA-IICT is renowned; the institute has 1774 students and 251 faculty members, a 1:20 ratio. This top-ranked premium institute (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology) operates through its engineering, management departments. DA-IICT is committed to academic excellence, recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college). The institute ranked 2nd for B.Tech by IIRF (2024) and 2nd overall among Top Private Universities by IIRF (2025). Further, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology secured a 201-300 band for Engineering by NIRF (2024). This university also has international tie-ups like with the University of Evora, Portugal.

SAGE University is a distinguished university established in 2017 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The SAGE University offers a total of 38 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. SAGE is renowned; the institute has programs including Engineering and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (SAGE University) operates through more than Agriculture, Arts, Commerce, Computer Applications, Design, Education, Engineering, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Management, Medical/Paramedical, Nursing, Pharmacy, Research, Science, Social Work specialized departments. The university has been ranked 126th by India Today 2024 (BBA) and 40th by Outlook 2022 (Overall). Further, SAGE University was also recognized as the Most Promising (Ranked 1st) Engineering College of India by Competition Success Review 2023, and is committed to academic excellence, recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).

Manipal University Jaipur is a distinguished self-financed state private university established in 2011 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The Manipal University Jaipur offers a total of 155 courses across various disciplines, a non-private college member. MUJ is renowned; the institute has 11865 students enrolled in various programs including Engineering, Management, Law, and other specialized fields across its departments. This top-ranked premium institute (Manipal University Jaipur), spread over 122 acres, operates through more than engineering, management specialized departments with over 485 faculty members, maintaining a 1:14.2 faculty-student ratio. The university has been ranked 83rd by NIRF 2023 under the Engineering category and 16th by India Today 2023 for Law. Further, Manipal University Jaipur also achieved Band A (6-25) in ARIIA 2021 for Private University. MUJ Jaipur is committed to academic excellence and is recognized by appropriate regulatory bodies (often referred to as a premier college).