Lists of institutions of Higher education in India include:
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In India, an Institution of National Importance (INI) refers to a premier public higher education institution granted special status by the constitution or an act of the Parliament of India. Such institutions are recognized for their pivotal role in developing highly skilled personnel within a specified region of the country or state. Institutes of National Importance enjoy special recognition, greater autonomy, and direct funding from the Government of India.
| University / Affiliation | No. of Collages / Institutes |
|---|---|
| Schools of Planning and Architecture (SPA) | 3 |
| National Institutes of Design (NID) | 5 |
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) | 23 (2 more internationally) |
| National Institutes of Technology (NIT) | 32 |
| National Institutes of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) | 2 |
| Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT) | 25 |