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Number of universities in India 2022, by type
As per the results of a survey across India, about 423 state public universities were present in 2022. The total number of universities in the country stood at around 1,168 during the same time. A majority of the universities in India are run and funded by the state government. Universities are the only institution that are empowered to award degrees.