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List of Top Universities in Haryana 2026: NIRF Ranks & Fees
A 2026 guide to the top universities in Haryana, from NIT Kurukshetra, IIM Rohtak and NDRI Karnal to Ashoka, MMU and state universities, with NIRF 2025 ranks, courses, fees and admission.
Searching for the top universities in Haryana for 2026? Haryana is home to an NIT in Kurukshetra, an IIM in Rohtak, one of India's two best agricultural research universities in Karnal, and well-known private campuses in Sonipat, Gurugram and Faridabad. This guide lists the 15 best options with their NIRF 2025 ranks, popular courses, admission routes and approximate fees.
Being next to Delhi has shaped the top universities in Haryana. Sonipat and the Gurugram–Faridabad belt hold many private universities, while state universities in Kurukshetra, Rohtak and Hisar offer some of the cheapest degrees in North India.
All ranks below come from the NIRF India Rankings 2025, released by the Ministry of Education on 4 September 2025. As of late October 2026, we could not confirm an official NIRF 2026 release, so the 2025 edition is the latest one we could check. We name the category with every rank, because one institute can sit in very different places on different NIRF lists.
Quick answer: The top universities and institutes in Haryana in 2026 are NIT Kurukshetra (NIRF 2025 Engineering rank 85), IIM Rohtak (Management rank 19), ICAR-NDRI Karnal (Agriculture rank 2) and MDI Gurugram (Management rank 9). Among universities, Maharishi Markandeshwar, Mullana (University rank 85) and Manav Rachna (MRIIRS), Faridabad (University rank 96) are Haryana's only entries in the University top 100. Ashoka University, Kurukshetra University, MDU Rohtak and GJUST Hisar are in the 101–150 band.
Top 15 universities in Haryana 2026 at a glance
Our order weighs NIRF 2025 results, the type of institute, how selective admission is and the strength of key programmes. The table shows each institute's most relevant NIRF 2025 rank. "Not in NIRF 2025 lists" means we could not find the institute in any published NIRF 2025 table.
| # | Institute | City | Type | NIRF 2025 rank | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIT Kurukshetra | Kurukshetra | Institute of National Importance | Engineering 85 | B.Tech, M.Tech |
| 2 | IIM Rohtak | Rohtak | Institute of National Importance | Management 19 | MBA, 5-year IPM |
| 3 | ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) | Karnal | Deemed university (ICAR) | Agriculture 2 | Dairy technology, dairy science |
| 4 | Management Development Institute (MDI) | Gurugram | Autonomous business school | Management 9 | PGDM (MBA equivalent) |
| 5 | Maharishi Markandeshwar (MMU) | Mullana, Ambala | Private deemed university | University 85; Medical 33; Pharmacy 26 | MBBS, BDS, B.Tech, pharmacy |
| 6 | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS) | Faridabad | Private deemed university | University 96; Dental 33 | B.Tech, BDS, management |
| 7 | Ashoka University | Sonipat | Private university | University band 101–150 | Liberal arts and sciences |
| 8 | O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) | Sonipat | Private deemed university (Institution of Eminence) | Not in NIRF 2025 lists | Law, business, liberal arts |
| 9 | Kurukshetra University | Kurukshetra | State public university | State Public Univ. 35; University band 101–150 | Arts, sciences, law, engineering |
| 10 | Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUST) | Hisar | State public university | State Public Univ. 32; Pharmacy 49 | B.Tech, B.Pharm, sciences |
| 11 | CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) | Hisar | State agricultural university | Agriculture 10; University band 101–150 | B.Sc Agriculture, agri-research |
| 12 | Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) | Rohtak | State public university | Pharmacy 43; University band 101–150 | Arts, sciences, pharmacy, law |
| 13 | Amity University Haryana | Gurugram | Private university | Law 39; Pharmacy 62; University band 101–150 | Law, pharmacy, management |
| 14 | Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST) | Murthal, Sonipat | State technical university | Not in NIRF 2025 Engineering top 100 | B.Tech, architecture |
| 15 | BML Munjal University | Gurugram | Private university | Management 77 | B.Tech, BBA, MBA |
Note: NIRF gives exact ranks only to the top 100 in the University, Engineering and Overall lists (fewer in some subject lists). Beyond that it publishes bands such as 101–150. Several institutes also take part in only some categories, so a missing rank does not always mean weak quality. You can check every list on the official NIRF India Rankings 2025 portal.
Best universities in Haryana: institute-wise details
1. NIT Kurukshetra
The National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra is Haryana's top engineering institute. It began as a Regional Engineering College and today offers B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA and PhD programmes on a large residential campus.
- Established: 1963 (as REC Kurukshetra)
- Type: Institute of National Importance (Government of India)
- NIRF 2025: Engineering rank 85; Overall band 151–200
- Popular courses: B.Tech (CSE, ECE, electrical, mechanical, civil), M.Tech, MCA
- Admission via: JEE Main and JoSAA/CSAB counselling
- Approx. fees: about ₹1.7–1.9 lakh a year for B.Tech (2025-26, before hostel); fee waivers apply for eligible families
2. IIM Rohtak
IIM Rohtak is one of the newer IIMs and among the most sought-after business schools near Delhi. Its five-year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) lets students join straight after Class 12.
- Established: 2010
- Type: Institute of National Importance
- NIRF 2025: Management rank 19
- Popular courses: MBA (PGP), IPM (BBA + MBA), executive MBA, PhD
- Admission via: CAT for the MBA; IIM Rohtak's own IPM Aptitude Test for IPM
- Approx. fees: about ₹17.9 lakh in total for the 2025-27 MBA; check the website for current IPM fees
3. ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
NDRI is India's leading institute for dairy science and works under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It came second in the NIRF 2025 Agriculture list, just behind IARI New Delhi.
- Based in Karnal since: 1955 (its origins go back to 1923)
- Type: Deemed university under ICAR
- NIRF 2025: Agriculture & Allied Sectors rank 2
- Popular courses: B.Tech Dairy Technology, M.Sc/M.Tech in dairy subjects, PhD
- Admission via: CUET-UG with ICAR counselling for UG; ICAR exams for PG
- Approx. fees: low, as a government-funded institute; check the official website
4. Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurugram
MDI is one of India's oldest private business schools and the highest-ranked management institute in Haryana. It awards a PGDM, which is equivalent to an MBA.
- Established: 1973
- Type: Autonomous business school (AICTE-approved)
- NIRF 2025: Management rank 9
- Popular courses: PGDM, PGDM-HRM, PGDM-International Business, executive programmes
- Admission via: CAT, followed by MDI's own selection rounds
- Approx. fees: in the range of top private B-schools; check the official website
5. Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana
MMU, near Ambala, is the highest-ranked university in Haryana in the NIRF 2025 University list. It is best known for its medical, dental and pharmacy colleges, and it also runs engineering and management schools.
- Deemed university since: 2007
- Type: Private deemed university
- NIRF 2025: University rank 85; Medical rank 33; Pharmacy rank 26
- Popular courses: MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Tech, nursing
- Admission via: NEET-UG and MCC deemed-university counselling for MBBS/BDS; university process for other courses
- Approx. fees: MBBS fees at deemed universities are high; check the official website
6. Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies (MRIIRS), Faridabad
MRIIRS is a private deemed university in Faridabad that grew out of an engineering college. It is one of only two Haryana institutions in the NIRF 2025 University top 100.
- Deemed university since: 2008 (engineering college founded in 1997)
- Type: Private deemed university
- NIRF 2025: University rank 96; Dental rank 33
- Popular courses: B.Tech, BDS, BBA/MBA, law, media
- Admission via: JEE Main or the university's own test (B.Tech); NEET-UG (BDS)
- Approx. fees: about ₹1.7–2.5 lakh a year for B.Tech (approx., 2025)
7. Ashoka University, Sonipat
Ashoka is a private, non-profit university known for its liberal arts and sciences undergraduate programme. Students can mix subjects such as economics, computer science, psychology and history before choosing a major.
- Established: 2014
- Type: Private university
- NIRF 2025: University band 101–150
- Popular courses: BA/BSc (Hons) in economics, CS, psychology, political science, biology
- Admission via: Ashoka's own application, aptitude assessment and interview
- Approx. fees: about ₹10–11 lakh a year (approx., 2025); large need-based aid is offered
8. O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat
JGU is a private research university best known for Jindal Global Law School. It holds the Institution of Eminence status and is regularly listed among India's top law schools in the QS subject rankings.
- Established: 2009
- Type: Private deemed university with Institution of Eminence status
- NIRF 2025: Not ranked in the published NIRF 2025 lists
- Popular courses: BA LLB / BBA LLB, BBA, BA (Hons) liberal arts, MBA
- Admission via: LSAT—India for law; the university's own aptitude test for other programmes
- Approx. fees: among the highest in India; check the official website
9. Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra University is one of Haryana's oldest and largest state universities. It offers a very wide range of courses at low fees and has a large network of affiliated colleges in north Haryana.
- Established: 1956
- Type: State public university
- NIRF 2025: State Public University rank 35; University band 101–150
- Popular courses: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, LLB, B.Tech (UIET), MA/M.Sc
- Admission via: merit or university entrance tests; B.Tech through JEE Main-based state counselling
- Approx. fees: often under ₹20,000 a year for arts and science; higher for professional courses
10. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology (GJUST), Hisar
GJUST is a state university focused on science, technology and pharmacy. It was the best-placed Haryana university in the NIRF 2025 State Public University list.
- Established: 1995
- Type: State public university
- NIRF 2025: State Public University rank 32; Pharmacy rank 49; University band 101–150
- Popular courses: B.Tech, B.Pharm, M.Sc, MBA
- Admission via: JEE Main and HSTES counselling (B.Tech); university entrance or merit for others
- Approx. fees: much lower than private universities; check the latest fee notice
11. CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
CCS HAU is one of Asia's best-known farm universities and played a large role in Haryana's Green Revolution. It ranked in the top 10 of the NIRF 2025 Agriculture list.
- Established: 1970
- Type: State agricultural university
- NIRF 2025: Agriculture rank 10; University band 101–150
- Popular courses: B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, agricultural engineering, M.Sc, PhD
- Admission via: university entrance test for state seats; ICAR quota through CUET-UG
- Approx. fees: low for a professional degree; check the official website
12. Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak
MDU is a large state university in Rohtak with teaching departments in arts, sciences, commerce, law, pharmacy and engineering. It also affiliates many colleges across south Haryana.
- Established: 1976
- Type: State public university
- NIRF 2025: Pharmacy rank 43; University band 101–150
- Popular courses: B.Pharm, LLB, MBA, M.Sc, MA, B.Tech (UIET)
- Admission via: university entrance tests or merit; B.Tech via JEE Main-based counselling
- Approx. fees: low for most programmes; higher for self-financed courses
13. Amity University Haryana, Gurugram
Amity's Haryana campus sits at Manesar in Gurugram district. It ranks well in law and pharmacy and offers courses in engineering, management, sciences and media.
- Established: 2010
- Type: Private university
- NIRF 2025: Law rank 39; Pharmacy rank 62; University band 101–150
- Popular courses: BA LLB, B.Pharm, B.Tech, BBA/MBA
- Admission via: university application and interview; CLAT/other scores for some courses
- Approx. fees: varies widely by course; check the official website
14. Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology (DCRUST), Murthal
DCRUST is a state technical university in Sonipat district that grew from a well-known government engineering college. It is popular with Haryana students looking for an affordable B.Tech.
- University since: 2006
- Type: State technical university
- NIRF 2025: Not in the Engineering top 100
- Popular courses: B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA
- Admission via: JEE Main and HSTES counselling
- Approx. fees: government-university level; check the latest fee notice
15. BML Munjal University, Gurugram
BML Munjal University was set up by the Hero group's founding family. It focuses on engineering, management, law and liberal studies, with strong industry links.
- Established: 2014
- Type: Private university
- NIRF 2025: Management rank 77
- Popular courses: B.Tech, BBA, MBA, BA LLB
- Admission via: JEE Main/SAT or the university's own process
- Approx. fees: check the official website
Other good options: SGT University, Gurugram (NIRF 2025 Pharmacy rank 100), K.R. Mangalam University, Sohna (not in NIRF 2025 lists), Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, and Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak (University band 101–150), whose dental institute ranked 12 in the NIRF 2025 Dental list.
Verify before you apply: Fees, seat matrices and cut-offs change every year. Treat the fee figures above as rough guides and always confirm on the institute's official website or prospectus.
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How admission works in Haryana universities
Each course has its own route:
- B.Tech: Take JEE Main. NIT Kurukshetra fills seats through JoSAA. State universities such as DCRUST, GJUST, KUK and MDU fill seats through Haryana State Technical Education Society (HSTES) online counselling.
- MBBS/BDS: Clear NEET-UG. State-quota seats go through Haryana state counselling; deemed universities such as MMU fill seats through MCC counselling.
- BA, B.Sc, B.Com: State universities use merit or their own entrance tests. Central University of Haryana uses CUET-UG.
- Agriculture and dairy: CCS HAU runs its own entrance for state seats. NDRI and the ICAR quota use CUET-UG with ICAR counselling.
- Law: CLAT, LSAT—India or university tests, depending on the institute.
- MBA: CAT for IIM Rohtak and MDI; CAT, MAT, CMAT or university tests for others. IIM Rohtak's IPM takes students right after Class 12.
How to choose the right college in Haryana
A high rank is a good start, but not the whole story. When comparing the top universities in Haryana, weigh course, budget and career plans together.
- Check the right NIRF list. For engineering, look at the Engineering ranking; for an MBA, the Management ranking. The University list mixes all subjects.
- Compare total cost. State universities can cost a tenth of private ones. Add hostel and mess charges to tuition.
- Look at placements. Ask for the latest median salary, not just the highest package, and check the NIRF data each institute publishes.
- Confirm approvals. Check that the university is listed by UGC, and that professional courses carry AICTE, NMC, NDC, PCI or BCI approval.
- Think about location. Gurugram and Sonipat offer industry access near Delhi, while Kurukshetra, Hisar and Rohtak are quieter and cheaper.
Tip: Haryana-domicile students get a large share of seats in state universities and state engineering colleges. Keep your domicile certificate and category certificates ready before counselling starts.
Scholarships and funding for Haryana students
Many private universities in Haryana give merit-based fee waivers, and Ashoka offers need-based aid. Government schemes add more support.
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Central schemes such as the Central Sector Scheme and post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC and minority students are listed at scholarships.gov.in.
- Haryana state scholarships: The state runs post-matric scholarships for SC and BC students and other merit schemes through its official scholarship portal.
- Institute fee waivers: NITs and IIMs give fee waivers to students from low-income families.
- AISEE: You can also take the AISEE scholarship exam for college students, a national merit test that offers scholarships for engineering, medical and other courses.
For a wider list of schemes, read our guide to scholarships after 12th in India, and see which colleges accept AISEE in the participating college and university list.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the No. 1 university in Haryana?
In the NIRF 2025 University list, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, is the highest-ranked university in Haryana at rank 85. For engineering, NIT Kurukshetra (Engineering rank 85) leads, and for management, MDI Gurugram (Management rank 9) is the top-ranked institute in the state.
Which is the best government university in Haryana?
Among state public universities, GJUST Hisar (rank 32) and Kurukshetra University (rank 35) were the best placed in the NIRF 2025 State Public University list. NIT Kurukshetra and IIM Rohtak are the top central government institutes.
Is Ashoka University ranked in NIRF 2025?
Yes. Ashoka University, Sonipat, is in the 101–150 band of the NIRF 2025 University ranking. NIRF does not give exact ranks beyond 100 in that list.
Does O.P. Jindal Global University have an NIRF rank?
We could not find O.P. Jindal Global University in any published NIRF 2025 list. It is, however, an Institution of Eminence and ranks highly in QS subject rankings for law.
Which exam is needed for B.Tech admission in Haryana?
JEE Main is the main exam. NIT Kurukshetra admits through JoSAA, while state universities such as DCRUST, GJUST, KUK and MDU admit through HSTES counselling based on JEE Main scores.
Are state universities in Haryana affordable?
Yes. Arts, science and commerce courses at Kurukshetra University and MDU often cost under ₹20,000 a year, and B.Tech at state universities costs far less than at private ones. Always check the latest fee notice.
Has NIRF 2026 been released?
As of late October 2026, we could not confirm an official NIRF 2026 release, so this guide uses NIRF 2025. Check nirfindia.org for the newest lists.
Conclusion: choosing among the top universities in Haryana
The top universities in Haryana cover every kind of student: NIT Kurukshetra for engineering, IIM Rohtak and MDI for management, NDRI and CCS HAU for agriculture, MMU and MRIIRS among private universities, and low-cost state universities in Kurukshetra, Hisar and Rohtak. Shortlist three to five options that match your course and budget, check their latest NIRF data and fees, and plan your entrance exams early. You can also start preparing with our free test series to compete for scholarships.
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