Upcoming
2025
Strategic Focus Areas
- Internationalization of Indian Private Universities
- Promotion of Research & Innovation Ecosystem
- Industry Academia Collaboration
- Ethical & Transparent University Governance
- Academic Leadership Development
- Sustainable Development
Indian Universities Landscape
57
Central
Universities
513
State
Universities
147
Deemed to be Universities
543
State Private Universities
995
Autonomous Colleges
Testimonials
The initiative of CIPU will bring member universities new ways of thinking, communication skills and experiential learning for students and faculty. The discussions among members will result in best practices in Governance leading to quality higher education.
Dr. Ashok Joshi
President, Higher Education Foundation, USA
Indian private universities must collaborate to learn and build together a transformative higher education ecosystem as per the aspirations of the new National Education Policy (NEP 2020). I'm confident that the CIPU would be instrumental in driving the desired collaboration and facilitating evidence based higher education reform interventions in context of private universities
Prof. Dr. Shiv Tripathi
Convenor, CIPU National Committee on Sustainability
& Dean of the Faculty at Berlin School of Business and Innovation
As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, our universities play a pivotal role in shaping the future leaders, thinkers, and change-makers of our nation. Together, we must redefine education as a lifelong journey of enlightenment and empowerment.
Mr. Satya S. Tripathi
Chancellor, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences
I want to congratulate Dr. Rahul V. Karad for bringing together Indian Private Universities to address common issues and create an excellent platform for them. I have had opportunities to interact with the group from the very beginning and I am really happy to see how much CIPU has achieved in a very short time. I am confident that CIPU will continue to play a major role in Indian higher education.
Prof. (Dr.) Satish K. Tripathi
President, University at Buffalo, US
As the Indian higher education ecosystem has evolved rapidly over the last few decades, the Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) has played a role in shaping its future. By bringing together private universities, CIPU has created a platform for these institutions to articulate their value & contributions to the Indian economy & society. Similar to the Association of American Universities (AAU) in the U.S., CIPU serves as a collective voice for private universities, facilitating dialogue with the government & promoting collaboration among its members. CIPU's efforts have been instrumental in organizing the private university sector, enabling them to better represent their interests & showcase their achievements. By doing so, CIPU has helped create value for its member institutions, ultimately enhancing the overall quality of higher education in India. As a testament to its importance, I am honored to support CIPU's mission & look forward to its continued impact on the academic landscape in India. Read More...
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep K Khosla
Chancellor, UC San Diego, USA
Strategic Partners
APLU (Association of Public and Land-grant Universities)
MOU Signing Between APLU and CIPU
Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Founder & Chief Patron, CIPU and
Dr. Mark Becker, President, APLU exchanging MoU.
The objective of the MoU is to foster collaboration and strengthen working relationship between CIPU and APLU to enhance educational excellence, promote innovation, facilitate student and faculty exchanges and contribute to addressing global challenges through joint research initiatives and shared expertise. By working together CIPU & APLU seek to advance higher education and create a framework for collaborative efforts to create learning opportunities and promote innovation.
This MOU signifies a pivotal step in strengthening ties between the two organizations, focusing on shared goals of innovation, research, and development in higher education.
TiE Global (TiE Global Fostering Entrepreneurship)
MOU Signing Between TiE Global and CIPU
Dr. Rahul V. Karad, Founder & Chief Patron, CIPU and
Mr. Vijay Menon, Executive Director, TiE Global exchanging MoU.
The MoU between the Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) and TiE aims to foster collaboration between private universities and the entrepreneurial ecosystem, enhancing innovation, mentorship, and networking opportunities for students, faculty, and startups. This partnership seeks to empower the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs by creating a platform for knowledge exchange, business incubation, and growth, ultimately driving India's economic development and global competitiveness.
