Jul 22 , 2023

9 Oldest Colleges in India

By True Scoop

University of Calcutta (Calcutta University) - Founded in 1857, it is one of the oldest universities in India

University of Mumbai (Mumbai University) - Established in 1857, it is among the earliest universities in India

University of Madras (Madras University) - Founded in 1857, it is one of the oldest universities in South India

University of Calicut (Calicut University) - Established in 1968, it is one of the oldest universities in Kerala

University of Delhi (Delhi University) - Founded in 1922, it is one of the oldest universities in Northern India

University of Lucknow (Lucknow University) - Established in 1921, it is one of the oldest universities in Uttar Pradesh

University of Allahabad (Allahabad University) - Founded in 1887, it is one of the oldest central universities in India

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - Established in 1916, it is one of the oldest residential universities in India

University of Madhya Pradesh (Madhya Pradesh University) - Founded in 1970, it is one of the oldest universities in Madhya Pradesh. (Note: The name of this university has changed over time, and it is now known as Barkatullah University)