The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University (ICFAI University)

ICFAI University is a network of private academic institutions that was established in several Indian states with an emphasis on higher education in fields including business, law, engineering, science, and social sciences.   The parent organization, the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, was founded in 1984 as a non-profit dedicated to providing top-notch research and instruction.

 Every ICFAI university is recognized by the relevant State Acts and has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in line with Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956.   Some campuses are also accredited by the NAAC, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Bar Council of India (BCI), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), depending on the programs they provide.

Academic Offerings

ICFAI Universities offer a wide range of programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels:

Undergraduate: BBA, BCA, B.Com, BA, B.Tech, B.Ed, BBA-LLB, BA-LLB, BHM, LLB

Postgraduate: MBA, MCA, M.Com, MA, LLM, MSW

Doctoral: Ph.D. in Management, Law, Science, Social Sciences, and related fields

The universities follow a merit-based admission process. Some also conduct university-level entrance tests or consider national-level exams depending on the program.

List of ICFAI University Campuses in India

University NameStateYear of EstablishmentRecognition / Approvals
ICFAI Foundation for Higher EducationTelanganaDeemed UniversityUGC, NAAC (A++), AICTE, BCI, AACSB Accredited
ICFAI University, DehradunUttarakhand2003UGC, BCI, NCTE, NAAC
ICFAI University, TripuraTripura2004UGC, BCI, NCTE, RCI, DEB
ICFAI University, SikkimSikkim2004UGC Approved
ICFAI University, MizoramMizoram2006UGC Approved
ICFAI University, NagalandNagaland2006UGC Approved
ICFAI University, MeghalayaMeghalaya2006UGC Approved
ICFAI University, JharkhandJharkhand2007UGC, BCI
ICFAI University, JaipurRajasthan2011UGC, BCI, PCI

Admission Process (2025)

Application Mode: Online

Eligibility:

  • UG: Passed 10+2 from a recognized board
  • PG: Graduation in the relevant discipline
  • Ph.D.: Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% (may include entrance + interview)

Selection Criteria:

  • Merit-based or through university-level entrance tests
  • Some programs accept scores from national entrance exams (e.g., CLAT, CAT, etc.)

Counseling: Final selection is determined by interview performance and academic record, if appropriate.

Choosing ICFAI University: Why?

  • Institutions having well-organized academic programs that have received UGC approval
  • Practical skills-focused curriculum with an industry focus
  • Research, placement, and internship opportunities
  • Law, management, and technology programs are all available under a single system.
  • Numerous campuses serving both local and national educational needs