Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU)

Join the Voice of Progressive Higher Education in India

CIPU's 2nd Bharat Higher Education Summit was held on 23rd December 2025 at SGT University, Gurugram with the theme, 'Building Research-Driven Universities'.

Dr. Suresh Garimella, President, University of Arizona, was the Guest of Honour for the Inaugural Session of 2nd Bharat Higher Education Summit.

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, NAAC and NBA, was the Chief Guest for the Inaugural Session of 2nd Bharat Higher Education Summit.

CIPU Second Bharat Higher Education Summit.

A section of the audience from CIPU's 2nd Bharat Higher Education Summit.

CIPU signed an MoU with the University of Arizona to foster academic and research collaborations with leading Indian private universities. The MoU was formally exchanged in Bengaluru by Mr. R. Karthik, Director General, CIPU, and Dr. Caleb Simmons, Vice Provost, University of Arizona.

Academic Leaders from Assam and North-East in discussion during the CIPU roundtable on “Reimagining University Administration in the Age of Digital Transformation” at Assam down town University, Guwahati held on 13th November 2025.

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CIPU organized a roundtable on “Reimagining University Administration in the Age of Digital Transformation” at the Assam down town University, Guwahati on 13th November 2025.

Academic leaders from across India at the Inaugural Session of the Bharat Higher Education Summit 2025, 23 and 24 April 2025, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.

CIPU India-USA Higher Education Dialogue, 9th November 2024, Orlando, Florida, USA

ABOUT CIPU

Confederation of Indian Private Universities

The Confederation of Indian Private Universities (CIPU) is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organisation established to champion the voice, visibility, and vitality of India’s Private Universities.

CIPU envisions positioning India as the knowledge capital of the world, reigniting its civilizational role as a Vishwa Guru in the 21st century.

Through sustained engagement with government, academia, industry, and international associations, CIPU advocates for enabling policies, fosters institutional collaboration, and promotes the internationalization of Indian higher education.

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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...