List of Govt and Private Universities in Nagaland 2025

List of Universities in Nagaland in the Year 2025-26. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.

Top University in Nagaland

According to the NIRF Ranking 2024, following universities in Nagaland to be included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.

Best Institutions in Nagaland (with relevant NIRF rankings 2024):

1. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland, Dimapur:
   • NIRF 2024 Ranking: In the 151-200 rank band for Engineering. This is a significant improvement from previous years for NIT Nagaland. As an Institute of National Importance, it is generally considered one of the premier technical institutions in the state.
2. Nagaland University, Lumami (Main Campus) / Kohima Campus / Dimapur Campus:
   • NIRF 2024 Ranking: Did not feature in the top 200 in the ‘University’ category for 2023 and 2024. (Historically, it was ranked 95 in 2018 and in the 101-150 band in 2019/2020).
   • As the sole central university in the state, it’s a very important institution offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.
3. Patkai Christian College (Autonomous), Dimapur:
   • NIRF 2024 Ranking: In the 101-150 rank band in the ‘College’ category. This is a very strong showing for a college in Nagaland, marking it as one of the best arts, science, and commerce colleges in the state.
4. St. Joseph University, Dimapur:
   • A relatively newer private university offering a variety of courses including engineering, arts, science, and commerce. It has a growing reputation.
5. ICFAI University, Nagaland, Dimapur:
   • Another private university offering programs in various fields like management, law, and applied sciences.
6. The Global Open University, Dimapur:
   • A distance learning university recognized by UGC, offering a wide array of vocational and job-oriented courses.
7. North East Christian University, Medziphema:
   • A private university with a focus on Christian education and various academic disciplines.
8. Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (Autonomous):
   • A prominent government college with a strong focus on science education, now autonomous. While it’s a college, its standing is significant in the state.
9. St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama (Autonomous):
   • Another well-regarded autonomous college offering various undergraduate programs.
10. Alder College, Kohima:
    • A notable private college offering various undergraduate courses, generally considered one of the better colleges in Kohima.

List of Universities in Nagaland

There are more than 5 universities in Nagaland as on date. Out of which:-

1. There is only one Government University in Nagaland.
   • Central University is one.
   • There is no State University.
2. Total No. of Private Universities are 4.
3. There is no Deemed University in Nagaland.

Central Universities in Nagaland

Nagaland University

🌐 Website: www.nagalanduniversity.ac.in
📅 Established: 1994
📞 Phone: 0370 229 0331
📧 Email: arsasrd2@nagalanduniversity.ac.in
📍 Address: P3FW+W6G, Meriema, Nagaland 797004

Private Universities in Nagaland

North East Christian University

🌐 Website: www.necu.ac.in
📅 Established: 2013
📞 Phone: +91-8131062849
✉️ Email: hssadmission@necu.ac.in
📍 Address: BURMA CAMP EAST BLOCK, DIMAPUR – 797112, NAGALAND

St. Joseph University

🌐 Website: www.stjosephuniv.edu.in
📅 Established: 2016
📞 Phone: +91 89747 35421, 03862 242069
✉️ Email: info@stjosephuniv.edu.in
📍 Address: Virgin Town, Ikishe Model Village, Dimapur, Nagaland – 797115

The Global Open University

🌐 Website: www.nagaland.net.in
📅 Established: 2006
📞 Phone: +91-8731887593, +91-8731887594, 03862-240331
✉️ Email: info@nagaland.net.in
📍 Address: Sodzulhou, 7th Mile Village, P.O- ARTC, Dimapur – 797115, Nagaland

ICFAI University

🌐 Website: www.iunagaland.edu.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Phone: 9436531163, 08729880506, 3862280902, 9436531165
✉️ Email: registrar@iunagaland.edu.in
📍 Address: 6th Mile, Sovima Village, Dimapur – 797112, Nagaland