ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, commonly known as IFHE, is a prestigious deemed-to-be-university established in 1995 and granted deemed university status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Located in the educational hub of Donthanapally, Hyderabad, Telangana, this private institution has emerged as one of India's leading centres for higher education and research. ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Hyderabad, is recognised by the UGC and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade. The university is also approved by professional bodies including the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Bar Council of India (BCI), and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). IFHE secured Rank 64 in the NIRF 2025 University category and Rank 60 in the Management category, reflecting its academic excellence and quality infrastructure. The institution offers a comprehensive range of programmes across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in diverse disciplines including engineering, management, law, pharmacy, science, commerce, and humanities. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through multiple entrance examinations including ICFAI University National Aptitude Test (ISAT), Common Admission Test (CAT), Management Aptitude Test (MAT), Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Joint Entrance Examination Main (JEE Main), NEET, and Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), along with merit-based selections. The sprawling campus spreads across approximately 60 acres, providing state-of-the-art facilities and a conducive learning environment for over 10,000 students from across India and abroad.