Bangalore: It is startling to know that some of the top notch universities on the Indian subcontinent date back to several centuries. Innumerable number of students and their families are leading a happy and prosperous life, thanks to these remarkable institutions. Millions of people made a name for themselves and made the country proud because of these amazing universities and their education. Saluting the spirit of these universities, here is the list of the oldest universities in India that are in continuous operation since ages.

1. Senate of Serampore College (University)

Established in 1818 and granted status of university in 1829, the Senate of Serampore College (University) is the oldest and the first institution in the country to have granted the status of a university.

Located in Serampore Town, in Hooghly District, West Bengal, this college was founded by the missionaries Joshua Marshman, William Carey and William Ward (the Serampore trio), with a view to provide education in Arts and Science to pupils of every possible caste, creed, color or nationality.

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