Hi Adith,

The Government of India's Ministry of HRF defines Deemed university as a university which can have an independent curriculum, admission criterion and are not under government control but have to be approved by UGC and AICTE. It may be government financed. eg. IISc Bangalore.

Self-financed institutes do not receive any financial grants from the government but still has to be approved by UGC and AICTE. e.g. BITS, Pilani

Private colleges run by private funds of individuals or institutions and they may or may not be approved by UGC and AICTE.

Good Luck!