NIRF Ranking 2024 Announced: A Comprehensive Breakdown of India’s Top Educational Institutions
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 has been officially released, offering a detailed analysis of the top-performing educational institutions across India. This annual ranking is a vital resource for students, educators, and policymakers, providing insights into the academic and research performance of various colleges, universities, and institutes across the country.
Understanding NIRF and Its Impact
Launched by the Ministry of Education, the NIRF is a systematic ranking system that evaluates institutions based on a range of parameters, including Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practices (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). These parameters ensure a comprehensive evaluation of each institution, providing a balanced overview of their strengths and areas for improvement.
Top 10 institutes in overall category
- IIT Madras
- IISc Bengaluru
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- AIIMS, New Delhi
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Guwahati
- JNU, New Delhi
Top institutes in universities category
- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Top institutes under Engineering category
- IIT Madras
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Hyderabad
- NIT Tiruchirappalli
- IIT-BHU Varanasi
Top management institutes
- IIM Ahmedabad
- IIM Bangalore
- IIM Kozhikode
- IIT Delhi
- IIM Calcutta
- IIM Mumbai
- IIM Lucknow
- IIM Indore
- XLRI, JAMSHEDPUR
- IIT Bombay
Top colleges in India
- Hindu College, Delhi
- Miranda House, Delhi
- St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
- Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, Delhi
- St. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
- Loyola College, Chennai
- Kirori Mal College, Delhi
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Top law institutes this year
- National Law School of IndiaUniversity, Bengaluru
- National Law University, Delhi
- Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
- The West Bengal National University of Juridical Science, Kolkata
- Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Top institutes under open universities category
- IGNOU
- Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
Top institutes under skill universities category
- Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune
- Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, Palwal
- Bhartiya Skill Development University, Jaipur
State public universities category list
- Anna University, Chennai
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
- Calcutta University, Kolkata
- Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram
- CUSAT, Cochin
Top 10 list under innovation category
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Madras
- IIT Hyderabad
- IISc, Bengaluru
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Mandi
- IIT Kharagpur
- Anna University
Top institutes in agriculture and allied sectors category
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
- ICAR- National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- BHU, Varanasi
- Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
Top research institutes
- IISc, Bengaluru
- IIT Madras
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Kharagpur
Top dental colleges
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai
- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Science, New Delhi
- King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
- Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Top institutes under Architecture and Planning category
- IIT Roorkee
- IIT Kharagpur
- NIT Calicut
- IIEST, Shibpur
- School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Key Highlights from NIRF 2024 Rankings
- Top Universities and Colleges:
- The 2024 rankings highlight the consistent performance of established universities like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), which dominate the top spots in engineering and management categories, respectively.
- In the university category, institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and the University of Delhi continue to secure high rankings, reflecting their strong academic and research credentials.
- Engineering and Technology:
- IIT Madras retains its position as the top engineering institution, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. These institutions are recognized for their cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and excellent faculty.
- Management:
- IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, and IIM Calcutta lead the rankings in the management category, showcasing their prominence in producing industry-ready graduates and impactful research.
- Medical and Pharmacy:
- The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi continues to be the top-ranked medical institution, known for its exceptional medical education and research. In the pharmacy category, the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Mohali leads the list.
- Law and Social Sciences:
- National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Bangalore and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai are highlighted as top institutions in the law and social sciences categories, respectively.
Why NIRF Rankings Matter
For students, the NIRF rankings provide a reliable guide for choosing institutions that align with their academic goals and career aspirations. For institutions, these rankings serve as a benchmark for evaluating their performance against their peers, helping them identify areas for improvement and enhancing their overall quality of education.
Conclusion
The NIRF 2024 rankings offer a valuable snapshot of the educational landscape in India. Whether you’re a student looking for the best place to pursue your studies or an institution striving to improve, these rankings provide crucial insights that can inform your decisions and strategies.
For a complete list of rankings across various categories, visit the official NIRF 2024 ranking list.
