The Ministry of Education has announced the much-anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. This ninth rankings edition is now available on the official NIRF website, nirfindia.org. The NIRF rankings are a critical resource for students, educators, and institutions, offering a detailed assessment of higher education institutions across India.
Understanding the NIRF Rankings
Launched in 2015, the NIRF rankings evaluate institutions across the country using a comprehensive framework that considers teaching and learning resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and peer perception. This year’s edition introduced three new categories: Open Universities, Skill Universities, and State-Funded Government Universities. Notably, NIRF will include Sustainability Rankings starting next year.
Key Highlights from NIRF 2024
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru emerged as a leader in multiple categories, securing the top position in the university rankings and ranking second overall. IIT Madras continues its dominance as the top institution in the overall category and engineering.
Below is the category-wise list of top institutions as per the NIRF Rankings 2024:
Top 10 Universities
1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
3. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
4. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
5. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
6. Delhi University, Delhi
7. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
8. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligar
9. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
10. VIT, Vellore
Top 10 Overall Institutes
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
2. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
9. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
10. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Top 5 Medical Colleges
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
3. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
4. National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru
5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
Top 10 Engineering Institutes
1. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee
7. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
8. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad
9. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli
10. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-BHU) Varanasi
Top 5 Management Institutes
1. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
2. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore
3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta
Top 10 Colleges
1. Hindu College, Delhi
2. Miranda House, Delhi
3. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
4. Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata
5. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, Delhi
6. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
7. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
8. Loyola College, Chennai
9. Kirori Mal College, Delhi
10. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Top 5 Research Institutions
1. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
5. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur
Top 5 Law Institutes
1. National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru
2. National Law University (NLU), Delhi
3. Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad
4. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS), Kolkata
5. Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Top 5 Agriculture and Allied Sectors Institutes
1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi2. ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
3. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
4. BHU, Varanasi
5. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
Top 5 Open Universities
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
2. Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata
3. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad
The NIRF 2024 rankings reaffirm the standing of India’s top educational institutions while also highlighting the growing diversity and specialization within the country’s higher education system. As students and parents sift through these rankings, they serve as an invaluable guide for making informed decisions about academic futures. With the introduction of new categories and the upcoming inclusion of Sustainability Rankings, NIRF continues to evolve, providing a more comprehensive view of higher education in India.
The NIRF 2024 rankings offer valuable insights into the top-performing institutions across India, showcasing their commitment to excellence in education and research. For more details, visit the official NIRF website at nirfindia.org.
