For business studies see our separate ranking of business schools in India
Latest ranking updates related to universities in India
- 06 Mar, 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings updated with Indian Institute of Science ranked highest among 224 listed universities in India.
- 25 Jan, 2024: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World’s Most International Universities. Indian Institute of Science achieves position 202.
- 19 Dec, 2023: Urap published most recent results of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Includes 174 universities from India.
- 05 Dec, 2023: Latest QS World University Rankings: Sustainability from British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK. 54 universities from India appear in this ranking.
Rankings of universities in India 2024
#401
Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad, MICA, Ahmedabad
#402
Acharya School of Management, Acharya Group of Institutes
#403
Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development
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#404
School of Planning and Architecture, Delhi
#405
Sikkim Manipal University
#406
School of Management, Bennett University
#407
Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology
#408
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
#409
Chanakya National Law University
#410
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
#411
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Tiruchirappalli
#412
ITM Global Leadership Center, Institute for Technology and Management
#413
Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
#414
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal
#415
Bilaspur Vishwavidyalaya
#416
Gujarat Ayurved University
#417
Indian Institute of Information Technology, Sri City
#418
Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management
#419
Gujarat Forensic Sciences University
#420
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
#421
National Law University, Jodhpur
#422
National Law University, Orissa
#423
University of Kota
#424
Vikrama Simhapuri University
#425
Central University of Tibetan Studies
#426
Fakir Mohan University
#427
Hidayatullah National Law University
#428
Himachal Pradesh Technical University
#429
The Indian Law Institute
#430
Central University of Orissa
#431
Kolhan University
#432
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies
#433
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
#434
Sardar Patel University of Police, Security and Criminal Justice
#435
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha
#436
Uttarakhand Ayurved University
#437
Vinayaka Missions University
#438
Central University of South Bihar
#439
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth
#440
School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
#441
Veer Kunwar Singh University
#442
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
#443
Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University
#444
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
#445
ITM University Gwalior
#446
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University
#447
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
#448
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
#449
Sarguja University
#450
Uttarakhand University of Horticulture and Forestry
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Highest subject rankings of universities in India
Engineering
nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#1
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Pharmacy
nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#1
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad
Law
nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#1
National Law School of India University
Marketing
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#20
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli
Geography
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#51
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Chemistry
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#77
Indian Institute of Science
Computer Science
NTU Rankings by Subject
#85
Thapar University
Mathematics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#92
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Architecture
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#141
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Linguistics
QS World University Rankings By Subject
#251
Jawaharlal Nehru University
India Key Facts for International Students
391 out of 578 Universities in India Ranked in at least one ranking
34 Different Rankings list Universities in India (26 institution and 8 subject rankings)
18 Global Rankings rank Universities in India Among TOP 200
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- Largest cities in India:
- 1. Mumbai: 12,700,000
- 2. Dehli: 11,000,000
- 3. Bengaluru: 5,100,000
- 4. Kolkata: 4,600,000
- 5. Chennai: 4,300,000
- Nobel prize laureates:
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FAQ
Indian Institute of Science ranks #1 in India in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.
Among all universities in India Indian Institute of Science is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 32 rankings where Indian Institute of Science is listed.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked best in India for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad is ranked best in India for Medicine & Health (Pharmacy). See all rankings for the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad.
National Law School of India University is ranked best in India for Law (Law). See all rankings for the National Law School of India University.
Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli is ranked best in India for Business (Marketing). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli.
Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked best in India for Social Studies & Humanities (Geography). See all rankings for the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Indian Institute of Science is ranked best in India for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Science.
Thapar University is ranked best in India for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Thapar University.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is ranked best in India for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked best in India for Architecture, Building & Planning (Architecture). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked best in India for Languages & Literature (Linguistics). See all rankings for the Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is ranked best in India for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.
University of Delhi is ranked best in India for Education (Education). See all rankings for the University of Delhi.
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 2952
- Published:
- 08 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 20% Staff with a PhD 10% Papers per faculty 10%
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Careers360
- Universities:
- 399
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -Careers360 Top Universities India:
Academic output Impact Intellectual Property (IP) Productivity Learning
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 3718
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 3103
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 05 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -nirf: India Rankings - Overall:
Teaching, Learning and Resources 30% Research and Professional Practices 30% Graduation Outcomes 20% Outreach and Inclusivity 10% Perception 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 9699
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 13016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
- Universities:
- 65806
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 735
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 2325
- Published:
- 22 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 2033
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 348
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%
Ranking publishers
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Universities:
- 12584
- Published:
- 27 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 1001
- Published:
- 23 September, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -QS Employability Rankings:
Employer reputation 30% Alumni outcomes 25% Partnerships with Employers per Faculty 25% Employer/Student Connections 10% Graduate employment rate 10%
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 24 June, 2020
- Criteria used in ranking -QS 50 under 50:
Based on the QS World University rankings methodology, the top 50 universities that are under 50 years old.
Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%
- Universities:
- 2952
- Published:
- 08 November, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: Asia:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% International research network 10% Citations per paper 10%
- Universities:
- 400
- Published:
- 06 May, 2019
- Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings BRICS:
Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 20% Staff with a PhD 10% Papers per faculty 10%
- Universities:
- 2097
- Published:
- 05 December, 2023
CWUR Center for World University Rankings
- Universities:
- 6000
- Published:
- 25 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:
Research Performance: 40%
- Research Output: 10%
- High-Quality Publications: 10%
- Influence: 10%
- Citations: 10%
Quality of Education: 25%
Alumni Employment: 25%
Quality of Faculty: 10%
Careers360
- Universities:
- 399
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -Careers360 Top Universities India:
Academic output Impact Intellectual Property (IP) Productivity Learning
Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands
- Universities:
- 3718
- Published:
- 22 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:
Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity
NTU ranking
- Universities:
- 3103
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:
Research Productivity: 25%
- # Articles last 11 years: 10%
- # Articles current year: 15%
Research Impact: 35%
- # Citations last 11 years: 15%
- # Citations last 2 years: 10%
- Average # citations last 11 years: 10%
Research Excellence: 40%
- H-index last 2 years: 10%
- # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
- # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%
National Institutional Ranking Framework
- Universities:
- 600
- Published:
- 05 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -nirf: India Rankings - Overall:
Teaching, Learning and Resources 30% Research and Professional Practices 30% Graduation Outcomes 20% Outreach and Inclusivity 10% Perception 10%
Nature Index
- Universities:
- 9699
- Published:
- 15 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:
Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 200
- Published:
- 17 March, 2021
- Universities:
- 150
- Published:
- 08 December, 2021
RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)
- Universities:
- 3939
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:
Teaching: 40%
- Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
- Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
- World Teaching Reputation: 8%
Research: 40%
- Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
- Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
- Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
- World Research Reputation: 8%
International Diversity: 10%
- International Faculty: 2%
- International Students: 2%
- International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
- Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
- International Level: 2%
Financial Sustainability: 10%
- Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
- Institutional Income per Student: 2%
- Papers per Research Income: 2%
- Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
- Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%
- Universities:
- 2046
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:
Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%
- Universities:
- 2917
- Published:
- 25 May, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:
Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%
Scimago Institutions
- Universities:
- 21682
- Published:
- 06 March, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:
Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Universities:
- 13016
- Published:
- 15 August, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:
Quality of Education 10%
- Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%
Quality of Faculty 40%
- Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
- Highly Cited Researchers 20%
Research Output 40%
- Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
- Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%
Per Capita Performance 10%
- Universities:
- 65806
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Universities:
- 14232
- Published:
- 27 September, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:
30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
- Reputation survey: 15%
- Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
- Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
- Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
- Institutional income: 2.25%
30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
- Reputation survey: 18%
- Research income: 6%
- Research productivity: 6%
30% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
- Proportion of international students: 2.5%
- Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
- International collaboration: 2.5%
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"
- Universities:
- 735
- Published:
- 23 November, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:
Employability (survey) 100%
- Universities:
- 831
- Published:
- 27 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:
Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%
- Universities:
- 2325
- Published:
- 22 June, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Asia University Ranking:
Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% Teaching 25% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 7.5%
- Universities:
- 1837
- Published:
- 19 October, 2021
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%
- Universities:
- 750
- Published:
- 25 January, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World’s Most International Universities:
Proportion of international students 25% Proportion of international staff 25% Proportion of journal publications with one or more international co-authors 25% University’s international reputation 25%
- Universities:
- 2033
- Published:
- 03 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:
Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%
- Universities:
- 4115
- Published:
- 01 June, 2023
- Universities:
- 348
- Published:
- 10 May, 2022
- Universities:
- 3144
- Published:
- 11 May, 2022
Urap
- Universities:
- 12002
- Published:
- 19 December, 2023
Us News
- Universities:
- 5248
- Published:
- 24 October, 2022
Webometrics
- Universities:
- 60012
- Published:
- 31 July, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:
Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%