Universities in Varanasi, India
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Varanasi
  • 06 Mar, 2024: Publication of Scimago Institutions Rankings. Banaras Hindu University ranked #1224.
  • 19 Dec, 2023: URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance updated with Banaras Hindu University ranked highest among 2 listed universities in Varanasi.
  • 05 Dec, 2023: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK published most recent results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Includes 2 universities from Varanasi.
  • 08 Nov, 2023: New edition of QS University Rankings: Asia. 2 universities in Varanasi ranked.

Rankings of universities in Varanasi, India 2024

  • #8 
  • #601 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #36 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #21 
  • #1224 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2024]
Show 15 more rankings of Banaras Hindu University and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

  • #13 
  • #571 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #31 
  • #1291 
US News: Best Global Universities
[Published 24 October, 2022]
  • #33 
  • #271 
QS University Rankings: Asia
[Published 08 November, 2023]
Show 6 more rankings of Indian Institute of Technology, BHU and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#3
India

Central University of Tibetan Studies



#4
India

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya

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Highest subject rankings of universities in Varanasi

Engineering nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#15 
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU
Law nirf: India Rankings by Subject
#22 
Banaras Hindu University
Chemistry NTU Rankings by Subject
#451 
Banaras Hindu University
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
Banaras Hindu University
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#592 
Banaras Hindu University
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Banaras Hindu University
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi Key Facts for International Students

2 out of 4 Universities in Varanasi Ranked in at least one ranking

18 Different Rankings list Universities in Varanasi (12 institution and 6 subject rankings)

Population: 1165000

Time: GMT +5

District/province: Uttar Pradesh, Vārānasi

Living costs for students in Varanasi:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 31* (69% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 40* (60% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 28* (72% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 199.82 INR
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type D
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type M
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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FAQ

Banaras Hindu University ranks #1 in Varanasi in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Varanasi Banaras Hindu University is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 8 rankings where Banaras Hindu University is listed.

Indian Institute of Technology, BHU is ranked best in Varanasi for Engineering (Engineering). See all rankings for the Indian Institute of Technology, BHU.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Law (Law). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Natural Sciences (Chemistry). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Banaras Hindu University is ranked best in Varanasi for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the Banaras Hindu University.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

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%

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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%

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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%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

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%

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Careers360

Criteria used in ranking -Careers360 Top Universities India:

Academic output Impact Intellectual Property (IP) Productivity Learning

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

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%

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National Institutional Ranking Framework

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%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

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%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

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)"

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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%

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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%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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