The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released its highly anticipated 2024 rankings, once again highlighting the leading universities across India. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has secured its position as the top university in the country, continuing its streak of excellence in higher education and research.
Following IISc, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi, have been ranked second and third, respectively, showcasing the capital’s dominance in academic excellence.
The list of the top 10 universities in India according to the NIRF 2024 rankings is as follows:
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
- University of Delhi (DU), New Delhi
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
The NIRF rankings are highly regarded and take into account various factors such as teaching, learning, and resources; research and professional practices; graduation outcomes; outreach and inclusivity; and perception.
