Top 100 Higher Educational Institutes in India (2022)

We present to you the list of top higher educational institutes in India as per National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This is an overall ranking meaning it has compared all the colleges, universities, research institutes providing education in all the areas ranging from engineering, law, pharmacy to all the courses.

About NIRF

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a highly respected methodology employed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to rank institutions of higher education in the country. It’s an initiative that has significantly influenced the education system, helping students make informed decisions about their future.

In this blog post, we take a look at the top 100 higher educational institutes as per the latest (2022) available NIRF ranking and then delve into the essence of the NIRF rankings.

Rank (NIRF)	Institute Name	City	Score
1	Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai	87.59
2	Indian Institute of Science	Bengaluru	83.57
3	Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	Mumbai	82.35
4	Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	New Delhi	82.22
5	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur	77.83
6	Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	Kharagpur	75.94
7	Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	Roorkee	71.48
8	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati	69.75
9	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi	New Delhi	69.57
10	Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	67.25
11	Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	64.81
12	Jadavpur University	Kolkata	63.85
13	Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	New Delhi	63.62
14	Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad	62.86
15	Calcutta University	Kolkata	61.57
16	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	61.54
17	Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal	Manipal	61.23
18	Vellore Institute of Technology	Vellore	60.14
19	Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	59.86
20	University of Hyderabad	Hyderabad	59.67
21	National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	Tiruchirappalli	58.95
22	Anna University	Chennai	58.08
23	University of Delhi	Delhi	57.63
24	Bharathiar University	Coimbatore	57.26
25	Savitribai Phule Pune University	Pune	56.99
26	Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Pune	Pune	56.91
27	National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	Surathkal	56.74
28	Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai	56.16
29	Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) Varanasi	Varanasi	55.85
30	Siksha `O` Anusandhan	Bhubaneswar	55.42
31	Indian Institute of Technology Indore	Indore	55.13
32	Birla Institute of Technology & Science – Pilani	Pilani	55.10
33	Homi Bhabha National Institute	Mumbai	54.85
34	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	Bhubaneswar	54.35
35	Indian Institute of Technology Ropar	Rupnagar	54.29
36	S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	53.99
37	Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar	Gandhinagar	53.92
38	Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines)	Dhanbad	53.87
39	National Institute of Technology Rourkela	Rourkela	53.77
40	Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Kolkata	Mohanpur	52.35
41	Panjab University	Chandigarh	51.23
42	Amity University	Gautam Budh Nagar	51.07
43	Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi	Mandi	51.05
44	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Chennai	50.81
45	National Institute of Technology Warangal	Warangal	50.61
46	Osmania University	Hyderabad	50.60
47	Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali	Mohali	50.55
48	Chandigarh University	Mohali	50.39
49	Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	Thanjavur	50.33
50	Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	Srivilliputtur	49.97
51	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	Kottayam	49.89
52	Kerala University	Thiruvananthapuram	49.87
53	Alagappa University	Karaikudi	49.73
54	Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research	Puducherry	49.71
55	Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering)	Vaddeswaram	49.71
56	Mysore University	Mysuru	49.71
57	Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	Patiala	49.65
58	Lovely Professional University	Phagwara	49.54
59	Indian Institute of Technology, Patna	Patna	49.47
60	JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	Mysuru	49.31
61	Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Bhopal	Bhopal	49.29
62	Symbiosis International	Pune	49.22
63	Delhi Technological University	New Delhi	49.03
64	Gauhati University	Guwahati	48.98
65	Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar	Bhubaneswar	48.46
66	Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur	Howrah	48.45
67	Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	Chennai	48.09
68	Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur	Nagpur	48.05
69	Cochin University of Science and Technology	Cochin	48.02
70	University of Madras	Chennai	48.01
71	Andhra University, Visakhapatnam	Visakhapatnam	47.97
72	National Institute of Technology Durgapur	Durgapur	47.90
73	Gujarat University	Ahmedabad	47.72
74	Jamia Hamdard	New Delhi	47.50
75	King George`s Medical University	Lucknow	47.00
76	Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	Pune	46.76
77	National Institute of Technology, Silchar	Silchar	46.76
78	Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University	Lucknow	46.39
79	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode	Kozhikode	46.36
80	Guru Nanak Dev University	Amritsar	46.31
81	Mumbai University	Mumbai	46.15
82	Bharathidasan University	Tiruchirappalli	46.14
83	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	Chennai	46.08
84	University of Kashmir	Srinagar	45.98
85	Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar	Jalandhar	45.85
86	All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur	Jodhpur	45.81
87	Banasthali Vidyapith	Banasthali	45.80
88	Madurai Kamaraj University	Madurai	45.77
89	SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies	Mumbai	45.68
90	Tezpur University	Tezpur	45.59
91	Malaviya National Institute of Technology	Jaipur	45.27
92	Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences	Wardha	45.21
93	University of Jammu	Jammu	45.11
94	Shiv Nadar University	Dadri	44.94
95	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research	Chennai	44.73
96	Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering	Kancheepuram	44.69
97	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	Dehradun	44.65
98	Bangalore University	Bangalore	44.53
99	Tata Institute of Social Sciences	Mumbai	44.52
100	Visvesvaraya Technological University	Belgaum	44.35

The NIRF Ranking Methodology

The NIRF rankings provide a comprehensive and multidimensional approach to evaluating colleges and universities across India. It uses several key parameters to determine an institution’s rank:

1. Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): This parameter is based on the quality of teaching, the learning environment, and the resources available for students.
2. Research and Professional Practice (RP): This evaluates the research output of the institution, including the number of PhDs awarded, the quality of publications, and the impact of the research.
3. Graduation Outcomes (GO): This measures the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process, looking at metrics like the graduation rate and the placement success.
4. Outreach & Inclusivity (OI): This assesses the diversity of the student body, as well as the institution’s efforts to include students from various socio-economic backgrounds.
5. Perception (PR): This measures the institution’s reputation among academics and employers.

The Impact of NIRF Rankings

The NIRF rankings have a significant influence on the decision-making process of students and parents alike. They provide a benchmark of quality, helping students choose the right institution for their higher education. They also promote a spirit of healthy competition among institutions, driving them to continuously improve their standards of education and research.

In a country as vast and diverse as India, with numerous colleges and universities, the NIRF rankings serve as a beacon, guiding students towards the institutions that will best serve their educational aspirations.

Remember, while these rankings are a great starting point, they are not the sole deciding factor when choosing a college. Students should also consider factors such as the courses offered, faculty, location, campus culture, and their personal career goals.

With the right research and information at hand, every student can find the right path in their educational journey.

Disclaimer: The top 100 higher education listed are based on the latest available data at the time of writing this blog post. For the most current and accurate rankings, please refer to the official NIRF website.

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