This year’s NIRF rankings highlight both continuity and change among India’s top universities, showcasing their competitive standing and impact on higher education.
1. IISc Bangalore: IISc Bangalore has once again secured the top position in the NIRF 2024 rankings for universities. This marks the third consecutive year that IISc has maintained its dominance in this category.
2. JNU: JNU continues to hold the second spot, just as it did last year, affirming its status as a leading institution in India.
3. Jamia Millia Islamia: JMI has retained its third position from last year, continuing its steady performance in the NIRF rankings.
4. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Manipal has climbed to the fourth spot, replacing Jadavpur University, which held this position last year. This improvement marks a significant achievement for MAHE.
5. Banaras Hindu University: BHU has maintained its presence in the top five, securing the fifth spot in this year's rankings.
6. University of Delhi: Delhi University has seen a notable improvement in its ranking, moving up from 11th last year to the 6th position this year.
7. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has retained its seventh spot from last year, continuing to be a strong contender among India's top universities.
8. Aligarh Muslim University: AMU has improved its ranking, moving up from ninth place last year to the eighth position this year.
9. Jadavpur University: Jadavpur University has experienced a decline, falling from the fourth spot last year to ninth place this year.
10. Vellore Institute of Technology: VIT has slipped from the eighth position last year to tenth place in the 2024 rankings.