The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) has announced the 2024 rankings of top universities in India.
These rankings are determined by 7 key performance indicators that emphasise India's socio-economic and industrial diversity, including placement performance and teaching quality and more.
Let's take a look at the top 10 central universities in India according to the IIRF rankings, starting from the lowest to the highest:
At number 10, the Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) in Ajmer, Rajasthan, stands out for its dedication to academic excellence.
Ranked 9th, the Central University of Punjab (CUP) focuses on pioneering research and innovative teaching methods.
Coming in at 8th place is Pondicherry University, located in Kalapet near Puducherry, renowned for its interdisciplinary research studies.
Ranked 7th is Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University in Pusa, Bihar, specialized in agricultural research and farming practices in India.
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) secures the 6th position, situated in Hyderabad, with impressive Placement Performance and Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR) scores.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) claims the 5th spot, located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, with a strong Placement Performance score.
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), at 4th place, is based in Jamia Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi, recognised for its high Placement Performance and overall university score.
At number 3 is Banaras Hindu University (BHU), situated in Varanasi, offering a wide range of courses from arts to engineering and medical sciences.
University of Delhi (DU), ranked 2nd, located in South Moti Bagh, New Delhi, provides an extensive array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
And securing the top spot is Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, which is often in news for wrong reasons, renowned for its focus on research and liberal arts, achieving an impressive overall index score.
These rankings underscore the diverse strengths and contributions of India's top central universities according to the IIRF 2024 rankings.