NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Jun 14, 2020 11:01 AM IST

Top Private Universities in India - While seeking admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of ones choice, after figuring out between the two – government or private institutions, some get lucky with their marks and ranks to secure a seat at the government universities, however, not all. As the seats are limited and competition is tough for those government universities, a lot many students have to look for the alternate options, second in line to the top government universities. Yes, we are talking about the top private universities, which come as a second option for such students who miss a seat at the public universities. But those universities are umpteen. As one would not want to gain entry into any private college, we at Careers360 brings you the best of the lot – top private universities in India. Based on NIRF Ranking 2020 private university, we have enlisted the top private universities in India for your ready reference. As per their ranks, these universities have been able to secure a good rank for themselves on various parameters that make them the best private universities in India. Check the list out from the table below.

NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India

NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities

Besides the name of the university, the table also offers the rank of the respective private universities in India in 2020 and 2019. While seeking admission or preparing to register for the admission, candidates can check this list out and know the respective rank for the current academic year. The NIRF Ranking 2020 private university gives an idea to the candidates that what has improved or changed for better at a given private university.

Top Private Universities in India (2020 Vs 2019)

College Name	2020 Rank	2019 Rank
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	4	8
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal	8	9
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani	15	23
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore	16	19
Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar	20	24
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi	21	18
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar	24	31
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology Research and Academy, Thanjavur	25	40
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	28	33
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala	31	27
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore	33	34
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai	34	35
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	35	32
Amity University, Noida	37	58
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	39	41
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, Guntur	41	50
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai	42	43
Symbiosis International University, Pune	43	56
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune	46	46
Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali	55	61
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida	56	52
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	57	57
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	59	36
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha	61	NA
Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune	63	62
Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra	66	59
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belgaum	70	69
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam	71	84
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar	72	NA
NITTE University, Mangalore	74	70
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam	75	NA
Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	77	88
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	78	NA
International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad	78	82
Jain University, Bangalore	85
Yenepoya University, Mangalore	86	95
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry	88	72
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad	90	NA
Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Ambala	93	NA
Graphic Era University, Dehradun	97	NA
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam	98	NA
Vignan's Foundation for Science Technology and Research, Guntur	100	NA

NIRF Ranking Methodology 2020

The national ranking framework takes into account five major areas for ranking the private universities in India. Further, under those five areas, sub-sections are taken into consideration for rating and ranking of NIRF for private universities. Check the methodology that NIRF implements to rate the best private universities in India.

NIRF Parameters 2020 for NIRF University Ranking in India 2020

Parameters	Marks
1. Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) Ranking weight: 0.30	100
Student Strength including Doctoral Students(SS): 20 marks Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR): 30 marks Combined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE): 20 marks Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU): 30 marks
2. Research and Professional Practice (RP) Ranking weight: 0.30	100
Combined metric for Publications (PU): 35 marks Combined metric for Quality of Publications (QP): 40 marks IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR): 15 marks Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP): 10 marks
3. Graduation Outcomes (GO) Ranking weight: 0.20	100
Combined metric for Placement and Higher Studies (GPH): 40 marks Metric for University Examinations (GUE): 15 marks Median Salary (GMS): 25 marks Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD): 20 marks
4. Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) Ranking weight: 0.10	100
Percentage of Students from other States/Countries (Region Diversity RD): 30 marks Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD): 30 marks Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS): 20 marks Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS): 20 marks
5. Perception (PR) Ranking weight: 0.10	100
Peer Perception: Employers & Academic Peer (PR): 100 marks

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which are the top three private universities in India?

As per the NIRF Ranking 2020, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani are the top 3 private universities in India respectively.

2. How authenticated is the NIRF Ranking?

The NIRF Ranking is a national level ranking system executed under the guidance of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India (GOI) and is widely accepted inside and outside India.

3. What’s the status of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in terms of ranking this year as compared to the previous year?

The university has jumped 4 levels up and has secured the first rank in all private universities in India. The All India Rank of the university among all kind of universities stand at 4, while last year it was at 8.

4. If a university has been ranked better in 2020 than 2019, then what does it mean?

It means that the overall quality of the university has improved in 2020 over 2019 on several areas. Based on which the university be comes more fitting for you to seek admission.

5. Can you name the major parameters on which NIRF Ranking is given?

The broad five parameters are Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Perception (PR).