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NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India

NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India

Edited By Bachan Thakur | 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 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


Also read:

NIRF Ranking Colleges in India

NIRF Top Colleges in Delhi

NIRF Top Delhi University Colleges

NIRF Top Universities in India

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).

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