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    NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India
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    NIRF University Rankings 2020 - Top Private Universities in India

    Team Careers360Updated on 14 Jun 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
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    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)

    Q: What’s the status of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in terms of ranking this year as compared to the previous year?
    A:

    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.  

    Q: If a university has been ranked better in 2020 than 2019, then what does it mean?
    A:

    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.  

    Q: Can you name the major parameters on which NIRF Ranking is given?
    A:

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

    Q: Which are the top three private universities in India?
    A:

    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.  

    Q: How authenticated is the NIRF Ranking?
    A:

    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.  

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