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    NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India

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    Bachan ThakurUpdated on 11 Jun 2020, 06:42 PM IST
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    NIRF Ranking 2020 - Ministry of Human Resource Development's National Institutional Ranking Framework or NIRF 2020 has been released on June 11. According to the NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have grabbed the first, second and third positions among the Indian universities respectively. NIRF University Ranking in India 2020 gives you an idea about where do different universities stand based on different parameters. Based on the knowledge of the NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India, many decisions can be made including admission, etc. As the NIRF Ranking University is released every year, it also tells what has changed for which university in the current year as compared to the previous year. Thus, Careers360 has compiled the list of top 100 universities of India in 2020 based on NIRF 2020.

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    1. NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India
    2. NIRF 2020 Methodology for Ranking Universities
    3. NIRF 2020 Methodology and Parameters
    NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India
    Top Universities in India

    NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India

    Rank

    Name

    Score

    State

    1

    Indian Institute of Science

    84.18

    Karnataka

    2

    Jawaharlal Nehru University

    70.16

    Delhi

    3

    Banaras Hindu University

    63.15

    Uttar Pradesh

    4

    Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

    62.27

    Tamil Nadu

    5

    Jadavpur University

    61.99

    West Bengal

    6

    University of Hyderabad

    61.7

    Telangana

    7

    Calcutta University

    61.53

    West Bengal

    8

    Manipal Academy of Higher Education

    61.51

    Karnataka

    9

    Savitribai Phule Pune University

    61.13

    Maharashtra

    10

    Jamia Millia Islamia

    61.07

    Delhi

    11

    University of Delhi

    60.1

    Delhi

    12

    Anna University

    58.71

    Tamil Nadu

    13

    Bharathiar University

    58.3

    Tamil Nadu

    14

    Homi Bhabha National Institute

    56.04

    Maharashtra

    15

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science

    55.79

    Rajasthan

    16

    Vellore Institute of Technology

    55.22

    Tamil Nadu

    17

    Aligarh Muslim University

    54.3

    Uttar Pradesh

    18

    Institute of Chemical Technology

    54.1

    Maharashtra

    19

    Andhra University

    53.82

    Andhra Pradesh

    20

    Siksha `O` Anusandhan

    53.1

    Odisha

    21

    Jamia Hamdard

    52.6

    Delhi

    22

    University of Madras

    52.55

    Tamil Nadu

    23

    Kerala University

    52.35

    Kerala

    24

    Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

    52.33

    Odisha

    25

    Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy

    52.22

    Tamil Nadu

    26

    Panjab University

    51.85

    Chandigarh

    27

    Mysore University

    51.84

    Karnataka

    28

    Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research

    51.32

    Tamil Nadu

    29

    Osmania University

    51.15

    Telangana

    30

    Mahatma Gandhi University

    50.93

    Kerala

    31

    Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology

    50.65

    Punjab

    32

    King George`s Medical University

    50.45

    Uttar Pradesh

    33

    JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research

    50.2

    Karnataka

    34

    Tata Institute of Social Sciences

    50.1

    Maharashtra

    35

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology

    50.07

    Tamil Nadu

    36

    Alagappa University

    49.22

    Tamil Nadu

    37

    Amity University Noida

    49.02

    Uttar Pradesh

    38

    Sri Venkateswara University

    48.84

    Andhra Pradesh

    39

    Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

    48.77

    Tamil Nadu

    40

    Tezpur University

    48.77

    Assam

    41

    Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University

    48.73

    Andhra Pradesh

    42

    Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

    48.56

    Tamil Nadu

    43

    Symbiosis International

    48.35

    Maharashtra

    44

    Gujarat University

    48.21

    Gujarat

    45

    Delhi Technological University

    48.06

    Delhi

    46

    Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

    47.92

    Maharashtra

    47

    Gauhati University

    47.1

    Assam

    48

    University of Kashmir

    46.99

    Jammu and Kashmir

    49

    North Eastern Hill University

    46.88

    Meghalaya

    50

    Visva Bharati

    46.84

    West Bengal

    51

    Guru Nanak Dev University

    46.58

    Punjab

    52

    University of Jammu

    46.55

    Jammu and Kashmir

    53

    Bharathidasan University

    46.41

    Tamil Nadu

    54

    Calicut University

    46.37

    Kerala

    55

    Banasthali Vidyapith

    46.32

    Rajasthan

    56

    Shiv Nadar University

    46.11

    Uttar Pradesh

    57

    SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies

    46.01

    Maharashtra

    58

    Pondicherry University

    45.82

    Pondicherry

    59

    Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research

    45.67

    Tamil Nadu

    60

    Madurai Kamaraj University

    45.58

    Tamil Nadu

    61

    Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences

    45.24

    Maharashtra

    62

    Cochin University of Science and Technology

    45.02

    Kerala

    63

    Bharati Vidyapeeth

    44.84

    Maharashtra

    64

    Punjabi University

    44.07

    Punjab

    65

    Mumbai University

    44

    Maharashtra

    66

    Birla Institute of Technology

    43.5

    Jharkhand

    67

    Mizoram University

    43.49

    Mizoram

    68

    Bangalore University

    43.33

    Karnataka

    69

    Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University

    43.12

    Maharashtra

    70

    KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research

    43.1

    Karnataka

    71

    Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

    42.79

    Andhra Pradesh

    72

    Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education

    42.57

    Tamil Nadu

    73

    Kuvempu University

    42.45

    Karnataka

    74

    NITTE

    42.19

    Karnataka

    75

    Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

    42.08

    Andhra Pradesh

    76

    Maharshi Dayanand University

    41.95

    Haryana

    77

    Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

    41.74

    Maharashtra

    78

    Lovely Professional University

    41.69

    Punjab

    79

    International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad

    41.69

    Telangana

    80

    Visvesvaraya Technological University

    41.63

    Karnataka

    81

    Goa University

    41.37

    Goa

    82

    Dayalbagh Educational Institute

    41.21

    Uttar Pradesh

    83

    Periyar University

    41.09

    Tamil Nadu

    84

    Dibrugarh University

    41.05

    Assam

    85

    Jain University

    41.03

    Karnataka

    86

    Yenepoya University

    40.99

    Karnataka

    87

    Central University of Punjab

    40.93

    Punjab

    88

    Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Campus

    40.92

    Pondicherry

    89

    Kalyani University

    40.91

    West Bengal

    90

    Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences

    40.87

    Maharashtra

    91

    The Gandhigram Rural Institute

    40.65

    Tamil Nadu

    92

    The University of Burdwan

    40.55

    West Bengal

    93

    Maharishi Markandeshwar

    40.49

    Haryana

    94

    Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology

    40.43

    Haryana

    95

    Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

    40.24

    Delhi

    96

    Utkal University

    40.05

    Odisha

    97

    Graphic Era University

    40.04

    Uttarakhand

    98

    Chettinad Academy of Research and Education

    39.97

    Tamil Nadu

    99

    Kurukshetra University

    39.79

    Haryana

    100

    Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology & Research

    39.71

    Andhra Pradesh

    NIRF 2020 Methodology for Ranking Universities

    NIRF Ranking Framework is a planned process of ranking the universities across India which further gives insights like quality of education, research, etc. The process of NIRF Ranking 2020 for top universities in India begins with the per-registration of the universities that want to participate in the annual ranking by the MHRD. However, it must be noted that nothing is enforced and participating in the NIRF Ranking Universities in India process is completely voluntary. NIRF Ranking is recognised and accepted well across the country and even outside India.

    NIRF 2020 Methodology and Parameters

    NIRF uses a methodology wherein five major parameters are taken into account which include Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Perception (PR) for a given college or university is given weightage. Under these five parameters, there are further sub-parameters that are taken into consideration for giving rating and ranking to any academic institution. Check the aspects that are taken into consideration from the table below and the respective weightage given to those.

    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)

    Q: What is NIRF?
    A:

    NIRF is National Institutional Ranking Framework, an annual ranking framework by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

    Q: How frequently is NIRF conducted?
    A:

    The ranking is conducted only once a year or annually.  

    Q: How authenticate is NIRF Ranking?
    A:

    As it’s an initiative by MHRD, it’s completely authentic. Moreover, its ranking is widely accepted within the country and outside India as well.

    Q: Are all institutes in India required to participate in the ranking system?
    A:

    No, it’s completely a voluntary decision of any particular college or institute if at all it wants to participate in the NIRF.

    Q: What is the basis of this NIRF Ranking?
    A:

    NIRF uses certain formulas and any institution is given weightage and ranking primarily based on five areas that include Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) and Perception (PR). Further, these parameters have sub-parameters which are also taken into account to rank any institution.    

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