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NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India

NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top Universities in India

Edited By Bachan Thakur | Updated on Jun 11, 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.

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


While you are reading about NIRF Ranking 2020 – top universities of India, you would also like to know the state-wise ranking of different universities. Check below

NIRF Ranking 2020 - Top University of Delhi Colleges

NIRF Ranking 2020: Top Colleges in India

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is NIRF?

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

2. How frequently is NIRF conducted?

The ranking is conducted only once a year or annually.  

3. How authenticate is NIRF Ranking?

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.

4. Are all institutes in India required to participate in the ranking system?

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

5. What is the basis of this NIRF Ranking?

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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