The NIRF Ranking 2024 showcases the Top 100 Educational Institutions in India, highlighting the leading universities, colleges, and specialized institutes across various fields. This comprehensive list, released by the Ministry of Education, reflects the excellence and quality of Indian higher education. The rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation of key parameters such as Teaching, Learning, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach, and Perception. These institutions represent the pinnacle of academic achievement in India, setting benchmarks for education and research on both a national and global scale.
| Rank | Institution | City | State |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | Kharagpur | West Bengal |
| 7 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | Guwahati | Assam |
| 10 | Jawaharlal Nehru University | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 11 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 12 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 13 | Jamia Millia Islamia | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 14 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Manipal | Karnataka |
| 15 | University of Delhi | Delhi | Delhi |
| 16 | Aligarh Muslim University | Aligarh | Uttar Pradesh |
| 17 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 18 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 19 | Vellore Institute of Technology | Vellore | Tamil Nadu |
| 20 | Anna University | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 21 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 22 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 23 | Birla Institute of Technology and Science | Pilani | Rajasthan |
| 24 | Siksha O Anusandhan | Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| 25 | University of Hyderabad | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 26 | Calcutta University | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 27 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 28 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
| 29 | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
| 30 | Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University) | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| 31 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu |
| 32 | Chandigarh University | Mohali | Punjab |
| 33 | Indian Institute of Technology Indore | Indore | Madhya Pradesh |
| 34 | National Institute of Technology Rourkela | Rourkela | Odisha |
| 35 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) | Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
| 36 | JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research | Mysuru | Karnataka |
| 37 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 38 | Kerala University | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 39 | Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research | Puducherry | Pondicherry |
| 40 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University (K L College of Engineering) | Vaddeswaram | Andhra Pradesh |
| 41 | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| 42 | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 43 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) | Patiala | Punjab |
| 44 | Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 45 | Lovely Professional University | Phagwara | Punjab |
| 46 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Surathkal | Karnataka |
| 47 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy | Thanjavur | Tamil Nadu |
| 48 | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar | Rupnagar | Punjab |
| 49 | Amity University | Gautam Budh Nagar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Srivilliputhur | Tamil Nadu |
| 51 | Cochin University of Science and Technology | Cochin | Kerala |
| 52 | Symbiosis International | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 53 | National Institute of Technology Warangal | Warangal | Telangana |
| 54 | National Institute of Technology Calicut | Kozhikode | Kerala |
| 55 | Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu |
| 56 | Institute of Chemical Technology | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 57 | Gauhati University | Guwahati | Assam |
| 58 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 59 | UPES | Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| 60 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 61 | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata | Mohanpur | West Bengal |
| 62 | Jamia Hamdard | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 63 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 64 | University of Madras | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 65 | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali | Mohali | Punjab |
| 66 | Delhi Technological University | New Delhi | Delhi |
| 67 | Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | Kottayam | Kerala |
| 68 | Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| 69 | University of Kashmir | Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 70 | Osmania University | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 71 | Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research | Wardha | Maharashtra |
| 72 | Indian Institute of Technology Mandi | Mandi | Himachal Pradesh |
| 73 | Indian Institute of Technology Patna | Patna | Bihar |
| 74 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh | Rishikesh | Uttarakhand |
| 75 | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 76 | Alagappa University | Karaikudi | Tamil Nadu |
| 77 | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur | Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| 78 | Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal | Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| 79 | Graphic Era University | Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| 80 | Punjab Agricultural University | Ludhiana | Punjab |
| 81 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Kalavakkam | Tamil Nadu |
| 82 | Malaviya National Institute of Technology | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 83 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| 84 | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 85 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 86 | Mysore University | Mysuru | Karnataka |
| 87 | University of Jammu | Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 88 | King George’s Medical University | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 89 | Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences | Solan | Himachal Pradesh |
| 90 | Christ University | Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 91 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 92 | National Institute of Technology Silchar | Silchar | Assam |
| 93 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | Durgapur | West Bengal |
| 94 | Gujarat University | Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 95 | Shiv Nadar University | Gautam Buddha Nagar | Uttar Pradesh |
| 96 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 97 | Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur | Andhra Pradesh |
| 98 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 99 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences Patna | Patna | Bihar |
| 100 | Periyar University | Salem | Tamil Nadu |
In conclusion, the NIRF Ranking 2024 provides a valuable guide for students and parents in selecting the best educational institutions in India. With detailed insights into the top 100 universities and colleges, this ranking helps make informed decisions about where to pursue higher education. Whether you’re interested in engineering, management, medical, or any other field, the NIRF rankings highlight the institutions that excel in academic excellence, research, and overall student development. Choose your university or college wisely with the guidance of the NIRF Ranking 2024, ensuring a strong foundation for your future.