Top Universities in India

One of the largest democracies in the world and renowned for its cultural diversity, India is home to well-known academic institutions that are notable for offering quality education programs across varied fields of study. The current education system in India has come a long way since the ancient learning system which was rooted in the Vedas. The modernized educational apparatus of the country now follows a grading system that gradually replaced the percentage system. Through this blog, we aim to bring you a comprehensive list of top universities in India as well as a streamwise list of institutions that you can explore to find the best university for your chosen program.

Best Universities in India

Here is a list of top universities in India as ranked by the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2023:

Name of the University	Location	NIRF 2023 Ranking
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore	Bangalore, Karnataka	1
Institute of Chemical Technology	Mumbai, Maharashtra	2
Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	3
University of Hyderabad- Hyderabad	Hyderabad, Telangana	4
Tezpur University	Tezpur, Assam	5
University of Delhi	Delhi	6
Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh	7
Indian Institute Of Space Science And Technology	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala	8
Birla Institute Of Technology & Science -Pilani	Pilani, Rajasthan	9
Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh	10
Visva Bharti	Kolkata, West Bengal	11
Punjab University	Chandigarh	12
Pondicherry University	Puducherry, Pondicherry	13
Bharathiar University	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	14
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Coimbatore	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu	14A
North Eastern Hill University	Shillong, Meghalaya	15
Shiksha ‘O’ Anusandhan	Bhubaneswar, Odisha	16A
King George Medical University	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh	16
Homi Bhabha National Institute	Mumbai, Maharashtra	17
Jamia Hamdard University	New Delhi	18
Goa University	Goa	20

As the aforementioned ones are for the overall rankings of top universities in India, glance through the next sections which enlist the major academic institutions in the country for different streams of study.

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Top 2022 University in India Ranked by India Today

College		Course
IIT Delhi		Engineering
TISS		Social Work
NIFT		Fashion
SSCBS, Delhi		BBA
Department of Computer Science Christ		BCA
Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee		Architecture
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences		Dental
AIIMS, New Delhi		Medical
IIMC		Mass Communication
National Law School of India University		Law
Hindu College		Arts and Science
Institute Of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition Pusa		Hotel Management

Top 10 Public Universities in India

Here are the top public universities that can apply to in India:

University	Ranking 2022
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	1
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai	2
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi	3
University of Delhi	4
Anna University, Chennai	5
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Delhi	6
National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru	7
Delhi Technological University	7
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru	8
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru	9
Jadavpur University, Kolkata	9
University of Mumbai	10
Panjab University, Chandigarh	10

Top 10 Private Universities in India

Here are the top private universities that you can apply to in India:

University	Ranking 2023
Amity University, Noida	1
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	2
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	3
NMIMS (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies) Deemed-to-be University, Mumbai	3
Shiv Nadar University, Gautam Buddha Nagar	4
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (Deemed University), Hyderabad	5
Krea University, Sri City (AP)	6
Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune	7
TChrist Deemed University, Bengaluru	8
The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur	9
Chitkara University, Chandigarh	10

Top 10 Distance Education Universities in India

Here are the top universities in India that provide distance education:

University	NIRF Ranking 2022
NMIMS Distance Education	1
Chandigarh University Distance Education	2
IGNOU Distance Learning	3
Amity University Distance Education	4
Symbiosis University	5
Annamalai University	6
Sikkim Manipal University	7
School of Distance Learning, Delhi University	8
Institute of Management & Technology (IMT)	9
Suresh Gyan Vihar University	10

Top Universities in India for Engineering Courses

Engineering is one of the most sought-after career options amongst the Indian youth as it is a vast domain filled with a multitude of specializations. The notable mention amongst the top universities in India for Engineering goes to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) which offer a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s level programs in different sub-fields such as Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, etc. Here is a list of the top 10 Engineering colleges in India that you must consider for pursuing your chosen course in Engineering and Technology:

Institutions	NIRF 2023 Rankings
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	1
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	2
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay	3
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	4
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	5
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	6
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati	7
Indian Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	8
National Institute of Technology, Hyderabad	9
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal	10

Also Read: List of IIITs In India

Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in India

Now that you are familiar with global colleges offering various courses in Aeronautical Engineering, now let us take a look at some of the popular institutions in India. Here are the top Aeronautical Engineering colleges in India: 

Aeronautical Engineering Colleges in India	Location
Indian Institute of Technology [IIT]	Kanpur
Indian Institute of Aeronautical Engineering	Dehradun
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	Thiruvananthapuram
Punjab Engineering College	Chandigarh
Manipal Institute of Technology	Manipal
Madras Institute of Technology	Chennai
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	Chennai
School of Aeronautics	Delhi
Kerala University	Thiruvananthapuram

Best College for MBBS in India

Medical Science is another prominent discipline that is frequently opted for by Indian students aspiring to take the noble path of a medical practitioner. However, getting admission into the top medical colleges in India is quite a cumbersome process because of the cut-throat competition for the Medical Science courses such as MBBS, BDS, etc. Here are the top universities in India for programs in Medicine and Surgery:

Institutions	NIRF 2022 Rankings
All India Institute of Medical Sciences	1
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research	2
Christian Medical College	3
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences	4
Banaras Hindu University	5
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education & Research	6
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	7
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	8
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram	9
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	10

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Top Private Medical Colleges in India 

India has some of the best private medical schools. Getting into public/ government schools for Medical is very tough due to the cut-throat competition. However, the competition is not less in the private schools either. Let’s check out the top private medical colleges in India:

Ranking	Institute
#3	Christian Medical College
#8	Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
#10	Kasturba Medical College
#13	Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
#14	St Johns Medical College, Bangalore
#15	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
#17	DPU Pune – Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth
#18	Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar
#20	SRM University, Chennai
#24	Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha

Also Read: MBBS in India

Top 10 Institutes in India for Dentistry

Here are the top 10 institutes in India for the course of Dentistry:

University	NIRF Ranking 2022
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	1
Manipal College of Dental Sciences	2
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	3
Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences	4
King George`s Medical University	5
A.B.Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences	6
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore	7
SRM Dental College	8
Govt. Dental College, Nagpur	9
Siksha `O` Anusandhan	10

Best Law Colleges in India

When it comes to the best law colleges in India, the most eminent names include the National Law School of India University and the National Law University. To establish your career in Law, the two major degrees imparted by Indian academic institutions are LLB and LLM. Check out the top universities in India which are renowned for their Law programs.

Institutions	NIRF 2022 Rankings
National Law School of India University	1
National Law University, Delhi	2
Symbiosis Law School	3
Nalsar University of Law	4
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences	5
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	6
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	7
Gujarat National Law University	8
Siksha `O` Anusandhan	9
National Law University, Jodhpur	10

NOTE: The National Law University at the 2nd rank and the 6th position corresponds to two separate institutions under the same name.

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Best Colleges for Architecture in India

If you are interested in learning the intricacies of how physical structures are designed, then Architecture is the field you need to consider. When it comes to studying Architecture in India, the major degree programs offered in this field are BArch and MArch. Here are the best architecture colleges in India which are acclaimed for their specialized programmes, state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty as well as immense industrial exposure they offer to budding architects:

Institutions	NIRF 2022 Rankings
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee	1
National Institute of Technology, Calicut	2
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	3
School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi	4
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli	5
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur	6
School of Planning & Architecture, Vijayawada	7
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur	8
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi	9
School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal	10

Best Commerce Colleges In India

The best Commerce institutions in the country are compiled in the list below.  The best four subjects on which cut-offs are based include – One language, 2 elective courses, and one subject. For every college, the cut-off standards differ, and every year cut-offs are changed.

Rank	College Name and Location	Cut-Off for B.Com
1	Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi	97.37% (B.com Hons)
2	Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi	98% (B.Com Hons)
3	Loyola College, Chennai	90-95%
4	Christ University, Bangalore	ISC Board – Boys – 85%, Girls – 88%Other State Boards– Boys- 94.50%; Girls- 96.16%
5	St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai	80%
6	Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai	83%
7	Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune	75%
8	St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bangalore	90%
9	Hans Raj College, New Delhi	88 – 91%
10	Madras Christian College, Chennai	60%

Best Arts Colleges in India

Here are the best art colleges in India that you must know about: 

1. Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi
2. Loyola College, Chennai
3. Christ University, Bengaluru
4. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
5. Miranda House, Delhi
6. Hansraj College, Delhi
7. Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi
8. Hindu College, Delhi
9. Ramjas College, Delhi
10. Madras Christian College, Chennai
11. St.Xavier’s College, Kolkata
12. Fergusson College, Pune
13. Presidency College, Kolkata
14. Stella Maris College, Chennai
15. Symbiosis Society’s College, Pune

Best Psychology Colleges in India

Mentioned below is a list of the best psychology colleges in India:

• Lady Shri Ram College
• St. Xavier’s College
• Christ University
• Fergusson College
• K. J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce
• Jai Hind College
• Kamla Nehru College for Women
• Kishinchand Chellaram College
• Indraprastha College for Women
• Mithibai College

Best Economics Colleges in India

Listed below are the top colleges for those who wish to pursue MA in Economics in India-

• Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi
• Fergusson College, Pune
• Miranda House, Delhi
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• Loyola College, Chennai 

Top Universities in India for Management Courses

Management is an extensive stream of study that encompasses varied interdisciplinary specializations and lucrative career opportunities. BBA, BMS, MBA, PGDM, and MIM are renowned degrees offered with striking specializations in that one can gain expertise. Following are the top universities of India for Management programs:

Institutions	NIRF 2022 Rankings
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad	1
Indian Institute of Management, Banglore	2
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta	3
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	4
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode	5
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow	6
Indian Institute of Management, Indore	7
Xavier Labour Relations Institute (XLRI)	8
NITIE Mumbai	9
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	10

Top Universities in India – Placement Wise

Universities	Placement ratings	Top recruiters
IIT Delhi	4.6	American Express Citi Bank Google Dunzo AMD Amazon
IIT Madras	4.5	Dell Citi Bank Axis Bank Elgi Equipments Flipkart
IIT Bombay	4.4	Sysmex Strand Honeywell ITC Limited Citi Bank
IIT Kharagpur	4.4	Uber Barclays ICICI Bank Myntra Zomato
IIT Kanpur	4.4	HSBC Havells Reliance Jio Rocket Fuel Infosys

Top 100 Universities in India

Here are the top 100 universities in India according to NIRF Ranking:

University/ Institutes	Ranking
Indian Institute of Science	1
Jawaharlal Nehru University	2
Banaras Hindu University	3
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	4
Jadavpur University	5
University of Hyderabad	6
Calcutta University	7
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	8
Savitribai Phule Pune University	9
Jamia Millia Islamia	10
University of Delhi	11
Anna University	12
Bharathiar University	13
Homi Bhabha National Institute	14
Birla Institute of Technology & Science	15
Vellore Institute of Technology	16
Aligarh Muslim University	17
Institute of Chemical Technology	18
Andhra University	19
Siksha `O` Anusandhan	20
Jamia Hamdard	21
University of Madras	22
Kerala University	23
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology	24
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy	25
Panjab University	26
Mysore University	27
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education And Research	28
Osmania University	29
Mahatma Gandhi University	30
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	31
King George`s Medical University	32
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	33
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	34
S. R. M. Institute of Science and Technology	35
Alagappa University	36
Amity University Noida	37
Sri Venkateswara University	38
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	39
Tezpur University	39
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation University	41
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	42
Symbiosis International	43
Gujarat University	44
Delhi Technological University	45
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	46
Gauhati University	47
University of Kashmir	48
North-Eastern Hill University	49
Visva Bharati	50
Guru Nanak Dev University	51
University of Jammu	52
Bharathidasan University	53
Calicut University	54
Banasthali Vidyapith	55
Shiv Nadar University	56
SVKM`s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies	57
Pondicherry University	58
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research	59
Madurai Kamaraj University	60
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences	61
Cochin University of Science and Technology	62
Bharati Vidyapeeth	63
Punjabi University	64
Mumbai University	65
Birla Institute of Technology	66
Mizoram University	67
Bangalore University	68
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University	69
KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research	70
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management	71
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education	72
Kuvempu University	73
NITTE	74
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning	75
Maharshi Dayanand University	76
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	77
Lovely Professional University	78
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad	78
Visvesvaraya Technological University	80
Goa University	81
Dayalbagh Educational Institute	82
Periyar University	83
Dibrugarh University	84
Jain University	85
Yenepoya University	86
Central University of Punjab	87
Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Campus	88
Kalyani University	89
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences	90
The Gandhigram Rural Institute	91
The University of Burdwan	92
Maharishi Markandeshwar	93
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology	94
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	95
Utkal University	96
Graphic Era University	97
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education	98
Kurukshetra University	99
Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research	100

Admission Process

Except for the open universities, all institutions have a once-a-year admissions procedure. Candidates are usually chosen via an admission exam or the results of their last qualifying examination. These entrance exams might be at the university level or the national level, with admittance to several institutions across the country. Many institutions around the nation offer a variety of programs ranging from diploma to PhD levels in a variety of fields. Candidates seeking admission to any program must meet the program’s eligibility standards.

Popular Entrance Exams

• CPG
• NEST
• Calcutta University Entrance Exam
• IIT JAM
• ICAR AIEEA
• TISSNET

Eligibility Criteria

UG – To apply for undergraduate programs, candidates must have completed the Class 12th test from any recognized school board. Depending on the programs and schools, the minimum percentage necessary for admission may vary.

PG -Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs must have completed a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited university. They must also have received at least 45 percent in their particular subject. (kaieteurnewsonline.com)

PhD. – Candidates who have finished a master’s degree program with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized Indian or international university.

Study in India

India is one of Asia’s most economical travel destinations. Local university tuition prices are frequently under 1,000 EUR (INR 83K) per year and seldom exceed 5,000 EUR (INR 4.19L) per year. It is also incredibly inexpensive to live here. Over 800 colleges provide a variety of English-taught degrees to students. Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Medicine are all popular study options. You may learn about India’s gorgeous and old culture and see some of the world’s most stunning temples and structures while studying here. Yoga is an old, strong discipline that aims to help individuals attain physical and mental strength and balance.

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