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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi has claimed the top position in the Central University category per the prestigious Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) University Ranking 2023. JNU’s remarkable academic excellence and research contributions have propelled it to the forefront of the list.
Following closely behind, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi and Aligarh Muslim University in Aligarh secured second and third place, respectively.
Notably, the northeastern region of India has also demonstrated its educational prowess, with six universities making it to the top 20 Central Universities (Overall) list. Also, Mizoram University in Aizawl achieved an impressive 13th rank, closely followed by Tezpur University in Sonitpur, Assam, at 14th place.
| Rank | University | State |
| 1 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (New Delhi) | New Delhi |
| 2 | Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 3 | Aligarh Muslim University (Aligarh) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 4 | Jamia Millia Islamia (Jamia Nagar) | New Delhi |
| 5 | University of Hyderabad (Hyderabad) | Telangana |
| 6 | University of Delhi (New Delhi) | New Delhi |
| 7 | Central University of Punjab (Bathinda) | Punjab |
| 8 | Visva Bharati University (Shantiniketan) | West Bengal |
| 9 | English and Foreign Languages University (Hyderabad) | Telangana |
| 10 | Central University of Rajasthan(NH-8, Ajmer) | Rajasthan |
| 11 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University(Rae Bareilly) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 12 | Central University of Tamil Nadu (Neelakudi) | Tamil Nadu |
| 13 | Mizoram University (Aizawl) | Mizoram |
| 14 | Tezpur University (Sonitpur) | Assam |
| 15 | North Eastern Hill University (Shilong) | Meghalaya |
| 16 | Rajiv Gandhi University (Itanagar) | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 17 | Pondicherry University (Puducherry) | Puducherry |
| 18 | Sikkim University (Gangtok) | Sikkim |
| 19 | Assam University (Silchar) | Assam |
| 20 | Central University of Kerala (Kasargod) | Kerala |
North-Eastern Hill University in Shillong secured the 15th position, while Rajiv Gandhi University in Itanagar obtained the 16th rank. Gangtok’s Sikkim University proudly secured the 18th position, while Assam University in Silchar claimed the 19th spot.
Top Private Universities in India
In the realm of private universities, (DA-IICT) in Gandhinagar, Gujarat emerged as the leading institution in India. So, the Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) institution secured the top position in the ranking.
| Rank | University | State |
| 1 | DA-IICT University, Gandhinagar | Gujarat |
| 2 | Ashoka University, Sonipat | Haryana |
| 3 | Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| 4 | Shiv Nadar University, Dadri | Uttar Pradesh |
| 5 | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad | Karnataka |
| 6 | Azim Premji University, Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 7 | AMITY University, Noida | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | REVA University, Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| 9 | Chitkara University, Patiala | Punjab |
| 10 | Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru | Karnataka |
Following closely behind, Ashoka University in Sonipat, Haryana, achieved the second position, with Nirma University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, securing third place.
Moreover, the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru claimed the top spot in the Deemed Universities (Government & Private) category, reinforcing its reputation as a premier research institution.
Also, Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi and Homi Bhabha National Institute in Mumbai secured second and third positions, respectively, in this category. For more exciting news updates, make sure you contact Leverage Edu.
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