On July 15 2022 at 11 AM, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan announced the annual National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022.

The NIRF 2022 India Ranking include eleven categories namely Overall, University, Management, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Law, College, Pharmacy, ARIIA (Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements), and Research Institutions.

Here is the list of top 10 Universities in India as per NIRF:

Rank	University	City	State	Score
1	Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru	Bengaluru	Karnataka	83.29
2	Jawaharlal Nehru University	New Delhi	Delhi	69.80
3	Jamia Millia Islamia	New Delhi	New Delhi	68.11
4	Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal	Manipal	Karnataka	67.18
5	Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	66.05
6	University of Delhi	Delhi	Delhi	65.90
7	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	65.73
8	Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	65.57
9	Jadavpur University	Kolkata	West Bengal	65.39
10	Vellore Institute of Technology	Vellore	Tamil Nadu	64.79

10. Vellore Institute of Technology

Score: 64.77
State: Tamil Nadu
City: Vellore

Incepted under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956 and founded in 1984, the Vellore Institute of Technology is established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards.

The institute provides programmes in diverse fields like Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Fashion Technology, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Design, Business Administration, Agriculture and many more.

9. Jadavpur University

Score: 65.37
State: West Bengal
City: Kolkata

A foremost and internationally acclaimed university in the country, Jadavpur University is dedicated to creating leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world in the future. The mission of the University is to grow further as a diverse and socially responsible learning community and offer top-notch scholarships and equal opportunities for all.

The university provides various interdisciplinary, arts, science, engineering & technology courses. The facilities of the University include a big hostel, library, daycare centre, health centre, and guest house.

8. Aligarh Muslim University

Score: 65.57
State: Aligarh
City: Uttar Pradesh

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan founded Aligarh Muslim University, a collegiate, central, and research university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, in 1875 as the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College. In 1920, the Aligarh Muslim University Act transformed Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College into Aligarh Muslim University.

Aligarh Muslim University comprises 12 faculties that offer courses in a multitude of technical and vocational subjects, as well as interdisciplinary areas, and it grants more than 300 degrees.

7. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Score: 65.73
State: Tamil Nadu
City: Coimbatore

A multidisciplinary and research-intensive University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham stands tall at No. 7 in the top 10 universities of India. It has seven campuses – Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Kochi, and Mysuru.

Spread over 1200+ acres with 100 lacs sq ft of built-up space, the University is building the future of over 24,000 students. It offers different programs in the field of Engineering, Management, and Medical Sciences, including Physical Sciences, Ayurveda, Arts & Humanities, Agriculture Sciences, Life Sciences, and Social & Behavioural Sciences.

6. University of Delhi

Score: 66.05
State: Delhi
City: Delhi

The University of Delhi is one of the nation’s top universities, with a long history and widespread recognition for its top academic standards, wide range of educational offerings, esteemed faculty, notable alumni, various extracurricular activities, and state-of-the-art facilities. The University has maintained the highest international standards and best practices in higher education over the many years of its establishment.

5. Banaras Hindu University

Score: 63.20

State: Uttar Pradesh

City: Varanasi

Founded by the great leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed university in the holy city of Varanasi. Spread over an area of 1300 acres, BHU has well-maintained roads, extensive greenery, a temple, an airstrip and huge buildings.

It specialises in providing Undergraduate Programs, Postgraduate Programs, Research Programs, Special Courses, and UG/PG Diploma Programs.

4. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Score: 67.18
State: Karnataka
City: Manipal

Manipal Academy of Higher Education is providing education to over 28,000 students from 57 different nations. The University has off campus in Bangalore and Mangalore and offshore campuses in Melaka (Malaysia) and Dubai (UAE).

The University offers various Diplomas, Postgraduate Diplomas, PG certificates, Advanced PG Diplomas, Fellowships, and Short Term Courses.

3. Jamia Millia Islamia

Score: 68.11
State: Delhi
City: New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia was originally established at Aligarh in the United Provinces and became a Central University in 1920 by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1988. Jamia Millia Islamia offers Doctoral Programmes in 56 fields, Master’s Programmes in 80 fields, Postgraduate Diploma Programmes in 18 fields, and Undergraduate Programmes in 58 fields.

It also offers Advanced Diploma Programmes in 11 fields, Diploma Programmes in 20 fields, Certificate Programmes in 21 fields, and School Programmes in 20 fields.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Score: 69.80
State: Delhi
City: New Delhi

A highly acclaimed centre for teaching and research, Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked number 1 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a Grade Point of 3.91. It was the first university to offer courses in foreign languages in an integrated five-year MA programme.

The University has also collaborated with many universities worldwide in research projects, publications, and conferences.

1. Indian Institute of Science

Score: 83.29
State: Karnataka
City: Bengaluru

The Number 1 university in India, the Indian Institute of Science, is a research institute for higher education and research in Science, engineering, management and design. It offers best-in-class education to train the future leaders of the country in science and technology.

It was founded in 1909 by renowned industrialist Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. In the coming years, the institute envisions positioning itself among the world’s foremost academic institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How many universities are in India?
India currently offers one of the world’s biggest networks of higher education. It includes 330 private universities, 399 state universities, 126 deemed universities, 48 central institutions, and a number of educational bodies and institutes of national significance.

2. Which is the biggest University in India?
The biggest university in India by student enrollment is Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), located in New Delhi. With over 4 million students, IGNOU is one of the largest universities in the world, offering distance and online education across India and globally

3. Which are the Top 10 Research Institutions in India?

Rank	Research Institutions	City	State	Score
1	Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru	Bengaluru	Karnataka	84.98
2	Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	83.29
3	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi	81.08
4	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai	Maharashtra	77.75
5	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur	West Bengal	72.65
6	Homi Bhabha National Institute	Mumbai	Maharashtra	70.11
7	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh	70.04
8	All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi	67.43
9	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Roorkee	Uttarakhand	66.78
10	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati	Guwahati	Assam	64.94

4. Which are the Top 10 Engineering Universities in India?

Rank	Engineering Universities	City	State	Score
1	Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad	Ahmedabad	Gujarat	83.32
2	Indian Institute of Management Bangalore	Bengaluru	Karnataka	81.16
3	Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode	Kozhikode	Kerala	77.90
4	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi	76.25
5	Indian Institute of Management Calcutta	Kolkata	West Bengal	75.07
6	Indian Institute of Management Mumbai	Mumbai	Maharashtra	74.73
7	Indian Institute of Management Lucknow	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	74.43
8	Indian Institute of Management Indore	Indore	Madhya Pradesh	73.53
9	XLRI – Xavier School of Management	Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	68.13
10	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai	Maharashtra	67.16

5. Which are the Top 10 Best Colleges in India?

Rank	Colleges	City	State	Score
1	Hindu College	Delhi	Delhi	74.47
2	Miranda House	Delhi	Delhi	73.22
3	Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	Kolkata	West Bengal	72.97
4	St. Stephens’s College	Delhi	Delhi	72.97
5	Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College	Delhi	Delhi	72.59
6	St. Xavier`s College	Kolkata	West Bengal	72.15
7	PSGR Krishnammal College for Women	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	72.09
8	Loyola College	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	70.74
9	Kirori Mal College	Delhi	Delhi	69.86
10	Lady Shri Ram College for Women	Delhi	Delhi	69.49

6. Which are the Top 10 Medical Colleges in India?

Rank	Medical Institutions	City	State	Score
1	All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi	Delhi	Delhi	94.46
2	Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research	Chandigarh	Chandigarh	80.83
3	Christian Medical College	Vellore	Vellore	75.11
4	National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore	Bengaluru	Karnataka	71.92
5	Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research	Puducherry	Pondicherry	70.74
6	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh	70.07
7	Banaras Hindu University	Varanasi	Uttar Pradesh	69.54
8	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	68.81
9	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Manipal	Karnataka	67.42
10	Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai	Chennai	Tamil Nadu	64.12

7. Which university is best in India for engineering?

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad is the top Engineering college in India.

8. NIRF stands for?

National Institutional Ranking Framework

9. Top 10 universities in Delhi?

Hindu College
Miranda House
St. Stephen’s College
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College
Kirori Mal College
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Hans Raj College
Deshbandhu College

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