Top 10 Universities In India 2022

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 2022 as per NIRF:

10. University of Hyderabad

• Score: 61.71

• State: Telangana

• City: Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad is a Central University established by an Act of Parliament (1974). Situated at Gachibowli, the University of Hyderabad is largely devoted to postgraduate studies and is popularly known for its excellence in research and highly distinguished faculty. 

The entire faculty of the University has a high national and international profile and published numerous books and research papers. 

 

9. Vellore Institute of Technology

• Score: 61.77

• 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.

 

8. Calcutta University

• Score: 62.23

• State: West Bengal

• City: Kolkata

Located in Kolkata, Calcutta University is the highest public research university. Currently, there are 151 colleges and 21 institutes affiliated with this university. Calcutta University has given many Nobel laureates from India, namely Rabindranath Tagore, Amartya Sen, CV Raman, and Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee.

Its academic departments include arts, agriculture, engineering & technology, education, journalism, & library science, business management, commerce, and social welfare, to name a few.

 

7. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

• Score: 62.84

• 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 campuses 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. 

 

6. Banaras Hindu University

• Score: 63.20

• State: Uttar Pradesh

• City: Varanasi

Founded by great leader Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed university in the holy city of Varanasi. Spread in 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. 

 

5. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

• Score: 63.40

• State: Tamil Nadu

• City: Coimbatore

A multidisciplinary and research-intensive University, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham stands tall at No. 5 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 & Behavioral Sciences.

 

4. 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.

 

3. Jamia Millia Islamia

• Score: 65.91

• State: Delhi

• City: New Delhi

Jamia Millia Islamia was originally established at Aligarh in 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, Masters 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: 68.47

• 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: 83.57

• 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?
As on 24.06.2022, the total number of Universities in India is 1047. 

• State Universities 455
• Deemed to be Universities 126 
• Central Universities 54
• Private Universities 412

2. Which is the biggest University in India?
Established in the year 1922, the University of Delhi is the largest institution in India..

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

• Indian Institute of Science 
• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras 
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi 
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research 
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
• Vellore Institute of Technology

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

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
• Indian Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
• Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
• National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

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

• Miranda House
• Hindu College
• Presidency College
• Loyola College
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women
• PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
• Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College
• St. Xavier`s College
• Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira
• Kirori Mal College

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

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
• Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
• Christian Medical College
• National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore
• Banaras Hindu University
• Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
• Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
• Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

7. Which university is best in India for engineering? 

In the engineering category, IIT Madras is the No 1 institute followed by IIT Delhi and Bombay.

8. NIRF stands for?
National Institutional Ranking Framework

9. Top 10 universities in Delhi? 

• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Jamia Milia Islamia
• University of Delhi
• Amity University 
• Delhi Technological University 
• Shiv Nadar University
• Maharishi Dayanand University
• Guru Gobind Sijbfg Indraprasstha University
• Ashoka University
• Delhi Technological University (DTU)

 

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