Alagappa University Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, THE, US News

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Alagappa University is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. Alagappa University ranking stood at #56 in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. Students can check the top Alagappa University ranks in this space.

Alagappa University Ranking Highlights 2024

Alagappa University is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, The Week, etc. These ranking bodies have given Alagappa University good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the Alagappa University rankings:

Alagappa University National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Overall 56
NIRF University 30
QS World University Rankings Asia 271-280
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 59
Times Higher Education Overall 601–800
US News University 53
The Week University 18

Alagappa University NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Alagappa University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, Alagappa University fell 3 ranks to #56 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
It has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, Alagappa University fell 2 ranks to #30 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. In the 'University' category, Alagappa University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for the Alagappa University NIRF rankings:

Alagappa University NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall 57 53 56
University 33 28 30

Alagappa University vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, Alagappa University received #56 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NIT Calicut, and JSS Mysore for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. It is also compared with Amity University Noida and CU Kashmir. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Alagappa University with other top institutes:

Alagappa University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Alagappa University 56
NIT Calicut 54
JSS Mysore 55
Amity University Noida 57
CU Kashmir 58

Alagappa University QS World University Ranking 2024

Throughout the years, Alagappa University QS World University Ranking reveals that the institute is doing really well in various important aspects, like how good the education is, the research they do, how knowledgeable the teachers are, and how well the college runs overall. These positive rankings not only show that the institute has a good reputation but also that it excels in many different areas, as judged by the strict standards set by the QS World University Rankings. It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, Alagappa University fell 20 ranks to #271 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, Alagappa University fell 8 ranks to #59 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. Students can check the table below for more details about the Alagappa University ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

Alagappa University QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 220 251-260 271-280
Southern Asia - 51 59

Alagappa University vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

Alagappa University has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #271-280 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

Alagappa University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Alagappa University 271-280
SIU Pune 261-270
IIT Indore 261-270
Alagappa University 271-280
GNDU 271-280

Alagappa University Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

Times Higher Education has categorized Alagappa University under the 'Overall' category, assigning it an overall good score. Furthermore, the institute has received notable rankings in specific criteria such as Employability Weightage and Faculty Quality Weightage, and many more; surpassing the performance of numerous other universities. Alagappa University's rankings in 'Overall' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, Alagappa University fell 200 ranks to #601 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Review the Alagappa University ranking 2024 in the following table:

Alagappa University Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 501–600 401–500 601–800

Alagappa University vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

As per the Times Higher Education ranking 2024, Alagappa University has secured rank #601–800 and MG University, Kerala has been ranked at #501–600. Check the Times Higher Education’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

Alagappa University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
Alagappa University 601–800
MG University, Kerala 501–600
Shoolini University 501–600
Thapar University 601–800
IIT Guwahati 601–800

Alagappa University US News Ranking 2023

According to US News's ranking, Alagappa University has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'University' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. View the table for the Alagappa University rankings 2023:

Alagappa University US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 53

Alagappa University vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

In the latest US News 2023 ranking, Alagappa University has achieved rank #53, while the NIPER SAS Nagar has been ranked at #51. Refer to the table below for the US News's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

Alagappa University vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Alagappa University 53
NIPER SAS Nagar 51
IISER Bhopal 52
MNIT Jaipur 54
IISER Mohali 55

Alagappa University The Week Ranking 2023

As per The Week ranking, Alagappa University got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. Check the table for the Alagappa University rankings 2023:

Alagappa University The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University 17 - 18

Alagappa University vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

Alagappa University has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #18 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

Alagappa University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Alagappa University 18
GNDU 16
MG University, Kerala 17
SIU Pune 19
Jammu University 20

In summary, Alagappa University has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

Alagappa University Ranking FAQs

Q. What are the NIRF rankings for Alagappa University under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, Alagappa University fell 3 ranks; and is ranked #56 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of Alagappa University has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2021, the institute was ranked #57, which improved to #53 rank in 2022.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'University' category at Alagappa University in the NIRF rankings?

A. The 'University' category at Alagappa University is ranked #30 in 2023 by the NIRF, falling 2 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, 'University' has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the category held the #33 rank, which jumped to #28 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the rank of Alagappa University by QS World University Rankings in 'Asia' category?

A. Alagappa University is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last three years. From #220 place in 2022, the institute rank fell to #251 rank in the year 2023. The institute is ranked #271 in the year 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, falling down 20 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the ranking of Alagappa University in QS World University Rankings 2023 under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. Alagappa University achieved a rank of #59 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, falling down 8 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2023, and 2024. In the year 2023, the institute got #51 rank, while there is no ranking available in the year 2022.

Q. What are the Times Higher Education rankings for Alagappa University under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, Alagappa University fell 200 ranks; and is ranked #601 in 2024 by the Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of Alagappa University has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2022, the institute was ranked #501, which improved to #401 rank in 2023.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'University' category at Alagappa University in the US News rankings?

A. Alagappa University was ranked #53 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What is The Week ranking of Alagappa University in 'University' category?

A. Alagappa University was ranked #18 and #17 by The Week in the 'University' category for years 2023 and 2021, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022.

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