Madras University Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News, Outlook, The Week

8 mins readUpdated on Jan 31, 2024 17:17 IST

Madras University is a famous institute of India. It has been reviewed and has ranked in different categories by various national ranking bodies, highlighting its strengths and achievements in different areas of education. Madras University secured #65 position in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF rankings. It has consistently received good rankings over the years indicating that it is one of the top institutions to pursue education. Candidates can view this space for a more in-depth understanding of Madras University rankings.

Madras University Ranking Highlights 2024

Madras University has secured rankings in different categories according to several important national ranking organizations, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, US News, Outlook, The Week, etc. These ranking bodies have provided Madras University good ranks. Candidates can find the table provided below to learn more about the Madras University rankings:

Madras University National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Overall 65
NIRF University 50
QS World University Rankings Asia 291-300
QS World University Rankings Top Global Universities 526
US News University 49
Outlook MBA (Government) 18
The Week University 14

Madras University NIRF Ranking 2023

Madras University has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category. Following the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked at a good position when compared to other universities. The institute 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, Madras University climbed 5 ranks to #65 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
It has been seen that within the category of 'University', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, Madras University fell 11 ranks to #50 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. Madras University ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Refer to the table to find the Madras University ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.

Q:   Has Madras University ranked for MBA course?

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Recently, Madras University has been ranked for MBA course by Outlook. Check the following table to know the Madras University ranking trends for MBA course:

Ranking BodyRanking (2024)
Outlook25
Madras University NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall 47 70 65
University 28 39 50

Madras University vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, Madras University received #65 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIEST Shibpur, and IIT Patna for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Madras University with other top institutes:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Madras University (University of Madras) 65
CUSAT 63
Osmania University 64
IIEST Shibpur 66
IIT Patna 66

Madras University QS World University Ranking 2024

Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for Madras University indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the quality of education, conducting impactful research, the expertise of faculty members, and overall institutional management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, Madras University fell 40 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Madras University fell 16 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
Madras University's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have exhibited an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, Madras University climbed 15 ranks to #526 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Check the Madras University rankings by the QS World University Rankings in the table provided below:

Madras University QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2021 2022 2023
Asia 261-270 251-260 291-300
Southern Asia - 51 67
Top Global Universities - 541-550 526

Madras University vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

Madras University has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #291-300 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Madras University (University of Madras) 291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 271-280
Thapar University 281-290
Madras University 291-300
NIT Rourkela 291-300

Madras University US News Ranking 2023

Based on the rankings from US News, Madras University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. Candidates can review the table below for the Madras University US News rankings:

Madras University US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 49

Madras University vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

In the latest US News 2023 ranking, Madras University has achieved rank #49, while the UniPune has been ranked at #50. Refer to the table below for the US News's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

Madras University vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Madras University (University of Madras) 49
SASTRA University 47
SASTRA University 47
UniPune 50
NIPER SAS Nagar 51

Madras University Outlook Ranking 2023

According to the rankings from Outlook, Madras University has received better rank as compared with various other institutes. Candidates are encouraged to examine the table provided below, to obtain valuable insights about the Madras University Outlook rankings:

Madras University Outlook Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
MBA (Government) - - 18

Madras University vs Other Universities: Outlook Ranking Comparison

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

Madras University vs Other Institutes: Outlook Ranking 2023
College Name MBA (Government) 2023
Madras University (University of Madras) 18
IIITM Gwalior 16
Gujarat University 17
IIM Nagpur 19
MSU Baroda 20

Madras University The Week Ranking 2023

As per The Week ranking, Madras University has secured a superior rank compared to numerous other institutes, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by The Week ranking system. Students can check the table below for a comprehensive overview of Madras University rankings 2023:

Madras University The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University 13 - 14

Madras University vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

Madras University consistently performs well in the 'University' category in The Week rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #14 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, Acharya Nagarjuna University, and GNDU. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

Madras University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Madras University (University of Madras) 14
Banasthali Vidyapith 12
Amity University Noida 12
Acharya Nagarjuna University 15
GNDU 16

To recap, Madras University' good ranking is a result of its strong performance in diverse evaluation criteria, underscoring the institution's overall reputation.
Moreover, the positive NIRF ranking of the institute serves as additional evidence of its popularity among students interested in pursuing a degree.

Madras University Ranking FAQs

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of Madras University in 'Overall' category?

A. Madras University is ranked #65 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category, climbing up 5 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, Madras University has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the institute held the #47 rank, which slipped to #70 in the year 2022.

Q. How well ranked is Madras University by NIRF under 'University' category?

A. Madras University is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last three years. From #28 place in 2021, the institute rank fell to #39 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #50 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'University' category, falling down 11 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings for Madras University under 'Asia' category?

A. Madras University achieved a rank of #291 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category 2024, falling down 40 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has fluctuated over the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. The year 2023 was an improvement and the institute ascended to #251 rank, while it was ranked #261 in the year 2022.

Q. How is Madras University ranked in the QS World University Rankings under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. The rank of Madras University is #67 in QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, it fell 16 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has a drop in previous year's rankings, and in the year 2023, the institute received #51 rank, while in 2022, it was not ranked.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings of Madras University in 'Top Global Universities' category?

A. Madras University is ranked #526 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category, climbing up 15 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last two years, Madras University has displayed an improvement in its ranking. In 2023, the institute held the #541 rank, however, there is no rank available for the year 2022.

Q. How well ranked is Madras University by US News under 'University' category?

A. Madras University was ranked #49 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 was the ranking of Madras University under the 'MBA (Government)' category?

A. Madras University was ranked #18 by the Outlook in the 'MBA (Government)' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. How is Madras University ranked in The Week under 'University' category?

A. Madras University was ranked #14 and #13 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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