Top 10 Universities In India Based on NIRF Ranking 2023; Know Courses, Fees, Admission Process

The list of top 10 universities in India based on NIRF ranking 2023 is provided here. Students can check the course fee, admission process and other vital details of top universities in India from below. 

Top 10 Universities in India: The Ministry of Education, Government of India released NIRF Ranking for top universities in India. The NIRF ranking 2024 will be out shortly. Meanwhile, students can check the list of top 10 universities in India based on NIRF ranking 2023 from below. The NIRF ranking list of top universities in India is based on a variety of criteria namely seat intake, placement, research, infrastructure and facilities, and NAAC scores to name a few.  

Top 10 Universities In India Based on NIRF Ranking 2023

Students can check the list of top Indian universities based on NIRF ranking from the table below: 

University Name	NIRF rank	State
Indian Institute of Science	1	Karnataka
Jawaharlal Nehru University	2	Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia	3	New Delhi
Jadavpur University	4	West Bengal
Banaras Hindu University	5	Uttar Pradesh
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	6	Karnataka
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	7	Tamil Nadu
Vellore Institute of Technology	8	Tamil Nadu
Aligarh Muslim University	9	Uttar Pradesh
University of Hyderabad	10	Telangana

Meanwhile, students can check the complete details of the top 10 universities in India along with their admission process, courses offered and other details from below: 

Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore - NIRF Ranking 1)

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was founded in May 1909. Since it was founded, IISc evolved into India's leading institution for cutting-edge scientific and technology education and research. For the last eight years, from 2016 to 2023, the IISc Bangalore is the top institution in the university category of NIRF ranking in India. IISc Bangalore offers over 65 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and other levels. Further, the IISC Bangalore Fees range between INR 18,000 to INR 8,80,000 subject to the course opted for by the students. Admission to IISc Bangalore is based on either entrance exams, merit, or a combination of both

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU New Delhi - NIRF Ranking 2)

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a public central university situated in New Delhi. The University was established in 1969 by an Act of Parliament. JNU Delhi retained its 2 position in the Universities Category of NIRF ranking for the last seventh successive year, i.e., from 2017 to 2023. Jawaharlal Nehru University offers 89 courses at UG and PG levels with a fee structure starting from as less as INR 632 per semester. Admission to the courses is entrance-based subject to the qualification of eligibility criteria. 

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI New Delhi - NIRF Ranking 3)

Jamia Millia Islamia is a Central University located in New Delhi. On December 26, 1988, it became a central university. Jamia Millia Islamia retained its third position in the Universities Category in the NIRF Rankings for the second consecutive year. Jamia Millia Islamia offers UG and PG courses with a fee range between INR 5,700 and INR 390,300 subject to the course selected. 

Jadavpur University (NIRF Ranking 4) 

Jadavpur University is a public university located in Kolkata, West Bengal. The University was established on December 24 1955. Jadavpur University retained its fourth position in the Universities Category of the India Rankings 2023 for the second consecutive year. Jadavpur University offers more than 159 courses at UG, PG and other levels with a fee range between INR 1,200 to INR 5,10,000 per annum depending on the programme opted for by the students. 

Banaras Hindu University (BHU Varanasi - NIRF Ranking 5)

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is an institute situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The University was founded in 1916. Banaras Hindu University retained its sixth position in the Universities Category in NIRF Rankings for the second consecutive year. BHU offers more than 605 courses at UG, PG and other levels with a course fee range between INR 600 to INR 6,00,000 subject to the course selected. 

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE Manipal - NIRF Ranking 6)

The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE Manipal) was established in the year 1953. The institution offers higher education courses in 218 programs in more than 19 disciplines. Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) retained its 7 position in the Universities Category of the India Rankings 2023 for the third consecutive year from 2021 to 2023. 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University - NIRF Ranking 7) 

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham also known as Amrita University, was started in 2003. The University is spread across five campuses in three states namely Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham retained its 5th position in the Universities Category of the NIRF ranking for the third consecutive year, i.e. from 2021 to 2023. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham course fee ranges between INR 2,50,000 to INR 3,25,000 Per Annum depending on the specialization opted for by the student.

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT Vellore - NIRF Ranking 8) 

VIT Vellore was founded in 1984 as a self-financing institution. Vellore Institute of Technology retained its ninth position in the Universities Category of the NIRF ranking for the second consecutive year in 2023. Vellore Institute of Technology offers 263 courses at UG and PG levels with a course fee range between INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh. 

Aligarh Muslim University ( AMU - NIRF Ranking 9) 

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU Aligarh) is a popular public central university established in the year 1875. Aligarh Muslim University offers numerous courses at UG and PG levels with a fee structure starting from as less as INR 800.

University of Hyderabad (UoH NIRF Ranking 10) 

The University of Hyderabad is situated in Hyderabad and was founded in 1974. The University is also known as Hyderabad Central University. The University of Hyderabad stands at the 10th position in the Universities Category in NIRF ranking for the second consecutive year in 2023. The UoH offers over 118 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and other levels with a fee range between INR 9,000 to INR 4,70,000 depending on the programme opted for by the student. 

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