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Top Universities in India: Ranking, Admission 2025, Fees, Placements, Cut Off

There are about 90+ top universities in India. Among the top universities, about 54 universities are owned by the government and 37 universities are privately owned. Some of the top universities in India are the Indian Institute of Science, JNU, JMI, Jadavpur University, BHU, and many more. CUET, ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, IIT JAM, KCET, AP PGCET, CCMN and CPGET are the best entrance exams for top Universities in India.

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Top Universities in India: Highlights 2025

India has a thriving and diverse higher education scene, and many of its universities are frequently ranked among the best in the world. Here is a brief overview of some of the best colleges in India, along with information on their specialities and benefits:

Particulars

Parameters

No. of Colleges

90+ 

Annual Fees

INR < 1 lakh: 36 colleges

INR 1-2 lakh: 13 colleges

INR 2-3 lakh: 6 colleges

INR 3-5 lakh: 13 colleges

INR > 5 lakh: 14 colleges

Top Universities in India

Indian Institute of Science, JNU, JMI, Jadavpur University, BHU, etc.

Top Specialisations

Agriculture, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, etc.

Accepted Entrance Exams

CUET, ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Universities in India: NIRF Ranking 2024

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges every year. The ranking is based on various parameters and rankings change year on year depending on college universities and performances.

Following are the top 10 Universities in India ranked by NIRF for the past three years:

Universities Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

Indian Institute of Science

1

1 1

JNU Ranking

2

2 2

JMI Ranking

3

3 3

MAHE Manipal Ranking

7

6 4

BHU Ranking

6

5 5

UoD Ranking

13

11 6

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking

5

7 7
Aligarh Muslim University Ranking 11 9 8

Jadavpur University Ranking

4

4 9

VIT Vellore Ranking

9

8 10

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Top Universities in India: QS World University Ranking 2025

Listed below are the top universities in India according to QS World University Ranking 2025:

College Names QS World University Rankings
IIT Delhi Ranking 44
IIT Madras Ranking 56
IIT Kharagpur Ranking 60
Indian Institute of Science Ranking 62
IIT Guwahati Ranking 104

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

Top Universities in India: Admissions 2025

The general eligibility criteria for admission to the top Universities in India are mentioned below:

  • Students must pass Class 12 from a recognised board in the Science stream to be admitted to bachelor’s degree programmes in the Central Universities.
  • For the General category, the candidate needs to secure a minimum of 50 per cent in Class 12, for SC/ST, candidates need to have secured a minimum of 45per cent in Class 12 to be eligible for the CUET 2025. For BTech programmes, the minimum aggregate for the General category candidates is 4per per cent and that of the reserved category candidates is per per cent.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Top Universities in India: Exam Schedule 2025

For admission to the best universities in India, candidates must qualify for some of the popular exams accepted by the best Universities in India:

  • CUET: CUET stands for Central University Entrance Test. It is an all-India level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses offered in all the participating institutions. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode for two hours. Originally CUCET was conducted by UGC in paper-pencil-based mode.
  • ICAR AIEEA: Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to Bachelor Degree programmes in Agriculture and Allied Sciences (other than Veterinary Sciences), at Agricultural Universities on 15/20 per cent of the University seats [100per centt seats in RLBCAU Jhansi, NDRI Karnal, IARI New Delhi and its Hubs (Karnal-IIWBR, Patna-RCER, Umiam-RCNEH, Kolkata-CRIJAF, Cuttack-NRRI, Ranchi-IIAB, Hyderabad-IIRR, Nagpur - CICR, Bhopal-CIAE, Baramati-NIASM, Lucknow-IISR, Jharkhand-IARI, Assam-IARI, Raipur NIBSM) anDrr. RPCAU Pusa, Bihar].
  • CUET-PG: Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate), also known as CUET PG, is a national entrance exam being launched for admission to PG programmes at Central and participating universities. Candidates from all over the nation, particularly those from the Northeast and other rural and isolated areas, will have a shared platform and equal possibilities thanks to the shared University Entrance Test (CUET), which will also improve connections with universities.

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of exams for top universities in India along with their date of exam:

Exam Name Dates Exam Schedule
IIT JAM 2 Feb '25 IIT JAM Schedule
CUET May '25 - Jun '25 CUET Schedule
ICAR AIEEA Jan '25 ICAR AIEEA Schedule
CUET PG Mar '25 CUET PG Schedule

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website of the institute/exam.

Top Government Universities in India

The table below shows the top government Universities in India along with their tuition fees/BSc and MSc seat intake and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Govt. Universities

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Exams/Eligibility Criteria

Indian Institute of Science Admission

INR 48,000

MSc Seats: 62

Exams: IISER Exam, JEE Main, IIT JAM, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 with 60% aggregate

JNU Admission

INR 432

BSc Seats: 207

MSc Seats: 283

Exams: CUET, CUET PG, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 45% aggregate

Jamia Millia Islamia Admission

INR 24,000

BSc Seats: 511

MSc Seats: 563

Exams: JMI Exam, CUET, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 50% aggregate

BHU Admission

INR 35,464

BSc Seats: 1,403

MSc Seats: 2,812

Exams: CUET, IIT JAM, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 50% aggregate

UoH Admission

INR 37,250

BSc Seats: 121

MSc Seats: 546

Exams: CUET, CUET PG, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 50% aggregate

DU Admission

INR 11,010

BSc Seats: 21,684

MSc Seats: 3,256

Exams: CUET, DUET, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 with 40% and graduation with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

Top Private Universities in India

The table below shows the top private Universities in India along with their tuition fees/BSc and MSc seat intake and accepted entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Universities

Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake

Exams/Eligibility Criteria

Manipal School of Life Sciences Admission

INR 2.92 lakh

Exams: MET

Eligibility: Class 12 with 55% and graduation with 50% aggregate

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Admission

INR 2.40 lakh

Bsc Seats: 260

MSc Seats: 260

Exams: KEAM, CUET, etc.

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 50% aggregate

VIT Vellore Admission

INR 3.75 lakh

Exams: Merit-based

Eligibility: Class 12 and graduation with 60% aggregate

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences Admission

INR 5 lakh

Exams: Merit-based

Eligibility: Class 12 with 60% and graduation with 55% aggregate

SOA Admission

INR 7.20 lakh

Exams: SAAT, ICAR AIEEA

Eligibility: Class 12 with 50% and graduation with 60% aggregate

KIIT Admission

INR 5.95 lakh

BSc Seats: 100

MSc Seats: 21

Exams: KIITEE

Eligibility: Class 12 with 45% and graduation with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

State-wise Top Universities in India

Among the best colleges in India, Tamil Nadu has the highest number of top universities. Refer to the table for a detailed overview of the state-wise distribution of India's top Universities:

States

Number of Universities

Tamil Nadu

21

Delhi NCR

10

Karnataka

9

Maharashtra

8

Uttar Pradesh

8

Andhra Pradesh

5

Top Universities in Tamil Nadu

Below mentioned are the top universities in Tamil Nadu with their tuition fees:

College Name Tuition Fee
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham  INR 2.40 lakh
VIT Vellore INR 3.75 lakh
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee INR 5 lakh
School of Science and Humanities SRM IST Chennai INR 3.45 lakh
Srinivas Ramanujan Center SASTRA INR 1.25 lakh
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education INR 4.80 lakh
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

Top Universities in Karnataka

Please refer to the table below for the top universities in Karnataka with their annual fees:

College Name Tuition Fee
Manipal School of Life Sciences INR 2.92 lakh
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research INR 1.05 lakh
University of Mysore  INR 5,565
Christ University INR 6.16 lakh
School of Science Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore  JNR 5.40 lakh
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

Top Universities in Maharashtra

Given below are the top universities in Maharashtra with their annual tuition fees:

College Name Tuition Fee

School of Mathematical Sciences NMIMS

INR 4.50 lakh

Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune 

INR 4.00 lakh
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ counselling body and may vary.

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Top Universities in India: Fees Vs Salary

ROI describes the benefit a student will reap in the form of placement amount after paying for the course they have perused. In education, the ROI means the placement package received at the end of the course. Below is the list of the best PG Universities in India along with their total tuition fee and annual average package:

Universities Name

Total Tuition Fee

Annual Average Package

JNU Courses

INR 432

INR 9.50 LPA

JMI Courses

INR 24,000

INR 6 LPA

Manipal School of Life Sciences Courses

INR 2.92 lakh

INR 11.75 LPA

DU Courses

INR 11,010

INR 5.50 LPA

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Courses

INR 2.40 lakh

INR 4.50 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Highest Salary Offered by Top Universities in India

Below is the list of Top Recruiters for the top 50 universities in India along with their average placement package and a few top companies that recruit graduates.

Universities Name

Average Placement Package

Top Recruiters

Manipal School of Life Sciences Placement

INR 11.75 LPA

Astra Zeneca Ltd, Biocon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, etc.

DU Courses

INR 5.50 LPA

Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, Tata Power, Axis Bank, etc.

JMI Placement

INR 6 LPA

DMRC, Big Oh Tech, TCS, Xenon Stack, Infosys, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Cost of Studying at Top Universities in India

Pursuing courses in Top Universities in India is affordable as most of the colleges have a total tuition fee is less than INR 1 lakh. Tabulated below are the popular best Universities for PG in India along with their total tuition fee structure:

Fee Range

Number of Universities

Popular Colleges

< INR 1 lakh

36

Indian Institute of Science, JNU, JMI, etc.

INR 1-2 lakh

13

Thapar University, SASTRA, Central University of Kasmir, etc.

INR 2-3 lakh

6

UPES, SRM IST, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, GITAM, etc. 

INR 3-5 lakh

13

VIT Vellore, Kalaslingam Academy of Research and Education, SSBS, etc.

> INR 5 lakh

14

SOA, KIIT, BITS Pilani, etc. 

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Specialisations Offered by Top Universities in India

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Universities in India:

Top Specialisations No. of Colleges
Biotechnology 15
Agriculture 13
Chemistry 10
Mathematics 9
Computer Science 8

Top Universities in India: Comparison

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Location

Total Fees

Rating

Ownership

Specialization

Exams Accepted

1
NIRF ' 24
Indian Institute of Science
4.4

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(54)
Fees: 48,000
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
62
QS World University Rankings ' 25
2
NIRF ' 24
Jawaharlal Nehru University
4.3

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.5

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(171)
Fees: 432
Salary : 9.50 Lakh
1
The Week ' 23
110
QS World University Rankings ' 25
3
NIRF ' 24
Jamia Millia Islamia
4.2

Placements

3.5

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(784)
Fees: 24,000
Salary : 6.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
188
QS World University Rankings ' 25
4
NIRF ' 24
Manipal School of Life Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
4.1

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.8

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(4)
Fees: 2.92 Lakh
Salary : 11.75 Lakh
7
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
5
NIRF ' 24
Banaras Hindu University
4.2

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(1453)
Fees: 35,464
Salary : 8.50 Lakh
2
The Week ' 23
203
QS World University Rankings ' 25
6
NIRF ' 24
Delhi University (DU)
4.0

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

4.3

Course Support

0.0
(20928)
Fees: 11,010
Salary : 5.50 Lakh
3
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
7
NIRF ' 24
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
4.0

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(884)
Fees: 2.40 Lakh
Salary : 4.50 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
8
NIRF ' 24
Aligarh Muslim University
4.3

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.7

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(806)
Salary : 8.65 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
9
NIRF ' 24
Jadavpur University
4.5

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

4.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(623)
Salary : 9.80 Lakh
5
The Week ' 23
211
QS World University Rankings ' 25
10
NIRF ' 24
VIT Vellore
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(1905)
Fees: 3.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
150
QS World University Rankings ' 25
11
NIRF ' 24
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Poonamallee
4.0

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(15)
Fees: 5.00 Lakh
Salary : 4.30 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
12
NIRF ' 24
School of Science and Humanities, SRM IST, Chennai
4.3

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.6

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(110)
Fees: 3.45 Lakh
Salary : 2.85 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
13
NIRF ' 24
Anna University
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(582)
Salary : 6.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
14
NIRF ' 24
SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(492)
Fees: 7.20 Lakh
Salary : 3.60 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
15
NIRF ' 24
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
4.3

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.6

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(2460)
Fees: 5.95 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
17
NIRF ' 24
UoH - University of Hyderabad
4.4

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(85)
Fees: 37,250
Salary : 8.25 Lakh
4
The Week ' 23
239
QS World University Rankings ' 25
18
NIRF ' 24
Calcutta University
4.2

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(161)
Fees: 12,000
Salary : 9.20 Lakh
6
The Week ' 23
179
QS World University Rankings ' 25
19
NIRF ' 24
BITS Pilani - Birla Institute of Technology and Science
4.4

Placements

4.4

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.7

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(630)
Fees: 20.76 Lakh
Salary : 18.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
171
QS World University Rankings ' 25
20
NIRF ' 24
Chandigarh University (CU)
4.2

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.4

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(4500)
Fees: 5.84 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
21
NIRF ' 24
Kerala University
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(96)
Fees: 3,360
Salary : 3.15 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
22
NIRF ' 24
KL (Deemed to be University)
4.1

Placements

4.2

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

3.9

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(323)
Fees: 9.40 Lakh
32
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
23
NIRF ' 24
UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
4.1

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(193)
Fees: 6,500
Salary : 3.00 Lakh
8
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
24
NIRF ' 24
JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
4.1

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.2

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(98)
Fees: 1.05 Lakh
Salary : 9.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
25
NIRF ' 24
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
4.1

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(520)
9
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
26
NIRF ' 24
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
4.0

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(99)
Fees: 10,560
Salary : 6.70 Lakh
9
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
27
NIRF ' 24
LPU - Lovely Professional University
4.2

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.5

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

4.5

Course Support

0.0
(4330)
Fees: 6.40 Lakh
Salary : 8.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
28
NIRF ' 24
Srinivasa Ramanujan Center, SASTRA
4.2

Placements

4.5

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.3

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(51)
Fees: 1.25 Lakh
Salary : 3.75 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
29
NIRF ' 24
Thapar University
4.1

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(916)
Fees: 1.26 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
30
NIRF ' 24
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
3.9

Placements

3.8

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(430)
Fees: 4.80 Lakh
Salary : 6.12 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
31
NIRF ' 24
Symbiosis School of Biological Sciences, Symbiosis International, Pune
Fees: 5.00 Lakh
Salary : 10.30 Lakh
19
The Week ' 23
216
QS World University Rankings ' 25
32
NIRF ' 24
Amity University, Noida
4.0

Placements

3.6

Infrastructure

4.5

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

3.7

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(1786)
Fees: 4.20 Lakh
12
The Week ' 23
183
QS World University Rankings ' 25
33
NIRF ' 24
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow
3.5

Placements

2.5

Infrastructure

3.8

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.7

Crowd & Campus Life

3.9

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(90)
Fees: 6,000
Salary : 7.21 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
34
NIRF ' 24
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
4.0

Placements

3.9

Infrastructure

3.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.1

Value for Money

4.2

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(392)
Fees: 11,280
Salary : 4.94 Lakh
24
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
35
NIRF ' 24
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
4.4

Placements

4.1

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.6

Crowd & Campus Life

4.3

Value for Money

4.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(75)
Fees: 1.42 Lakh
Salary : 7.00 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
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36
NIRF ' 24
Bharathidasan University
4.1

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.2

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.0

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(13)
Fees: 17,600
21
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
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37
NIRF ' 24
MGU Kerala - Mahatma Gandhi University
4.0

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.0

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.1

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(76)
Fees: 7,686
Salary : 6.00 Lakh
17
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
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38
NIRF ' 24
Panjab University
3.9

Placements

3.4

Infrastructure

3.7

Faculty & Course Curriculum

3.9

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(935)
Fees: 40,625
Salary : 2.75 Lakh
11
The Week ' 23
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39
NIRF ' 24
University of Madras
4.2

Placements

4.0

Infrastructure

4.1

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.3

Crowd & Campus Life

4.2

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(162)
Fees: 3,000
Salary : 3.73 Lakh
14
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
40
NIRF ' 24
Guwahati University - GU
4.2

Placements

3.7

Infrastructure

4.3

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.4

Crowd & Campus Life

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Learning Experience

5.0

Course Support

0.0
(133)
Salary : 8.71 Lakh
34
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25
40
NIRF ' 24
Jamia Hamdard
3.7

Placements

3.3

Infrastructure

3.9

Faculty & Course Curriculum

4.0

Crowd & Campus Life

4.0

Value for Money

3.6

Learning Experience

0.0

Course Support

0.0
(266)
Fees: 4.00 Lakh
Salary : 5.72 Lakh
Not Ranked
The Week ' 23
Not Ranked
QS World University Rankings ' 25

Top Universities in India 2024 FAQs

Q. How many top Universities are there in India?

A: There are about 90+ top universities in India. Among the top universities, about 54 universities are owned by the government and 37 universities are privately owned. Some of the top universities in India are the Indian Institute of Science, JNU, JMI, Jadavpur University, BHU, and many more. CUET, ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, IIT JAM, KCET, AP PGCET, CCMN and CPGET are the best entrance exams for top Universities in India.

Q. Which is the No.1 University in India?

A. IISc is the top University according to NIRF 2024. Moreover, the university is an affiliate of All Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). It has also been accredited NAAC ‘A’ grade by UGC.

Listed below are some of the top Universitites in India along with their NIRF ranking 2024:

Universities Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

Indian Institute of Science

1

1 1

JNU Ranking

2

2 2

JMI Ranking

3

3 3

MAHE Manipal Ranking

7

6 4

BHU Ranking

6

5 5

UoD Ranking

13

11 6

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking

5

7 7
Aligarh Muslim University Ranking 11 9 8

Jadavpur University Ranking

4

4 9

VIT Vellore Ranking

9

8 10

Q. What is the fee for studying at Top Universities in India?

A: You can refer to the table below for the best Universities in India in different fee ranges:

Fee Range

Number of Universities

Popular Colleges

< INR 1 lakh

36

Indian Institute of Science, JNU, JMI, etc.

INR 1-2 lakh

13

Thapar University, SASTRA, Central University of Kasmir, etc.

INR 2-3 lakh

6

UPES, SRM IST, Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research, GITAM, etc. 

INR 3-5 lakh

13

VIT Vellore, Kalaslingam Academy of Research and Education, SSBS, etc.

> INR 5 lakh

14

SOA, KIIT, BITS Pilani, etc. 

Q. What are the different specialisations offered by Top Universities in India?

A. The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various Universities in India:

Top Specialisations No. of Colleges
Biotechnology 15
Agriculture 13
Chemistry 10
Mathematics 9
Computer Science 8

Q. Which cities have the maximum number of Top Universities in India?

A. Among the top Universities in India, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of top Universities in India, followed by Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, etc. Listed below are the state wise number of colleges

States

Number of Universities

Tamil Nadu

21

Delhi NCR

10

Karnataka

9

Maharashtra

8

Uttar Pradesh

8

Andhra Pradesh

5

Q: Who are the top recruiters for top universities in India?

A: Listed below are the top recruiters participated during placements are mentioned below:

Wipro Infosys
Mahindra TCS
Cognizant SBI Bank
ICICI Bank Big Oh Tech
Astra ZenecaLtd Thermo Fisher Scientific
Xenon Stack DHL

Q: Which are the top 5 Universities in India according to NIRF 2024?

A: Following are the top Universities in India ranked by NIRF for the past three years:

Universities Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

Indian Institute of Science

1

1 1

JNU Ranking

2

2 2

JMI Ranking

3

3 3

MAHE Manipal Ranking

7

6 4

BHU Ranking

6

5 5

Q: Which is India's top 1 private university?

A:Manipal School of Life Sciences is ranked 6 by NIRF and is the top private University in India, Manipal School of Life Sciences is a constituent unit of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education and was established in 2002. The college is recognised by UGC. School of Life Sciences Manipal is identified as the TIFAC-CORE under the 2020 vision in the area of Pharmacogenomics. It is supported by the Government of India agencies such as ICMR, BRNS, DBT, DST, and VGST. The college, through eight departments, offers UG, PG, certificate, and short-term courses to students across Biotechnology, Engineering, and several other streams. 

Q. How do I find Universities in India that are best for me?

A. It would take some reflection and research to choose the top universities in India for you. Here is a detailed guide to assist you in navigating the procedure:

  • Which academic pursuits are you interested in? Which particular scientific fields pique your interest? Which do you prefer: applied science, research, or a mix of both?
  • What are your aspirations for your career? Do you want to continue your studies, do research, work in a field, or consider starting your own business? Knowing your long-term goals aids in focusing on the most pertinent solutions.
  • In what kind of setting do you learn best? Which do you prefer: smaller, more research-focused universities, or big, bustling campuses with a wide range of activities? Think on your learning style and personality.
  • What budgetary concerns do you have? Universities that are private or public may charge quite different fees. Regarding your spending and scholarship chances, be practical.
  • Make use of directories and rankings: Websites such as Times Higher Education, QS World University Rankings, and NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) can offer insightful information about university rankings and strengths in a range of subject areas.
  • Examine the brochures and websites of colleges: Investigate the particular courses that colleges are offering that suit your interests. Examine the curriculum, faculty biographies, research facilities, and resources for career assistance.
  • Make contact with recent graduates and students: Make contact with alumni from the colleges you are considering. Their views and experiences might provide insightful viewpoints.
  • Location: Which environment do you prefer, urban or rural? Think about how close possible internships, research opportunities, and employment chances are to your subject of interest.
  • Programmes offering electives or specialisations in subjects that especially interest you should be sought out. This might assist in adjusting your education to your unique objectives.
  • Locate colleges with faculty members whose areas of expertise and research interests coincide with your own. By doing this, you may have a better chance of finding research opportunities and mentorship.
  • Career assistance and placements: Verify the university's history of putting graduates in appropriate fields. Good career assistance services can point you in the direction of jobs, internships, and professional growth.

Note that the "best" university is a relative term that depends on your personal goals and needs. To choose which option is best for you, take your time, carefully consider your options, and follow your gut feeling.

 

Q. What are the most modern and advanced Universities in India?

A. The list of India's "most modern and advanced" institutions can vary widely and be influenced by specialisation. Nonetheless, the following colleges are well known for their modern resources, creative methods, and research output:

  • IISc Bangalore
  • Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
  • IIT
  • IIIT
  • Ashoka University 

Note that numerous other Indian universities are continuously pushing the limits of knowledge and technology; these are just a few instances. The "most modern and advanced" university ultimately comes down to your personal goals and needs. Selecting the university that best fits your learning and career goals will be made easier if you do your homework and have a clear idea of your academic objectives.

Q. Why is it too hard to get into top prestigious colleges in India?

A. It is true that gaining admission to India's most esteemed universities may be extremely difficult. Given below are some of the reasons:

  • Higher Number of Applicants
  • Difficult Entrance Exams
  • Reservation System
  • Emphasis on Rote Learning

But it's crucial to keep in mind that, despite the difficulties along the way, they are not impossible. Many committed students succeed in overcoming these challenges and obtaining their dream of enrolling in highly esteemed universities.

Q. Which central university is best in India?

A. Given below are the best central universities in India:

University Name Tuition Fee
IISc INR 48,000
JNU INR 432
JMI INR 24,000
BHU INR 35,464
UoH INR 37,250

Q: What are the top universities in India according to NIRF 2024?

A: Hi, you can refer below for the top universities in India according to NIRF for the year 2024 under the Universities category:

Universities Name

NIRF 2022

NIRF 2023

NIRF 2024

Indian Institute of Science

1

1 1

JNU Ranking

2

2 2

JMI Ranking

3

3 3

MAHE Manipal Ranking

7

6 4

BHU Ranking

6

5 5

UoD Ranking

13

11 6

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Ranking

5

7 7
Aligarh Muslim University Ranking 11 9 8

Jadavpur University Ranking

4

4 9

VIT Vellore Ranking

9

8 10

Q: How are Universities ranked in India?

A: In India, universities are ranked based on multiple criteria by various organizations. Some of the major ranking systems include the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by the Ministry of Education. The University Grants Commission (UGC) established an expert committee in 2015 to develop the NIRF framework.

Q: What are the best Universities in India with good placements?

A. Below is the list of Top Recruiters for the top universities in India along with their average placement package and a few top companies that recruit graduates.

Universities Name

Average Placement Package

Top Recruiters

Manipal School of Life Sciences Placement

INR 11.75 LPA

Astra Zeneca Ltd, Biocon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, etc.

DU Courses

INR 5.50 LPA

Deloitte, Wipro, TCS, Tata Power, Axis Bank, etc.

JMI Placement

INR 6 LPA

DMRC, Big Oh Tech, TCS, Xenon Stack, Infosys, etc.