Are you curious to discover which universities in India are leading the charge in research? Look no further than the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2023! This prestigious ranking system, released annually by the Ministry of Education, meticulously evaluates and ranks Indian institutions across various categories, including research. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released its much-anticipated India Rankings for 2023. This comprehensive list highlights the top 50 research institutions in the country, providing valuable insights for students, educators, and researchers alike.
Topping the list is the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with a score of 86.22. Known for its cutting-edge research and innovation, this institution continues to set the benchmark for scientific research in India.
Following closely in second place is the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, scoring 84.01. IIT Madras is renowned for its robust research programs and contributions to various fields of technology.
The third spot is occupied by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, with a score of 82.07. Located in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi, IIT Delhi is a hub for pioneering research and technological development.
The list also includes other prestigious institutions like IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, reflecting the diverse range of top-tier research institutions across the country.
Interestingly, the list is not limited to technical and medical institutions. Universities like the University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and Calcutta University also feature in the top 50, indicating the breadth of quality research in various academic disciplines in India.
The NIRF rankings employ a comprehensive approach to evaluate research strength. They consider several key factors:
Teaching and Learning Resources: This category assesses the quality and availability of facilities like labs, libraries, and other resources crucial for learning and research.
Research Output: This section delves into the quantity and quality of research publications produced by the institution, reflecting its research productivity and impact.
Graduation Outcomes: This category evaluates the success of graduates in securing jobs or pursuing higher education, highlighting the institution's contribution to shaping future researchers and professionals.
Overall Infrastructure: The rankings take into account the condition and adequacy of the institution's buildings and facilities, ensuring a conducive environment for research activities.
Perception of Employers & Experts: This category captures the reputation and recognition of the institution's research quality among industry leaders and academic experts.
The data encompasses 50 Indian institutions, each evaluated based on various parameters. These parameters include:
Quality of Teaching and Learning Resources (QNR): Assesses the availability and effectiveness of teaching resources and infrastructure.
Quality of Research Output (QLR): Evaluates the quality and quantity of research publications produced by the institution.
Graduation Outcomes (SFC): Analyzes the success of graduates in securing placements or pursuing higher education.
Overall Infrastructural Facilities (OI): Assesses the adequacy and quality of the institution's physical infrastructure.
Perception of Employers & Experts (Perception): Captures the industry's and academia's perception of the institution's research quality.
Name |
City |
State |
Score |
Rank |
Indian Institute of Science |
Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
86.22 |
1 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
84.01 |
2 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
82.07 |
3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
79.19 |
4 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
Kharagpur |
West Bengal |
71.63 |
5 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
Kanpur |
Uttar Pradesh |
71.33 |
6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Roorkee |
Uttarakhand |
66.52 |
7 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
66.13 |
8 |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
Guwahati |
Assam |
64.68 |
9 |
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
62.66 |
10 |
Vellore Institute of Technology |
Vellore |
Tamil Nadu |
62.41 |
11 |
Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research |
Ghaziabad |
Uttar Pradesh |
59.85 |
12 |
Anna University |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
59.65 |
13 |
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad |
Hyderabad |
Telangana |
59.41 |
14 |
Homi Bhabha National Institute |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
58.88 |
15 |
Banaras Hindu University |
Varanasi |
Uttar Pradesh |
58.14 |
16 |
University of Delhi |
Delhi |
Delhi |
57.45 |
17 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
57.33 |
18 |
Jadavpur University |
Kolkata |
West Bengal |
56.69 |
19 |
Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
55.86 |
20 |
Indian Institute of Technology Indore |
Indore |
Madhya Pradesh |
53.71 |
21 |
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli |
Tiruchirappalli |
Tamil Nadu |
53.63 |
22 |
Aligarh Muslim University |
Aligarh |
Uttar Pradesh |
53.58 |
23 |
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) |
Dhanbad |
Jharkhand |
52.80 |
24 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal |
Manipal |
Karnataka |
52.48 |
25 |
Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani |
Pilani |
Rajasthan |
52.32 |
26 |
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Pune |
Pune |
Maharashtra |
52.22 |
27 |
University of Hyderabad |
Hyderabad |
Telangana |
51.85 |
28 |
National Institute of Technology Rourkela |
Rourkela |
Odisha |
51.32 |
29 |
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research |
Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
51.08 |
30 |
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
Gandhinagar |
Gujarat |
50.84 |
31 |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Coimbatore |
Tamil Nadu |
50.83 |
32 |
Panjab University |
Chandigarh |
Chandigarh |
50.65 |
33 |
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) |
Patiala |
Punjab |
50.06 |
34 |
Calcutta University |
Kolkata |
West Bengal |
49.76 |
35 |
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
49.54 |
36 |
Institute of Chemical Technology |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
48.82 |
37 |
Bharathiar University |
Coimbatore |
Tamil Nadu |
48.72 |
38 |
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
48.58 |
39 |
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata |
Mohanpur |
West Bengal |
46.95 |
40 |
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
Surathkal |
Karnataka |
46.89 |
41 |
Lovely Professional University |
Phagwara |
Punjab |
44.87 |
42 |
Alagappa University |
Karaikudi |
Tamil Nadu |
44.06 |
43 |
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology |
Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
43.98 |
44 |
Amity University |
Gautam Budh Nagar |
Uttar Pradesh |
43.89 |
45 |
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar |
Rupnagar |
Punjab |
43.65 |
46 |
Malaviya National Institute of Technology |
Jaipur |
Rajasthan |
43.37 |
47 |
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore |
Bangalore |
Karnataka |
43.35 |
48 |
Siksha `O` Anusandhan |
Bhubaneswar |
Odisha |
43.21 |
49 |
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali |
Mohali |
Punjab |
43.15 |
50 |
Rank |
Name |
City |
State |
Score |
1 |
Indian Institute of Science |
Bengaluru |
Karnataka |
86.22 |
2 |
Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
Chennai |
Tamil Nadu |
84.01 |
3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
82.07 |
4 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
79.19 |
5 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
Kharagpur |
West Bengal |
71.63 |
6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
Kanpur |
Uttar Pradesh |
71.33 |
7 |
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
Roorkee |
Uttarakhand |
66.52 |
8 |
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
New Delhi |
Delhi |
66.13 |
9 |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
Guwahati |
Assam |
64.68 |
10 |
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research |
Mumbai |
Maharashtra |
62.66 |
State |
Number of Institutions |
Tamil Nadu |
6 |
Maharashtra |
5 |
Karnataka |
4 |
Delhi |
4 |
Uttar Pradesh |
4 |
West Bengal |
3 |
Punjab |
3 |
Odisha |
2 |
Rajasthan |
2 |
Sub-category |
Average Score |
Sub-category |
Average Score |
Sub-category |
Average Score |
QNR |
57.93 |
QNR |
57.93 |
QNR |
57.93 |
QLR |
45.88 |
QLR |
45.88 |
QLR |
45.88 |
SFC |
58.05 |
SFC |
58.05 |
SFC |
58.05 |
OI |
56.76 |
OI |
56.76 |
OI |
56.76 |
Perception |
44.63 |
Perception |
44.63 |
Perception |
44.63 |
The rankings offer a valuable snapshot of research excellence, but they only tell part of the story. To gain a deeper understanding, we can delve into further analysis:
Exploring Individual Category Scores: Analyzing how each institution performs across different categories like teaching resources or research output can reveal specific strengths and areas for improvement.
Tracking Changes over Time: Comparing data from previous years' rankings allows us to observe trends in research performance and identify institutions making significant progress.
Remember, these rankings are just one valuable tool for evaluating research strength. Choosing the right research institution ultimately depends on various factors, including your specific research interests, desired field of study, and faculty expertise.