Top Deemed Universities in India 2023

The top deemed universities in India exemplify excellence across various fields of study. Topping the list is the esteemed Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Karnataka, renowned for its pioneering research and academic prowess in science and technology. Following closely is the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in Delhi's Pusa region, celebrated for its contributions to agricultural research and innovation. Additionally, the Homi Bhabha National Institute in Maharashtra stands out for its comprehensive programs in nuclear science and technology, fostering a culture of scientific inquiry and exploration. These best deemed universities in India represent the forefront of higher education in India, driving innovation and progress across diverse disciplines.

The complete list of IIRF Deemed University ranking 2023 is mentioned below: 

Rank	Deemed Universities (Govt. & Pvt.)	State
1	Indian Institute of Science, IISc	Karnataka
2	Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa	Delhi
3	Homi Bhabha National Institute	Maharashtra
4	Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)	Maharashtra
5	Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research	Maharashtra
6	Institute of Chemical Technology	Maharashtra
7	Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, IIFT-Delhi	Delhi
8	Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research	Karnataka
9	Birla Institute of Technology & Science, BITS-Pilani	Rajasthan
10	Defence Institute of Advanced Technology	Maharashtra
11	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan	Odisha
12	National University of Educational Planning and Administration	Delhi
13	National Brain Research Centre	Haryana
14	Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology	Kerala
15	National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship & Management, NIFTEM	Haryana
16	International Institute for Population Sciences	Maharashtra
17	Jamia Hamdard	Delhi
18	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	Tamil Nadu
19	Vellore Institute of Technology	Tamil Nadu
20	ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute	Haryana
21	Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology	Punjab
22	Tata Institute of Fundamental Research	Maharashtra
23	Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Karnataka
24	Indian Veterinary Research Institute	Uttar Pradesh
25	Indian Law Institute	Delhi
26	Punjab Engineering College	Punjab
27	Forest Research Institute	Uttarakhand
28	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, BIHER	Tamil Nadu
29	ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education	Telangana
30	Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, KIIT	Odisha
31	Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, ILBS	Delhi
32	Birla Institute of Technology, BIT-Mesra	Jharkhand
33	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, NMIMS	Maharashtra
34	SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu
35	Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, MAHER	Tamil Nadu
36	Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu
37	Symbiosis International	Maharashtra
38	Central Institute of Fisheries Education	Maharashtra
39	Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning	Andhra Pradesh
40	Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology, PMIST	Tamil Nadu
41	Banasthali Vidyapith	Rajasthan
42	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	Tamil Nadu
43	TERI School of Advanced Studies	Delhi
44	Bharati Vidyapeeth	Maharashtra
45	KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research	Karnataka
46	Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology, SLIET	Punjab
47	Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute	Tamil Nadu
48	Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth	Rajasthan
49	Graphic Era	Uttarakhand
50	International Institute of Information Technology	Karnataka
51	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	Tamil Nadu
52	JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research	Karnataka
53	Deccan College of Post-Graduate & Research Institute	Maharashtra
54	B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu
55	Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women	Tamil Nadu
56	National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation and Musicology	Delhi
57	Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	Tamil Nadu
58	Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu
59	Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	Maharashtra
60	Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research	Haryana
61	Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies	Haryana
62	Christ, Hosur Road	Karnataka
63	Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences	Maharashtra
64	International Institute of Information Technology	Telangana
65	Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology and Research Academy, SASTRA	Tamil Nadu
66	Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences	Uttar Pradesh
67	Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences	Maharashtra
68	JAIN	Karnataka
69	Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education	Madhya Pradesh
70	Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management, GITAM	Andhra Pradesh
71	D.Y. Patil Educational Society	Maharashtra
72	Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies	Uttar Pradesh
73	Gurukula Kangri	Uttarakhand
74	Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth	Maharashtra
75	Gandhigram Rural Institute	Tamil Nadu
76	NITTE	Karnataka
77	Institute of Advanced Studies in Education	Rajasthan
78	Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)	Tamil Nadu
79	Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya	Tamil Nadu
80	Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute	West Bengal
81	Jain Vishva Bharati Institute	Rajasthan
82	Gujarat Vidyapith	Gujarat
83	Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research	Andhra Pradesh
84	Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	Maharashtra
85	Karpagam Academy of Higher Education	Tamil Nadu
86	North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology	Arunachal Pradesh
87	LNM Institute of Information Technology	Rajasthan
88	Dayalbagh Educational Institute	Uttar Pradesh
89	Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science	Tamil Nadu
90	Lingaya's Vidyapeeth	Haryana
91	Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth	Maharashtra
92	Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences	Tamil Nadu
93	Jaypee Institute of Information Technology	Uttar Pradesh
94	Kerala Kalamandalam, Vallathol Nagar	Kerala
95	BLDE - Bijapur	Karnataka
96	Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	Tamil Nadu
97	Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth	Puducherry
98	St. Peter's Institute of Higher Education and Research	Tamil Nadu
99	Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research	Karnataka
100	MGM Institute of Health Sciences	Maharashtra
101	Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology	Uttar Pradesh
102	IIS, Gurukul Marg	Rajasthan