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NIRF Rankings 2024 Announced: IISc Bengaluru Tops Research Institutions category, followed by 4 IITs

The NIRF 2024 rankings highlight IISc Bengaluru as the top research institution in India, followed by IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur. This year's rankings introduced new categories like Open Universities and Skill Universities, and revised faculty-to-student ratios. The Ministry of Education plans to introduce a "Sustainability Rankings" category in the 2025 edition.

EPN Desk 13 August 2024 08:51

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Top Research Institutions in India 2024: The Ministry of Education has unveiled the much-anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, marking the ninth edition of this prestigious ranking system. In a significant achievement, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Ben galuru, has once again secured the top spot in the Research Institutions category, reaffirming its position as the premier research institute in the country.

This year's NIRF rankings have seen a record participation of 10,885 higher education institutions across India, nearly double the number from the previous year, reflecting the growing competitiveness and importance of these rankings. The framework evaluates institutions across five comprehensive parameters: teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.

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Top 20 Research Institutions in India

Rank

Institute Name

City

State

1

Indian Institute of Science, BengaluruBengaluruKarnataka

2

Indian Institute of Technology MadrasChennaiTamil Nadu

3

Indian Institute of Technology DelhiNew DelhiDelhi

4

Indian Institute of Technology BombayMumbaiMaharashtra

5

Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurKharagpurWest Bengal

6

Homi Bhabha National InstituteMumbaiMaharashtra

7

Indian Institute of Technology KanpurKanpurUttar Pradesh

8

All India Institute of Medical Sciences DelhiNew DelhiDelhi

9

Indian Institute of Technology RoorkeeRoorkeeUttarakhand

10

Indian Institute of Technology GuwahatiGuwahatiAssam

11

Academy of Scientific and Innovative ResearchGhaziabadUttar Pradesh

12

Tata Institute of Fundamental ResearchMumbaiMaharashtra

13

Vellore Institute of TechnologyVelloreTamil Nadu

14

University of DelhiDelhiDelhi

15

Indian Institute of Technology HyderabadHyderabadTelangana

16

Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasiUttar Pradesh

17

Anna UniversityChennaiTamil Nadu

18

Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew DelhiDelhi

19

Jamia Millia IslamiaNew DelhiDelhi

20

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesChennaiTamil Nadu

IISc Bengaluru’s continued dominance in the research category is a testament to its world-class faculty, cutting-edge research, and significant contributions to various scientific fields. It has consistently been at the forefront of research and innovation in India, and this year's ranking further solidifies its position as a leader in academia.

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have also performed exceptionally well in the research category, with IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur rounding out the top five positions. These institutes have been recognized for their advanced research facilities, strong industry connections, and impactful research output.

New Categories and Upcoming Initiatives

This year’s edition introduced three new categories — Open Universities, Skill Universities, and State-Funded Government Universities — reflecting the Ministry’s commitment to inclusivity and comprehensive evaluation of the diverse higher education landscape in India.

AICTE Chairperson, Anil Sahasrabudhe, announced that the Ministry of Education plans to introduce a new ‘Sustainability Rankings’ category in the 2025 edition of the NIRF, aligning with global trends and the increasing emphasis on sustainability in education.

Also Read: NIRF Ranking 2024: Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai ranks #1 in dental institution category.

Revised Evaluation Criteria

The NIRF 2024 rankings also featured revised evaluation criteria, particularly in the faculty-to-student ratios. For medical institutions, the ratio has been adjusted from 1:15 to 1:10, while state-funded government universities have seen an increase in the ratio from 1:15 to 1:20. These changes are aimed at ensuring that institutions are evaluated based on their ability to provide quality education and maintain adequate faculty resources.

Conclusion

The NIRF rankings have become an essential tool for students, educators, and policymakers, offering insights into the performance and quality of higher education institutions across the country. As IISc Bengaluru and the IITs continue to lead in the research domain, the focus on emerging categories and sustainability underscores the evolving priorities in Indian higher education.

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