Recently the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) released the ranking for a list of the top institutions in India based on various parameters such as “Teaching, Learning and Resources,” “Research and Professional Practices,” “Graduation Outcomes,” “Outreach and Inclusivity,” and “Perception”. In this article, based on the Research NIRF ranking framework score top 50 research institutions in India are listed.
India is home to some of the world’s leading research institutions. These institutions are known for their world-class research in a variety of fields, including science, engineering, medicine, and technology. They attract top talent from India and around the world, and their work has a significant impact on the global landscape.
Here is a list of the top 10 Indian research institutions, according to the NIRF rankings:
Top 50 Research Institutions in India Based on NIRF Ranking 2024
| Rank | Institution Name | City | State | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science More Details | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 86.22 |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras More Details | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 84.01 |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi More Details | New Delhi | Delhi | 82.07 |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay More Details | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 79.19 |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur More Details | Kharagpur | West Bengal | 71.63 |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur More Details | Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh | 71.33 |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee More Details | Roorkee | Uttarakhand | 66.52 |
| 8 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi More Details | New Delhi | Delhi | 66.13 |
| 9 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati More Details | Assam | 64.68 | |
| 10 | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research More Details | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 62.66 |
| 11 | Vellore Institute of Technology More Details | Vellore | Tamil Nadu | 62.41 |
| 12 | Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research More Details | Ghaziabad | Uttar Pradesh | 59.85 |
| 13 | Anna University More Details | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 59.65 |
| 14 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad More Details | Hyderabad | Telangana | 59.41 |
| 15 | Homi Bhabha National Institute More Details | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 58.88 |
| 16 | Banaras Hindu University More Details | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh | 58.14 |
| 17 | University of Delhi More Details | Delhi | Delhi | 57.45 |
| 18 | Jawaharlal Nehru University More Details | New Delhi | Delhi | 57.33 |
| 19 | Jadavpur University More Details | Kolkata | West Bengal | 56.69 |
| 20 | Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi More Details | New Delhi | Delhi | 55.86 |
| 21 | Indian Institute of Technology Indore More Details | Indore | Madhya Pradesh | 53.71 |
| 22 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli More Details | Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | 53.63 |
| 23 | Aligarh Muslim University More Details | Aligarh | Uttar Pradesh | 53.58 |
| 24 | Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) More Details | Dhanbad | Jharkhand | 52.80 |
| 25 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal More Details | Manipal | Karnataka | 52.48 |
| 26 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani More Details | Pilani | Rajasthan | 52.32 |
| 27 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Pune More Details | Pune | Maharashtra | 52.22 |
| 28 | University of Hyderabad More Details |  | Hyderabad | Telangana | 51.85 |
| 29 | National Institute of Technology Rourkela More Details | | Rourkela | Odisha | 51.32 |
| 30 | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research More Details | | Bengaluru | Karnataka | 51.08 |
| 31 | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar More Details | | Gandhinagar | Gujarat | 50.84 |
| 32 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham More Details | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | 50.83 |
| 33 | Panjab University More Details | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 50.65 |
| 34 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (Deemed-to-be-university) More Details | Patiala | Punjab | 50.06 |
| 35 | Calcutta University More Details | Kolkata | West Bengal | 49.76 |
| 36 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences More Details | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 49.54 |
| 37 | Institute of Chemical Technology More Details | Mumbai | Maharashtra | 48.82 |
| 38 | Bharathiar University More Details | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | 48.72 |
| 39 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology More Details | Chennai | Tamil Nadu | 48.58 |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata More Details | Mohanpur | West Bengal | 46.95 |
| 41 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal More Details | Surathkal | Karnataka | 46.89 |
| 42 | Lovely Professional University More Details | Phagwara | Punjab | 44.87 |
| 43 | Alagappa University More Details | Karaikudi | Tamil Nadu | 44.06 |
| 44 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology More Details | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 43.98 |
| 45 | Amity University More Details | Gautam Budh Nagar | Uttar Pradesh | 43.89 |
| 46 | Indian Institute of Technology Ropar More Details | Rupnagar | Punjab | 43.65 |
| 47 | Malaviya National Institute of Technology More Details | Jaipur | Rajasthan | 43.37 |
| 48 | National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences, Bangalore More Details | Bangalore | Karnataka | 43.35 |
| 49 | Siksha `O` Anusandhan More Details | Bhubaneswar | Odisha | 43.21 |
| 50 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research, Mohali More Details | Mohali | Punjab | 43.15 |
Top Research Institutions in India – Source: NIRF
India is home to a vibrant and dynamic research ecosystem. The institutions listed in this article are just a few of the many that are making significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and technology in India. These institutions are playing an important role in shaping the future of India and the world.
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