New Delhi: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, joined by AICTE Chairperson Professor Anil Sahasrabudhe and Department of Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Murthy, presented the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2024. Hindu College in New Delhi achieved the top position among colleges, overtaking Miranda House, which slipped to second place. St. Stephen’s College secured third place, reflecting a shift from the previous year’s rankings where Miranda House was first, followed by Hindu College and Presidency College Chennai.
This year’s NIRF rankings have expanded to 16 categories from 13, including new ones like state universities, skill universities, and open universities. The rankings assess institutional performance in various fields such as engineering, management, pharmacy, medical, dental, law, architecture, agriculture, and innovation.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras retained its leading position for the sixth year in a row, solidifying its reputation as India’s top institution. IIT Madras also continued as the best engineering college for the ninth consecutive year. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru was named the best university. In management, IIM-Ahmedabad, IIM-Bangalore, and IIM-Calcutta remained top contenders.
The NIRF framework, in its ninth edition, evaluates institutions across five parameters: teaching, learning and resources; research and professional practice; graduation outcomes; outreach and inclusivity; and perception, capturing the evolving landscape of India’s higher education.
Top 10 Colleges in India (NIRF 2024):
1. Hindu College, Delhi
2. Miranda House, Delhi
3. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
4. Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata
5. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, Delhi
6. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
7. PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
8. Loyola College, Chennai
9. Kirori Mal College, Delhi
10. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Check the complete list of top colleges as per NIRF Rankings 2024
