BHU Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, THE, US News, The Week, Times

BHU is a well-known institute of India. It has been evaluated and has received rankings in different areas by various national ranking bodies in distinct categories. BHU secured #18 position in the 'Dental' category by the NIRF rankings. Its consistent high rankings over the years show that it is among the top educational institutions. BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can view this space for more detailed insights into BHU rankings.
- BHU Ranking Highlights 2024
- BHU NIRF Ranking 2023
- BHU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
- BHU QS World University Ranking 2024
- BHU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
- BHU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
- BHU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
- BHU US News Ranking 2023
- BHU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
- BHU The Week Ranking 2023
- BHU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
- BHU Times Ranking 2023
- BHU vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison
- BHU Ranking FAQs
BHU Ranking Highlights 2024
BHU has achieved rankings across various categories as assessed by several significant national ranking bodies, including NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, The Week, Times, and more. These esteemed ranking bodies have consistently awarded BHU with good ranks. For detailed information on BHU rankings, candidates can refer to the table below:
BHU National Ranking 2023 | ||
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Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
NIRF | Management Institutes | 56 |
NIRF | Overall | 11 |
NIRF | University | 5 |
QS World University Rankings | Asia | 199 |
QS World University Rankings | Top Global Universities | 1001-1200 |
Times Higher Education | Overall | 601–800 |
US News | University | 12 |
The Week | Medical | 3 |
The Week | University (Medical) | 3 |
The Week | University | 2 |
BHU NIRF Ranking 2023
As per the overall score, BHU has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Dental' category. Following the provided parameters such as Faculty Quality Weightage and Employability Weightage, the college is ranked at a good position when compared to other universities. The institute is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It is observable that in the 'Dental' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, BHU climbed 3 ranks to #18 rank in the 'Dental' category by the NIRF ranking. BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023.
One can observe that within the category of 'Law', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, BHU fell 2 ranks to #22 rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking. BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
The institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Management Institutes' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, BHU fell 6 ranks to #56 rank in the 'Management Institutes' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
The institute's ranks in the 'Overall' category; have shown a fluctuation when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2023, BHU's rank is #11, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
BHU's rankings in 'University' category have shown a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2023, BHU climbed 1 rank to #5 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. BHU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Refer to the table to find the BHU ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.
Banaras Hindu University is ranked among top institutes under the "Medical" category. The table given below presents a ranking trend of BHU in the Medical category:
Ranking Body | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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NIRF | 07 | 05 | 08 |
BHU NIRF Ranking 2023 | |||
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Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Dental | - | 21 | 18 |
Law | 23 | 20 | 22 |
Management Institutes | 47 | 50 | 56 |
Overall | 10 | 11 | 11 |
University | 3 | 6 | 5 |
BHU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
According to the NIRF ranking 2023, BHU received #18 rank in the 'Dental' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Nair Hospital Dental College, and KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology for NIRF rankings under the 'Dental' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of BHU with other top institutes:
BHU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023 | |||
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College Name | Dental 2023 | ||
BHU | 18 | ||
MAHER | 16 | ||
DMIHER | 17 | ||
Nair Hospital Dental College | 19 | ||
KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 20 |
BHU QS World University Ranking 2024
According to the rankings from QS World University Rankings, BHU outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. In the 'Asia' category, the rankings of the institute have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, BHU climbed 8 ranks to #199 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Southern Asia' category have displayed an increasing trend when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, BHU climbed 3 ranks to #34 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. BHU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023.
In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have displayed constancy in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, BHU's rank is #1001, the same as last year's rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Candidates can review the table below for the BHU QS World University Rankings:
BHU QS World University Ranking 2024 | |||
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Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Asia | - | 207 | 199 |
Southern Asia | - | 37 | 34 |
Top Global Universities | 1001-1200 | 1001-1200 | 1001-1200 |
BHU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
In the latest QS World University Rankings 2024 ranking, BHU has achieved rank #199, while the Jamia Millia Islamia has been ranked at #206. Refer to the table below for the QS World University Rankings's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.
BHU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024 | |||
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College Name | Asia 2024 | ||
BHU | 199 | ||
Amity University Noida | 186 | ||
Calcutta University | 187 | ||
Jamia Millia Islamia | 206 | ||
UniPune | 210 |
BHU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, BHU is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Times Higher Education 2024. It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, BHU's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Check the table below for more details about the BHU ranking 2024:
BHU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024 | |||
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Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Overall | 601–800 | 601–800 | 601–800 |
BHU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2024, BHU received #601–800 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Thapar University, and IIT Guwahati for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of BHU with other top institutes:
BHU vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024 | |||
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College Name | Overall 2024 | ||
BHU | 601–800 | ||
MG University, Kerala | 501–600 | ||
Shoolini University | 501–600 | ||
Thapar University | 601–800 | ||
IIT Guwahati | 601–800 |
BHU US News Ranking 2023
The ranking from US News reveals that BHU holds a higher position than many other institutes, showing that the institute is performing well across various factors evaluated by the US News ranking system. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the BHU ranks by US News 2023:
BHU US News Ranking 2023 | |||
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Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
University | - | - | 12 |
BHU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
Compared to all the universities, BHU has secured a good rank compared to other institutes in the 'University' category by the US News Rankings 2023. Check the following table to know about the US News rankings:
BHU vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023 | |||
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College Name | University 2023 | ||
BHU | 12 | ||
CMC Vellore | 10 | ||
AMU | 11 | ||
AIIMS Delhi | 12 | ||
VIT Vellore | 14 |
BHU The Week Ranking 2023
Throughout the years, BHU The Week ranking reveals that the institute is doing really well in various important aspects, like the education, research, and how well the institute runs overall. These positive rankings not only show that the institute has a good reputation but also that it excels in many different areas, as judged by the strict standards set by The Week.
Refer to the table below for BHU ranking by The Week:
BHU The Week Ranking 2023 | |||
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Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Medical | - | - | 3 |
University (Medical) | - | - | 3 |
University | 2 | - | 2 |
BHU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
BHU has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Medical' category. In 2023, it was ranked #3 in the 'Medical' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:
BHU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023 | |||
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College Name | Medical 2023 | ||
BHU | 3 | ||
Integral University Lucknow | 30 | ||
Career College Bhopal | 31 | ||
PGIMER | 5 | ||
PGIMER | 5 |
BHU Times Ranking 2023
According to Times's ranking, BHU has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'MBA' category. View the table for the BHU rankings 2023:
BHU Times Ranking 2023 | |||
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Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
MBA | - | 102 | - |
BHU vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison
The institute was not ranked for the year 2023. However, for the year 2022, it competes with Amrapali Institute Haldwani, and Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology for the Times 'MBA' category rankings. Check the year-wise Times comparison analysis of the best institutes in this space:
BHU vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2022 | |||
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College Name | MBA 2022 | ||
BHU | 102 | ||
Shri Ram Murti Engineering College Bareilly | 100 | ||
Sanskriti University | 101 | ||
Amrapali Institute Haldwani | 103 | ||
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology | 104 |
In conclusion, BHU has secured a good ranking due to its commendable performance across different evaluation criteria, indicating the institution's overall excellence.
Furthermore, the positive NIRF ranking of the institute confirms its popularity among students who are considering pursuing a degree.
BHU Ranking FAQs
Q. How are BHU's courses ranked in the 'Dental' category by the NIRF rankings?
A. The 'Dental' category at BHU is ranked #18 in 2023 by the NIRF, climbing up 3 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last two years, 'Dental' has displayed an improvement in its ranking. In 2022, the category held the #21 rank, however, there is no rank available for the year 2021.
Q. What is the ranking trend for 'Law' category at BHU in the NIRF rankings?
A. The 'Law' category at BHU has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #23 place in 2021, the category rank bounced to #20 rank in the year 2022. The category is ranked #22 in the year 2023 by the NIRF, falling 2 ranks from last year's rank.
Q. What is the NIRF ranking of BHU in 'Management Institutes' category?
A. BHU achieved a rank of #56 in the 'Management Institutes' category by the NIRF 2023, falling 6 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the category has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The year 2022 was challenging and the category descended to #50 rank, while it was ranked #47 in the year 2021.
Q. What is the NIRF ranking of BHU in 'Overall' category?
A. The rank of BHU is #11 in NIRF in the 'Overall' category 2023, it has the same rank as compared to last year's rank. The institute has volatility over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2022, the institute dropped to #11 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #10.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by NIRF in 'University' category?
A. BHU has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #3 place in 2021, the institute rank fell to #6 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #5 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'University' category, climbing up 1 rank from last year's rank.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by QS World University Rankings in 'Asia' category?
A. BHU has exhibited a consistent improvement in its rankings over the last two years. The institute is ranked #199 in the year 2024 by QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, climbing up 8 ranks from last year's rank. It was ranked #207 in the year 2023 although, it was not ranked in 2022.
Q. What is the ranking of BHU in QS World University Rankings 2023 under 'Southern Asia' category?
A. BHU achieved a rank of #34 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, climbing up 3 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has gone through a continuous progression over the years 2023, and 2024. In the year 2023, the institute received #37 rank, while there is no ranking available in the year 2022.
Q. What is the QS World University Ranking of BHU in 'Top Global Universities' category?
A. The rank of BHU is #1001 in QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category 2024, it has the same rank as compared to last year's rank. The institute has stability over the last three year's rankings.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by Times Higher Education in 'Overall' category?
A. BHU has exhibited stability in its rankings over the last three years.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by US News in 'University' category?
A. BHU was ranked #12 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.
Q. How are BHU's courses ranked in the 'Medical' category by The Week rankings?
A. BHU was ranked #3 by The Week in the 'Medical' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by The Week in 'University (Medical)' category?
A. BHU was ranked #3 by The Week in the 'University (Medical)' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.
Q. What is the rank of BHU by The Week in 'University' category?
A. BHU was ranked #2 by The Week in the 'University' category for years 2023 and 2021. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022.
Q. How are BHU's courses ranked in the 'MBA' category by the Times rankings?
A. BHU was ranked #102 by the Times in the 'MBA' category for the year 2022. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2021.

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Management Trainee | 11% |
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Banaras Hindu University is one of the top universities in India. In NIRF rankings 2023, it is ranked fifth in the university category and 11th in the overall category. BHU is also well-known for its MBA programmes. Its ranking has dropped in 2023 from last year. Mentioned below is the BHU NIRF ranking trend under the Management category: