IPU Ranking 2026: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Outlook, The Week, Times

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IPU stands as a prominent institution in our nation, garnering widespread recognition. It has undergone evaluations by various national ranking bodies, securing commendable rankings across diverse categories, showcasing its excellence in the educational spectrum.

IPU is a famous institute of India. It has been reviewed and has ranked in different categories by various national ranking bodies, highlighting its strengths and achievements in different areas of education. It has consistently received good rankings over the years indicating that it is one of the top institutions to pursue education. Candidates can view this space for a more in-depth understanding of IPU rankings.

Table of contents
  • IPU Ranking Highlights 2026
  • IPU NIRF Ranking 2023
  • IPU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • IPU QS World University Ranking 2024
  • IPU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • IPU Outlook Ranking 2023
  • IPU vs Other Universities: Outlook Ranking Comparison
  • IPU The Week Ranking 2023
  • IPU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
  • IPU Times Ranking 2023
  • IPU vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison
  • IPU Ranking FAQs
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IPU Ranking Highlights 2026

IPU has secured rankings in different categories according to several important national ranking organizations, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Outlook, The Week, Times, etc. These ranking bodies have provided IPU good ranks. Candidates can find the table provided below to learn more about the IPU rankings:

IPU Ranking 2026
Ranking Body Category Rank

QS Rankings 2026

Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 56
QS Rankings 2026 Asian University Rankings 258
QS World Rankings 2026 World University 951-1000

NIRF 2025

State Public Universities 22

NIRF 2025

Law 22

NIRF 2025

Architecture and Planning 36

NIRF 2025

Management 76

NIRF 2025

University 93

QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025

By Subject 651-700

QS Sustainability Ranking 2025

Sustainability 951-960

QS World University Rankings 2025

University 1001-1200
QS World University Ranking 2024 University 1401+
NIRF 2024 Law 17
NIRF 2024 State Public University 21
NIRF 2024

Architecture and Planning

29
NIRF 2024

Management

65
NIRF 2024 University 80
NIRF 2024 Engineering 89

IPU NIRF Ranking 2023

IPU has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Architecture' 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 has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, IPU fell 10 ranks to #84 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.
It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Law' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2023, IPU climbed 4 ranks to #19 rank in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking. IPU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
In the 'Management Institutes' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, IPU fell 4 ranks to #66 rank in the 'Management Institutes' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
It can be seen that the IPU's rankings in 'University' category have displayed an increasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2023, IPU climbed 3 ranks to #74 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. Refer to the table to find the IPU ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.

Q:   What is the rank of GGSIP University?
A:

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is one of the top public universities in New Delhi, India. It is ranked 1401+ in QS World University Rankings 2024. It has also been ranked by NIRF under various categories. Tabulated below is the list of ranks awarded to IP University by international and national organisations under different categories:

Ranking BodyCategoryRanking

QS World University Rankings 2025

University1001-1200
QS World Rankings 2024University1401+
NIRF 2023Law19
NIRF 2023Management66
NIRF 2023University74
NIRF 2023Engineering84
Q:   What is the rank of IP University for MBA?
A:

The University School of Management Studies, which is Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University on-campus business school is ranked #65 in the NIRF 2024 rankings under the Management category. Its rank has improved by one position in 2023. In comparison with 2022 ranking, GGSIPU ranking has slipped from 62nd position in 2022 to 66 in 2023.

Q:   What is the closing rank for BTech +MTech in Chemical Engineering at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University?
A:

GGSIPU's opening and closing rank depends on the category and quota of candidates. For the general category under All India, the closing rank was 135489 in 2024. Cut off are different when it comes to other categories or female candidates and even the domicile of the home state. Admission to BTech +MTech in Chemical Engineering at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University is based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam JEE. Applicants are advised to confirm what category are they applying for while checking for cut-offs.

IPU NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Architecture - 24 -
Engineering 108 74 84
Law 12 23 19
Management Institutes 51 62 66
University 79 77 74

IPU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

The institute was not ranked for the past year. For the year 2022, it competes with BIT Mesra, and NIT Hamirpur for the NIRF 'Architecture' category rankings. Check the year-wise NIRF comparison analysis of the best institutes in this space:

IPU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2022
College Name Architecture 2022
GGSIPU (IP University) 24
Chitkara University 22
Thiagarajar College of Engineering 23
BIT Mesra 25
NIT Hamirpur 26

IPU QS World University Ranking 2024

Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IPU outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position.
Candidates can review the table below for the IPU QS World University Rankings:

IPU QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia - - 501-550
Southern Asia - - 143
Top Global Universities - - 1401

IPU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

In the latest QS World University Rankings 2024 ranking, IPU has achieved rank #501-550, while the Jamia Hamdard University has been ranked at #501-550. Refer to the table below for the QS World University Rankings's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

IPU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
GGSIPU (IP University) 501-550
NIT Surathkal 451-500
Osmania University 451-500
Jamia Hamdard University 501-550
KLE University 501-550

IPU Outlook Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, IPU is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Outlook 2023. Check the table below for more details about the IPU ranking 2023:

IPU Outlook Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
MBA (Government) - - 14

IPU vs Other Universities: Outlook Ranking Comparison

According to the Outlook ranking 2023, IPU received #14 rank in the 'MBA (Government)' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Panjab University, and IIITM Gwalior for Outlook rankings under the 'MBA (Government)' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IPU with other top institutes:

IPU vs Other Institutes: Outlook Ranking 2023
College Name MBA (Government) 2023
GGSIPU (IP University) 14
IIM Kashipur 12
Anna University 13
Panjab University 15
IIITM Gwalior 16

IPU The Week Ranking 2023

The ranking from The Week reveals that IPU holds a higher position than many other institutes, showing that the institute has performed better across various assessing factors of The Week ranking system. Candidates can refer to the table below for a detailed overview of the IPU ranks by The Week 2023:

IPU The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University 35 - 36

IPU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

Compared to all the universities, IPU has secured a good rank compared to other institutes in the 'University' category by The Week Rankings 2023. Check the following table to know about The Week rankings:

IPU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
GGSIPU (IP University) 36
Gauhati University 34
IFHE Hyderabad - ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education 35
HITS ERP 36
Bharati Vidyapeeth 38

IPU Times Ranking 2023

Throughout the years, IPU Times ranking reveals that the institute is doing 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 Times. Refer to the table below for IPU ranking by the Times:

IPU Times Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
MBA - 12 -

IPU vs Other Universities: Times Ranking Comparison

The institute was not ranked for the past year. For the year 2022, it competes with Alliance School of Business, and International School of Business and Media, Mulshi for the Times 'MBA' category rankings. Check the year-wise Times comparison analysis of the best institutes in this space:

IPU vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2022
College Name MBA 2022
GGSIPU (IP University) 12
VGSOM 10
BIIB, Pune 11
Alliance School of Business 13
International School of Business and Media, Mulshi 14

To recap, IPU' good ranking is a result of its strong performance in diverse evaluation criteria, underscoring the institution's overall reputation.
Moreover, the positive NIRF ranking of the institute serves as additional evidence of its popularity among students interested in pursuing a degree.

IPU Ranking FAQs

Q. How are IPU's courses ranked in the 'Architecture' category by the NIRF rankings?

A. IPU was ranked #24 by the NIRF in the 'Architecture' category for the year 2022. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2021.

Q. What is the ranking trend for 'Engineering' category at IPU in the NIRF rankings?

A. The 'Engineering' category at IPU has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #108 place in 2021, the category rank bounced to #74 rank in the year 2022. The category is ranked #84 in the year 2023 by the NIRF, falling 10 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of IPU in 'Law' category?

A. IPU achieved a rank of #19 in the 'Law' category by the NIRF 2023, climbing up 4 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the category has fluctuated over the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The year 2022 was challenging and the category descended to #23 rank, while it was ranked #12 in the year 2021.

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of IPU in 'Management Institutes' category?

A. The rank of IPU in the 'Management Institutes' category is #66 by the NIRF 2023, it fell 4 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The category has a drop over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2022, the category dropped to #62 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #51.

Q. What is the rank of IPU by NIRF in 'University' category?

A. IPU has exhibited a consistent improvement in its rankings over the last three years. From #79 place in 2021, the institute rank bounced to #77 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #74 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'University' category, climbing up 3 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the rank of IPU by QS World University Rankings in 'Asia' category?

A. IPU was ranked #501 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category for the 2024 year. The institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2022.

Q. What is the ranking of IPU in QS World University Rankings 2023 under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. IPU was ranked #143 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category for the year 2024. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2022.

Q. What is the QS World University Ranking of IPU in 'Top Global Universities' category?

A. IPU was ranked #1401 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category for 2024. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2023 and 2022.

Q. How are IPU's courses ranked in the 'MBA (Government)' category by the Outlook rankings?

A. IPU was ranked #14 by the Outlook in the 'MBA (Government)' category for 2023 year. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What is the rank of IPU by The Week in 'University' category?

A. IPU was ranked #36 and #35 by The Week in the 'University' category for years 2023 and 2021, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022.

Q. How are IPU's courses ranked in the 'MBA' category by the Times rankings?

A. IPU was ranked #12 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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