JNU Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, THE, US News, Business Today, The Week

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JNU 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. JNU secured #10 position in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF rankings. It has consistently received good rankings over the years indicating that it is one of the top institutions to pursue education. JNU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can view this space for a more in-depth understanding of JNU rankings.

Table of content
  • JNU Ranking Highlights 2024
  • JNU NIRF Ranking 2023
  • JNU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • JNU QS World University Ranking 2024
  • JNU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • JNU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
  • JNU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • JNU US News Ranking 2023
  • JNU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • JNU Business Today Ranking 2023
  • JNU vs Other Universities: Business Today Ranking Comparison
  • JNU The Week Ranking 2023
  • JNU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
  • JNU Ranking FAQs
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JNU Ranking Highlights 2024

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

JNU National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Overall 10
NIRF University 2
QS World University Rankings Asia 117
QS World University Rankings Top Global Universities 601-610
Times Higher Education Overall 601–800
US News University 24
Business Today MBA 230
The Week University 1

JNU NIRF Ranking 2023

JNU has been ranked well by the NIRF under the 'Overall' 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 in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, JNU's rank is #10, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. JNU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been seen that within the category of 'University', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, JNU's rank is #2, the same as last year's rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. JNU ranked in the top 3 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Refer to the table to find the JNU ranking. The table provides valuable information about the performance and standing of the institute in respective categories.

Q:   Can I get admission in JNU for BTech Electronics & Communication, if my rank is between 45000 and 50000?
A:

Last year, the closing rank for BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering was 48464, which is very close to this range. Thus, you have a good chance of getting selected. This was for the General category under the All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one cannot afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut-offs keep changing year on year, it is advisable to try to score better ranks to increase your chances of getting admission to Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Q:   Does JNU has a good ranking for its MBA course?
A:

JNU has a good ranking under the "University" category - 2nd position in NIRF rankings 2025. However, the university has not received a lot of ranking under "Management" category. QS World University Rankings 2026 have been released. According to the same, IIT Kharagpur ranks at #558 under the category "World Universities". 

Q:   What is the rank of JNU in the world?
A:

Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi (JNU) is ranked 558 by the QS World Rankings 2026 under the 'University' category. The university is ranked as on its performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. The below-mentioned are the Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi (JNU) rankings for 2025:

JNU National Ranking 2025
Ranking BodyCategoryRank

NIRF 2025 

Universities

2

NIRF 2025

Overall

9

NIRF Rankings 2025

Research Institutions

21

JNU NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall 9 10 10
University 2 2 2

JNU vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, JNU received #10 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as BHU, and Jamia Millia Islamia for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of JNU with other top institutes:

JNU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
JNU 10
IIT Roorkee 8
IIT Guwahati 9
BHU 11
Jamia Millia Islamia 12

JNU QS World University Ranking 2024

Through the years, the QS World University Rankings for JNU indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial areas such as the quality of education, conducting impactful research, the expertise of faculty members, and overall institutional management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the QS World University Rankings. It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, JNU climbed 2 ranks to #117 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, JNU's rank is #15, the same as last year's rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. JNU ranked in the top 50 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2023.
It can be seen that the JNU's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, JNU's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Check the JNU rankings by the QS World University Rankings in the table provided below:

JNU QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 107 119 117
Southern Asia - 15 15
Top Global Universities 561-570 601-650 601-610

JNU vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

JNU has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #117 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

JNU vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
JNU 117
IIT Guwahati 111
IIT Roorkee 116
Chandigarh University 149
VIT Vellore 163

JNU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

Based on the rankings from Times Higher Education, JNU outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, JNU's rank is #601, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Candidates can review the table below for the JNU Times Higher Education rankings:

JNU Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 601–800 601–800 601–800

JNU vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, JNU has achieved rank #601–800, while the Thapar University has been ranked at #601–800. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

JNU vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
JNU 601–800
MG University, Kerala 501–600
Shoolini University 501–600
Thapar University 601–800
IIT Guwahati 601–800

JNU US News Ranking 2023

According to the rankings from US News, JNU has received better rank as compared with various other institutes. Candidates are encouraged to examine the table provided below, to obtain valuable insights about the JNU US News rankings:

JNU US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 24

JNU vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

JNU has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #24 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

JNU vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
JNU 24
Manipal University 22
PGIMER 23
IIT Guwahati 25
IIT Indore 26

JNU Business Today Ranking 2023

As per the Business Today ranking, JNU has secured a superior rank compared to numerous other institutes, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the Business Today ranking system. Students can check the table below for a comprehensive overview of JNU rankings 2023:

JNU Business Today Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
MBA - - 230

JNU vs Other Universities: Business Today Ranking Comparison

JNU consistently performs well in the 'MBA' category in the Business Today rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #230 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, MIET Meerut, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

JNU vs Other Institutes: Business Today Ranking 2023
College Name MBA 2023
JNU 230
Prestige Institute of Management Dewas 228
Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology (CIMAT) 229
MIET Meerut 230
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International School of Textiles and Management 232

JNU The Week Ranking 2023

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

JNU The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University 1 - 1

JNU vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

According to The Week ranking 2023, JNU received #1 rank in the 'University' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as BHU, and DU for The Week rankings under the 'University' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of JNU with other top institutes:

JNU vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
JNU 1
BHU 2
DU 3

To recap, JNU' 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.

JNU Ranking FAQs

Q. How well ranked is JNU by NIRF under 'Overall' category?

A. The rank of JNU is #10 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 #10 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #9.

Q. What are the NIRF rankings for JNU under 'University' category?

A. This year, JNU's rank is the same as last year's; and is ranked #2 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'University' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of JNU has shown stability in ranking trends over the past three years.

Q. How is JNU ranked in the QS World University Rankings under 'Asia' category?

A. JNU is ranked #117 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, climbing up 2 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, JNU has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2022, the institute held the #107 rank, which slipped to #119 in the year 2023.

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

A. JNU has shown stability in its rankings over the last two years. The institute is ranked #15 in the year 2024 by QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category, the same as last year's rank. Although, it was not ranked in 2022.

Q. How well ranked is JNU by QS World University Rankings under 'Top Global Universities' category?

A. The rank of JNU is #601 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 volatility over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2023, the institute dropped to #601 rank, while in the year 2022, it was ranked #

Q. What are the Times Higher Education rankings for JNU under 'Overall' category?

A. This year, JNU's rank is the same as last year's; and is ranked #601 in 2024 by the Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of JNU has shown stability in ranking trends over the past three years.

Q. How is JNU ranked in the US News under 'University' category?

A. JNU was ranked #24 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. What is the Business Today ranking of JNU in 'MBA' category?

A. JNU was ranked #230 by the Business Today in the 'MBA' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. How well ranked is JNU by The Week under 'University' category?

A. JNU was ranked #1 by The Week in the 'University' category for years 2023 and 2021. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022.

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