Mumbai University Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education

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Mumbai University is one of the renowned institutes in the country. It has been ranked by multiple national ranking bodies under various categories. Mumbai University ranking stood at #96 in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF. Over the years, the institute has always had good rankings, confirming it is one of the best places for learning. Students can check the top Mumbai University ranks in this space.

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  • Mumbai University Ranking Highlights 2024
  • Mumbai University NIRF Ranking 2023
  • Mumbai University vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • Mumbai University QS World University Ranking 2024
  • Mumbai University vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • Mumbai University Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
  • Mumbai University vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • Mumbai University Ranking FAQs
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Mumbai University Ranking Highlights 2024

Mumbai University is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, US News, The Week, Times, QS World University Rankings, etc. These ranking bodies have assigned Mumbai University with good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the Mumbai University rankings:

Mumbai University National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Overall 96
NIRF University 56
QS World University Rankings Asia 291-300
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 67
QS World University Rankings Top Global Universities 751-760
Times Higher Education Overall 1201–1500

Mumbai University NIRF Ranking 2023

Mumbai University is consistently recognized as one of the top institutes across all major categories by NIRF 2023. It has been noticed 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, Mumbai University fell 15 ranks to #96 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. Throughout the preceding two years, the rank has oscillated but is currently stable.
It has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, Mumbai University fell 11 ranks to #56 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. Students can refer to the table below for the Mumbai University NIRF rankings:

Q:   In what colleges of Mumbai University will I get admission for BTech with a rank of 9000 for CSE?
A:

Mumbai University's affiliated colleges accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech courses. Tabulated below are the top three colleges that offer admission through BTech CSE with a rank of 9000 for General category students:

College2023
Thadomal Patel Institute of Technology7261
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering8263
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College13708
Q:   What is the ranking of University of Mumbai?
A:

University of Mumbai has been ranked by NIRF 2023, where it holds the ranking of 96 in the overall category and 56 in Universities. Also Mumbai Universities is ranked 176 by Buisness Today. The rankings covers parameters like "Teaching, Learning, and Resources, " "Research and Professional Practices, " "Graduation Outcomes, " "Outreach and Inclusivity, " and "Perception" in broad strokes.

Q:   What is the rank of Mumbai University in the world?
A:

Mumbai University has been awarded a rank band of 751-760 by the QS World University Ranking 2024. Mumbai University is one of the most prominent university. It has been ranked by various national and international bodies. Tabulated below are the ranks awarded to Mumbai University by various organisations:

Ranking Body

Category

Ranking

QS World Rankings 2024

University

751 - 760

NIRF 2023

University

56

NIRF 2023

Overall

96

QS World Rankings 2023

University

1001 - 1200

QS Asia Rankings 2023

University

301 - 350

 

Mumbai University NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall 96 81 96
University 71 45 56

Mumbai University vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

Based on NIRF ranking 2023, Mumbai University got #96 rank in the 'Overall' category. It stands at par with the leading universities such as Madurai Kamaraj University, and Shiv Nadar University for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category, it is also compared with Banasthali Vidyapith and Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Mumbai University with other top institutes:

Mumbai University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Mumbai University 96
Madurai Kamaraj University 94
Shiv Nadar University 95
Banasthali Vidyapith 97
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 98

Mumbai University QS World University Ranking 2024

According to the QS World University Ranking, Mumbai University surpassed various other institutes. It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, Mumbai University climbed 10 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, Mumbai University fell 2 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
Mumbai University's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, Mumbai University climbed 250 ranks to #751 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Students can check the table below for more details about the Mumbai University ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

Mumbai University QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 271-280 301-350 291-300
Southern Asia - 65 67
Top Global Universities 1001-1200 1001-1200 751-760

Mumbai University vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

Mumbai University has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #291-300 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

Mumbai University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Mumbai University 291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology 271-280
Thapar University 281-290
Madras University 291-300
NIT Rourkela 291-300

Mumbai University Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, Mumbai University has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2023, Mumbai University fell 200 ranks to #1201 rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Examine the table for the Mumbai University rankings 2024:

Mumbai University Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall - 1001–1200 1201–1500

Mumbai University vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2023 ranking, Mumbai University has achieved rank #1201–1500, while the IISER Kolkata has been ranked at #1001–1200. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

Mumbai University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Mumbai University 1201–1500
IISER Kolkata 1001–1200
IISER 1001–1200
Mumbai University 1201–1500
University of Mysore 1201–1500

Concluding the ranking analysis of the above data, it can be said that Mumbai University has received good scores on ranking parameters, ultimately leading to a good rank. Furthermore, Mumbai University's good NIRF ranking validates its popularity among students interested in pursuing a degree programme.

Mumbai University Ranking FAQs

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of Mumbai University in 'Overall' category?

A. This year, Mumbai University fell 15 ranks; and is ranked #96 in 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of Mumbai University has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In 2021, the institute was ranked #96, which improved to #81 rank in 2022.

Q. What are the NIRF rankings of Mumbai University in 'University' category?

A. The 'University' category at Mumbai University is ranked #56 in 2023 by the NIRF, falling 11 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, 'University' has displayed variation in its ranking. In 2021, the category held the #71 rank, which jumped to #45 in the year 2022.

Q. How well ranked is Mumbai University by QS World University Rankings under 'Asia' category?

A. Mumbai University has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #271 place in 2022, the institute rank fell to #301 rank in the year 2023. The institute is ranked #291 in the year 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, climbing up 10 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings for Mumbai University under 'Southern Asia' category?

A. Mumbai University achieved a rank of #67 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, falling down 2 ranks from last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has gone through a continuous regression over the years 2023, and 2024. In the year 2023, the institute got #65 rank, while there is no ranking available in the year 2022.

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

A. This year, Mumbai University climbed 250 ranks; and is ranked #751 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category. As of the latest available data, the ranking of Mumbai University has shown fluctuation in ranking trends over the past three years. In the year 2023, the institute had #1001 rank, the same as in 2022.

Q. What are the Times Higher Education rankings of Mumbai University in 'Overall' category?

A. Mumbai University is ranked #1201 in 2023 by the Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category, falling down 200 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last two years, Mumbai University has displayed a decrease in its ranking. In 2022, the institute held the #1001 rank, however, there is no rank available for the year 2021.

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