NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 is expected in September 2026. Check expected release date, previous year’s NIRF Agriculture ranking, top agriculture colleges, ranking parameters and more. Compare agriculture institutes based on their NIRF scores and ranks.
NIRF Agriculture Rankings 2026
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 has not been released yet. Ministry of Education has yet to announce date for publication of the NIRF 2026 Agriculture Ranking. The ranking will be released under the National Institutional Ranking Framework India Rankings. It will include agriculture institutes evaluated on different ranking parameters.
Students looking for best agriculture colleges in India can check the previous year's ranking until the 2026 list is available. NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2025 is the latest published ranking. It can help candidates compare the performance and national standing of agriculture institutes.
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 is expected to be announced in September 2026. Ministry of Education has not confirmed exact release date. Once published, candidates can check the Agriculture ranking. They can compare participating institutes based on their NIRF scores and rank.
- NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026
- Previous Year’s NIRF Agriculture Ranking
- Top Agriculture Colleges in NIRF 2025
- How is NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 Prepared?
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 will be released by Ministry of Education (MoE) as part of annual India Rankings. The list will cover agriculture institutes that participate in NIRF ranking process and fulfil the required criteria. The ranking will help students know national position of agriculture colleges and universities included in 2026 list.
Students can refer to 2025 ranking to compare agriculture institutes until NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 is announced. They should not choose an agriculture college only on basis of its NIRF rank. Other factors should also be considered before they take admission. It includes course fees, admission requirements, placements, faculty, campus facilities, curriculum, location and internship opportunities.
⚡ NIRF Methodology of Ranking Agriculture Colleges in India
Previous Year’s NIRF Agriculture Ranking
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2025 shows leading agriculture institutes in India. It is based on their performance in Agriculture category. The ranking can help students compare institutes in different states before they apply for admission. Indian Agricultural Research Institute was highest ranked institute for agriculture. Below are agriculture institutes in NIRF 2025 rankings:
| Institute ID |
Institute Name |
State |
NIRF Agriculture Rank 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR-G-U-0101 |
Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
Delhi |
1 |
| IR-G-U-0171 |
ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute |
Haryana |
2 |
| IR-G-U-0381 |
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana |
Punjab |
3 |
| IR-G-U-0500 |
Banaras Hindu University |
Uttar Pradesh |
4 |
| IR-G-U-0518 |
Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar |
Uttar Pradesh |
5 |
| IR-G-U-0485 |
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University |
Tamil Nadu |
6 |
| IR-G-U-0200 |
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir |
Jammu and Kashmir |
7 |
| IR-G-U-0293 |
Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Fisheries University |
Maharashtra |
8 |
| IR-G-U-0554 |
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology |
Uttarakhand |
9 |
| IR-G-U-0159 |
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University |
Haryana |
10 |
| IR-G-U-0248 |
University of Agricultural Sciences |
Karnataka |
11 |
| IR-G-U-0257 |
Kerala Agricultural University |
Kerala |
12 |
| IR-G-C-45375 |
National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management |
Tamil Nadu |
13 |
| IR-G-U-0075 |
Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur |
Bihar |
14 |
| IR-G-U-0497 |
Amity University |
Uttar Pradesh |
15 |
| IR-G-U-0568 |
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya |
West Bengal |
16 |
| IR-G-U-0379 |
Lovely Professional University |
Punjab |
17 |
| IR-G-U-0048 |
Assam Agricultural University |
Assam |
18 |
| IR-G-U-0360 |
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology |
Odisha |
19 |
| IR-G-U-0181 |
Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry |
Himachal Pradesh |
20 |
Top Agriculture Colleges in NIRF 2025
Several agriculture and allied sector institutes across India featured in the NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2025. The ranking includes universities and institutes offering programmes and research in agriculture, veterinary sciences, dairy, fisheries and related fields.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi topped the NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2025 with Rank 1.
- ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana secured Rank 2, followed by Punjab Agricultural University at Rank 3.
- Banaras Hindu University and Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar were placed at Ranks 4 and 5.
- Other institutes among top 20 included Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, and Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University.
How is NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2026 Prepared?
NIRF Agriculture ranking criteria is based on five parameters. These parameters help assess performance and quality of agriculture colleges in India. The key NIRF Agriculture ranking parameters are:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
- Research and Professional Practice (RPC)
- Graduation Outcomes (GO)
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)
- Perception
The final NIRF Agriculture score is calculated with prescribed methodology for Agriculture category.
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