Top 10 Universities in India 2026: Check Previous Year NIRF Ranking

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Planning to do a UG or PG degree from a top university in India? India is home to some of the most prominent universities in the world owing to its rich and dynamic educational environment. NIRF Rankings for top universities in India have been released. IISc Bangalore has retained the top spot for the eight year in a row. Find out which are th

Top Universities in India as per NIRF Ranking include leading institutions These are IISc Bangalore, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Jamia Millia Islamia and Banaras Hindu University. Check latest NIRF University Ranking, top universities, rankings and key details here.

Top Universities in India as per NIRF Ranking can help students identify some of leading universities for higher education. NIRF Ranking is released by Ministry of Education to assess and rank higher education institutions in India based on parameters. These include teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes and other performance factors.

NIRF Ranking 2026 has not been released yet. The official release date has also not been announced. Students can refer to NIRF University Ranking 2025. It is latest available ranking. The list provides information about leading universities in India and their positions in the ranking.

Students can check top 10 universities in India as per NIRF Ranking 2025 in this article. The ranking can help candidates compare universities when they plan their higher education. Students should also check other factors before they select a university. These are courses, fees, admission process, faculty, infrastructure, placements and research facilities.

NIRF University Ranking is a useful reference for students looking for leading universities in India. They can also compare rankings across different years to understand how position of universities has changed over time.

IISc Bangalore has secured first position in NIRF Ranking 2025 under University category. Other universities featured among top ranks include Jawaharlal Nehru University at Rank 2, Manipal Academy of Higher Education at Rank 3, Jamia Millia Islamia at Rank 4 and Banaras Hindu University at Rank 5.

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NIRF Ranking Parameters
Top 10 Universities in India
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal
Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu

NIRF Ranking Parameters

Below is the list of parameters upon which NIRF, National Institutional Ranking Framework, has given accreditations and ranking to the institutes and universities of the nation.

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)

Student Strength, including Doctoral Students (SS)
Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR)
Combined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)
Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU)

Research and Professional Practice (RP)

Combined metric for Publications (PU)
Combined metric for Quality of Publications (QP)
IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)
Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)

Graduation Outcomes (GO)

Metric for University Examinations (GUE)
Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)

Percentage of Students from Other States/Countries (Region Diversity RD)
Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD)
Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)
Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)
Perception (PR) Ranking

Candidates aspiring to these top colleges can check out the NIRF Ranking report from here: NIRF Ranking Report 2024

Note: The Parameters given in this page are for overall only.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is a good score in CUET PG for DU admissions?

Delhi University has not released the MSc course wise cut off for the academic session . However, candidates can go through the table below for the expected good score in CUET PG examination in order to get the seat in the MSc courses offered by DU.

DU PG Courses Expected Cut Offs
Course	GEN	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
1. M.A. Arabic	170-180	150-160	130-138	100-110	160
2. M.A. Buddhist Studies	165-170	155-160	120-130	115-125	150
3. M.A. English	200-220	170-180	150-170	145-160	190
4. M.A. French Studies 5. M.A. German Studies 6. M.A. Hispanic Studies 7. M.A. Italian Studies	-	-	-	-	-
8. M.A. Hindi	200-230	215-225	198-215	170-180	178
9. Bachelor of Library and Information Science (PG) 10. Master of Library & Information Science	190-200 180-195	180-192 170-182	160-176 155-170	150-160 144-160	180 170
11. M.A. Linguistics	200-210	185-199	172-185	160	185
12. M.A. Bengali 13. M.A. Comparative Indian Literature 14. M.A. Tamil	180-195	185-199	172-185	160	185
15. M.A. Persian	175-195	166-179	155-170	140-150	160
16. M.A. Philosophy	130-150	100-120	80-95	60-79	100-110
17. M.A. Psychology 18. M.A. Applied Psychology	170-180	155-175	155-175	140-150	130
19. M.A. Punjabi	130-140	120-132	100-110	85-98	110
20. M.A. Sanskrit	150-160	140-155	125-140	112-125	130
21. M.A. Russian Studies	120-135	110-127	90-105	75-90	105
22. M.A. Urdu	180-195	155-175	155-175	140-150	130
23. M.Com. 24. MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD) 25. MBA - International Business (MBA - IB)	200-210	190-210	175-190	160-180	170
26. MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM)	210-220	190-210	175-190	160-180	170
27. B.Ed. 28. B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) 29. B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment) 30. M.Ed.	180-210	175-190	155-175	140-150	130
31. M.Sc. Bio-Chemistry	270-290	250-265	245-260	230-245	250
32. M.Sc. Electronics 33. M. Tech. Microwave Electronics	240-265	230-240	200-210	180-200	220
34. M.Sc. Genetics	270-290	250-265	245-260	230-245	250
35. M.Sc. Informatics	280-290	250-265	245-260	230-245	250
36. M.Sc. Microbiology	250-265	230-255	215-260	190-210	220
37. Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.) 38. Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED.	220-230	200-210	180-190	160-180	200
39. M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology	250-260	235-255	215-230	190-210	235
40. LL.B. 41. LL.M.	210-230	200-210	180-190	160-180	200
42. M.C.A. 43. M.Sc. Computer Science	210-225	200-210	180-190	160-180	200
44. M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics	180-190	175	155-175	140-150	130
45. M.Sc. Operational Research 46. M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research	190-210	175-190	155-175	140-150	130
47. M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics	220-230	175-190	155-175	140-150	130
48. M.A. Music (Hindustani: Vocal / Instrumental) 49. M.A. Karnataka (Music: Vocal / Instrumental) 50. M.A. Music (Percussion Tabla / Pakhawaj)	160-170	140-155	125-140	112-125	130
51. M.Sc. Anthropology 52. M.Sc. Forensic Science	190-210	175-180	155-170	132-155	170
53. M.Sc. Botany	220-250	200-210	180-190	160-180	200
54. M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences	250-260	230-240	210-230	190-200	230
55. M.Sc. Chemistry	200-220	190-200	170-190	155-180	190
56. M.A. Environmental Studies 57. M.Sc. Environmental Studies	210-225	200-210	180-190	160-170	190
58. M.Sc. Geology	190-215	175-190	160-180	150-170	180
59. M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies 60. M.Sc. Food & Nutrition 61. M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science 62. M.Sc. Development Communication & Extension 63. M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application	200-220	195-210	180-190	170-180	190
64. M.Sc. Physics	185-200	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
65. M.Sc. Zoology	230-245	218-230	200-220	190-210	220
66. M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension	190-200	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
67. M.A. East Asian Studies 68. M.A. Japanese	160-170	150-170	130-150	120-130	170
69. M.A. Economics	190-210	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
70. M.A. Geography	175-190	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
71. M.A. History	190-210	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
72. M.A. Political Science	175-187	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
73. M.A. Social Work	188-200	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
74. M.A. Sociology	175-190	160-170	140-150	120-130	160
75. M.Sc. Mathematics Education	200-210	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
76. Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL)	190-210	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
77. Master of Business Administration (MBA)	195-225	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
78. MBA - Business Economics (MBA – BE)	180-195	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
79. Master of Fine Arts (MFA)	160-180	-	-	-	-
80. M.Sc. Nursing	210-220	170-180	150-160	130-150	170
81. Masters in Journalism	180-195	170-180	150-160	130-150	170

Q: What courses are offered at IISERs?

IISERs offer admission into courses leading to BSMS Dual Degree and BS Degree (only at IISER Bhopal) Programs. Below are the programmes offered by IISERs:

Biological Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Earth & Climate Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences
Economic Sciences
Engineering Sciences (Chemical Engineering, Data Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science)
Geological Sciences
Integrated & Interdisciplinary Sciences (Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences)
Mathematical Sciences
Physical Sciences.

Q: What is IISER qualifying cut-off?

Students need to get 100+ marks in the IISER entrance exam to qualify. The qualifying cutoff varies category-wise. Students who score above the IISER qualifying cutoff can appear for the counselling process.

Q: How many seats are in IISER 2026?

There are 2343 seats, including supernumerary seats for BS-MS / BS / B.Tech. programmes.

BS-MS programme seat matrix

IISER	Total Seats
IISER Berhampur	300
IISER Bhopal	300
IISER Kolkata	280
IISER Kolkata (BS-MS in Computational and Data Sciences)	30
IISER Pune	288
IISER Mohali	275
IISER Thiruvananthapuram	320
IISER Tirupati	250

Top 10 Universities in India

Given in the table below is the list of the top 10 universities in India as per NIRF Ranking 2025, 2024 and 2023. Also, check scores and other important details of the 10 best universities in India at the end of the table.

Name of the University	NIRF Ranking 2024	NIRF Ranking 2024	NIRF Ranking 2023
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore	1	1	1
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi	2	2	2
Jamia Milia Islamia	4	3	3
University of Delhi	5	6	11
Jadavpur University, Kolkata	9	9	4
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore	8	7	7
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi	6	5	5
Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal	3	4	6
Aligarh Muslim University	10	8	9
Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani	7	19	20

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Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore

(NIRF Rank 1)

One of the best institutes for advanced scientific and technological research and education in India, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has topped the NIRF Ranking 2025 with a whopping total score of 85.05. Divisions under which the institute offers various Science courses to students include Division of Biological Sciences, Division of Chemical Sciences, the Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences, the Division of Electrical Sciences, Division of Mechanical Sciences, and the Division of Interdisciplinary Research.

Departments at IISc Bangalore

Division of Biological Sciences
Division of Chemical Sciences
Division of Electrical, Electronics, and Computer Science (EECS)
Division of Interdisciplinary Sciences
Division of Mechanical Sciences
Division of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Courses available at IISc Bangalore

Here is the list of courses available at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the candidates:

UG Level

PG Level

Bachelor of Science (Research) - Admission through IAT channel
BTech in Mathematics and Computing-

M. Tech. and M. Des. Programmes- The Institute offers three Master’s programmes based on course work: Master of Technology (M. Tech.), Master of Design (M. Des.) and Master of Management (M. Mgt.). Details of the Master of Management (M. Mgt.).
M. Mgt. Programme- The Department of Management Studies at IISc offers the Master of Management program to give exposure and training in Management and Business Analytics.
M.Tech through CFTI Mode- IISc will be admitting students from CFTI (Graduates with a minimum duration of 4 years with specialisation as mentioned for each participating M.Tech discipline) with CGPA ≥ 8.0 directly to M.Tech.
M Sc Programmes: Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences: The Institute offers new and exciting opportunities to Bachelor’s degree holders with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of Life and Chemical Sciences leading to an M Sc degree. These 2 years Master’s degree programs consist of foundational and flexible coursework and hands-on laboratory training.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will CUET PG cutoff marks be out?

CUET PG cutoff marks are not declared by single authority, but the universities set their own cutoff for specific courses right after the results are declared.

Q: What factors determine the CUET PG Cut off?

CUET PG cutoff mainly depends on the following -

difficulty level
number of seats available
total number of test takers
NIRF rankings
category of student

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

Q: Does IISER release the IAT cutoff?

Following the previous years' trends, the exam officials release the round-wise IISER institute-wise closing ranks. IAT cutoff marks refer to the minimum marks test takers need to score to get admission in the programmes offered by the participating institutes.

Q: What are the different channels for getting admission in IISER Colleges?

Earlier, there were three channels through which candidates could get admissions to the courses offered at IISER institutions, IISc Bangalore and IIT Madras. From the academic session 2025, admissions are done through the IAT exam channel only, and the other two channels, including JEE Main and KVPY scores, have been discontinued.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

(NIRF Rank 2)

One of the leading universities in India, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is a popular choice among students for pursuing Humanities courses. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has declared many of the academic centres of the university as ‘Centres of Excellence’. JNU stood at second position with a score of 71.00.

Different schools under which the varsity offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students are School of Arts & Aesthetics; School of Biotechnology; School of Computational and Integrative Sciences; School of Computer and Systems Sciences; School of Engineering; School of Environmental Sciences; School of International Studies; School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies; School of Life Sciences; Atal Bihari Vajpayee School of Management and Entrepreneurship; School of Physical Sciences; School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies; and School of Social Sciences.

Courses available at JNU

Here is the list of courses available at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels for the candidates:

Jawaharlal Nehru University offers admission to its various Undergraduate level and Certificate of Proficiency Programmes through CUET. These UG-level programs including BA, BSc are offered in various subjects such as Pashto, Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish, Ayurveda Biology and more.

Check out the JNU CUET UG courses offered and eligibility criteria here:

JNU Admission Through CUET: Courses Offered

JNU offers PG admission in MA, MSc, MTech, MPD branches. The programmes are being offered in various streams. Students aspiring to do PG courses must know the list of PG programmes offered by JNU and its eligibility criteria here in order to appear in CUET PG examination.

Check out the JNU CUET PG courses offered and eligibility criteria here: JNU PG Admissions: Courses Offered and Eligibility Criteria

Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal

(NIRF Rank 3)

Formerly known as Manipal University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education is deemed-to-be-university located in the state of Karnataka. The varsity has off-campuses in Mangalore and Bangalore and off-shore campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. The Mangalore campus of the varsity offers courses in medical, dental, and nursing streams. The Bangalore campus offers Regenerative Medicine courses. The Dubai campus offers courses in engineering, management and architecture, and the Melaka (Malaysia) campus offers programmes in medicine and dentistry. Manipal Academy of Higher Education stood at Rank 3 under the University category with a score 69.25.

Courses Offered

Faculty	Program Level	Streams / Areas	Sample Degrees Offered
Health Sciences	Undergraduate	Allied Health, Biotherapeutics, Dentistry, Integrative Medicine, Life Science, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Regenerative Medicine, Virology	BPT, BOT, BASLP, B.Sc. in Medical Lab Technology, B.Pharm, BDS, MBBS
	Postgraduate	MSc in Clinical Psychology, Renal Replacement Therapy, Health Informatics; MPT, MOT, M.Optom; MDS, MD/MS, MCh, DM; MPH, MHA	MSc Medical Imaging Tech, MPT (Neurosciences), MSc Virology, MDS Orthodontics, MD General Medicine, DM Cardiology, MCh Urology
	Doctoral & Super‑Specialty	PhD, DM, MCh, integrated MD‑PhD, fellowship programs	Integrated MD‑PhD, various DM/MCh specialties, clinical fellowships in interventional radiology, oncology, etc.
Technology & Science	Undergraduate	Architecture, Engineering, Design & Arts, Information Science, Natural & Basic Sciences	B.Tech (CS, ECE, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, Media Technology), B.Arch, B.Des (Fashion, Interior), B.Sc in Animation, B.Sc Sciences
	Postgraduate	M.Tech (AI/ML, EV, IoT), MSc (Biostatistics, Biochemistry), MCA, Integrated MBA	M.Tech Thermal Sciences, MSc Biophysics, MCA, M.Des Urban Design, MA Fashion Management
	Research & Doctoral	PhD in Engineering, Basic Sciences, Design, Information Science	PhD programs across engineering & technology disciplines
Management, Humanities, Law & Social Sciences	Undergraduate	Management, Commerce, Economics, European Studies, IR, Humanities, Languages, Library Science, Media & Communication, Law, Public Policy	BBA, B.Com (Professional, BPS), BA (English, Sociology, European Studies), LL.B, BA Media & Communication
	Postgraduate	MBA, MA, M.Com, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Economics, LL.M, Postgrad Diplomas, Fellowship	MBA Global Business, MA Public Policy, LL.M, MSc Financial Economics, ML&D Marketing Analytics
	Research	PhD in management, humanities, law and social sciences	Doctoral studies available across disciplines

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the total number of seats offered at IISER institutes through IAT scores?

There are a total of 2,363 seats offered at the IISER institutes through IAT scores. The courses offered are BS-MS, BS and BTech.

Q: What is the cut-off rank for IISER?

The cutoff rank for IISER will be released online. Meanwhile, students can check the previous year cutoff of IISER to know what rank is required for admission.

Q: Who will determine the final merit list for CUET PG Admission?

NTA will generate the CUET PG score card, and no separate merit list will be announced. It will share the scorecards with the participating institutes. They will conduct the counselling process separately. During this process, the universities will release separate merit lists.

Q: Does Faculty of Law, BHU accept CUET-PG score for LLM admission?

Yes, the Faculty of Law, BHU accepts CUET-PG scores for admission to LLM courses. Candidates seeking admission must have a valid score in the national-level examination. In 2025, the cutoff marks for the one-year LLM and two-year LLM courses stood at 187 and 185, respectively. The mentioned cutoff was for the applicants belonging to the General All-India category.

Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi

(NIRF Rank 4)

Jamia Milia Islamia, also known as JMI is a central university located in Delhi. It was established in 1920 and is recognised by the UGC. It is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is accredited with an “A” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Jamia Milia Islamia has been ranked 4 under the University category with a score of 69.10.

Courses available at Jamia Milia Islamia

Here is the list of courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level for the candidates:

UG Level

PG Level

BTech- The candidate needs to qualify JEE (main) exam conducted by NTA (National TestingAgency)
BArch- The candidate needs to qualify National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture.
BDS- based on the rank of NEETExamination-2024 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA)
BA Arabic, English, Hindi, Mass Media Hindi, History, Islamic Studies, Persian, Urdu, Korean Language, Sanskrit etc.
BBA
BCom
BSc

MA Arabic, English, Hindi, History, Islamic Studies, Persian Urdu,
MA Economics, Political Science, Human Rights & Duties Education, Public Administration
PG Diploma
MA/MSc Development Extension,
MSc
MCom business administration

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

(NIRF Rank 9)

Established in 1955, Jadavpur University is known for its courses offered in the field of Technology, Science and Arts. The University is semi-residential and has two campuses – Jadavpur (spread over 58 acres) and Salt Lake (spread across 26 acres). Major disciplines in which Jadavpur University offers courses to students are Humanities, Science, and Engineering and Technology. The Jadavpur University stood at Rank 9 under the University category in NIRF Ranking 2025 with a score 65.42.

Courses available at Jadavpur University

Here is the list of courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level for the candidates:

UG Level	PG Level
BSc Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, GeographyFood Science and nutrition management, Interior design, etc. BE in Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical, Food Technology and Biochemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics etc. BPEd BBA	MSc in Biotechnology, Mathematics, Applied Geology, Chemistry, Physics, Food and Nutrition etc. MA in Journalism and Mass Communication, Political Science, English, Film studies, Economics, Sociology etc. MCA BEd PG Diploma Courses

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the Masters courses offered through CUET PG?

CUET PG is a national-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to pursue their Masters degree from the central universities. From the past years, many other state, private, and deemed universities is participating in the CUET PG examination. The examination will offer admission to a range of master's courses including normal and professional degree courses:

PG Courses	Professional Degree Courses
MA MSc MCA MCom MFA	MBA LLB LLM BEd MEd

Q: Are there any Supernumerary seats in the PG admissions of University of Delhi?

In the University of Delhi, following categories are offered supernumerary seats:

PwBD : Persons with Benchmark Disabilities

CW : Children/Widows of Personnel of the Armed Forces including Para-Military

Sports: Sports (wherever applicable)

WQ : Ward Quota of Employees of University of Delhi

OQ: Orphans Quota

Q: What is the CUET PG Participating Universities ownership wise listing?

Candidates can check out the categerization of CUET PG participating universities/ institutes (Tentative) from below:

Participating Institute Ownership	Number of Institutes
Central University/ Institution	41
State University	34
Deemed University	9
Private University	49
Other University	0

Q: What are the various courses offered in CUET PG exam by University of Delhi?

There are a total of 88 masters degree courses offered at University of Delhi through CUET PG examiantion across all the domains. Candidtaes can check out the complte list of courses offered from here:

Programme/ Course offered	Test Paper Code
M.A. Arabic	LAQP05
M.A. Buddhist	ACQP04
M.A. English	LAQP01
M.A. French Studies	LAQP10
M.A. German Studies	LAQP12
M.A. Hispanic Studies	LAQP14
M.A. Italian Studies	LAQP41
M.A. Hindi	LAQP02
Bachelor in Library & Information Sciences	COQP11
Master in Library & InformationSciences	COQP13
M.A. Linguistics	LAQP04
M.A. Bengali	LAQP07
M.A. Tamil	LAQP35
M.A. Comparative Indian Literature	LAQP01
M.A. Philosophy	HUQP16
M.A. Psychology	HUQP20
M.A. Applied Psychology	HUQP20
M.A. Punjabi	LAQP33
M.A. Sanskrit	LAQP03
M.A. Russian	LAQP34
M.A. Urdu	LAQP37
M.Com.	COQP08
Bachelor in Education	COQP06
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Mathematics)	COQP07
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Languages)	COQP05
1B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Social Science)	COQP04
Master of Education	COQP15
M.Sc. Biophysics	SCQP17
M.Sc. Electronics	MTQP05
M.Tech. (Microwave Electronics)	MTQP05
M.Sc. Genetics	SCQP17
M.Sc. Informatics	MTQP05
M.Sc. Micbrobiology	SCQP03
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)	COQP11
Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)	COQP18
M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology	SCQP17
LL.B.	COQP11
LL.M.	COQP14
Master of Computer Application	SCQP09
M.Sc. Computer Science	SCQP09
M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics	SCQP19
Master of Operational Research	SCQP09
M.A. in Hindustani Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Sitar/Sarod/Veena/Violin/Guitar)	HUQP14
M.A. in Karnatak Music - Vocal/Instrumental (Veena/Violin)	HUQP12
M.A. in Percussion (Tabla/Pakhawaj)	HUQP25
M.Sc. Anthropology	HUQP02
M.Sc. Forensic Science	SCQP13
M.Sc. Botany	SCQP07
M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences	SCQP17
M.Sc. Chemistry	SCQP08
M.A. Environmental Studies	SCQP11/COQP02
M.Sc. Environmental Studies	SCQP11
M.Sc. Geology	SCQP14
M.Sc. Food and Nutrition	HUQP11
M.Sc. Resource Management &Design Application	HUQP11
M.Sc. Human Development & Childhood Studies	HUQP11
M.Sc. Development , Communication & Extension	HUQP11
M.Sc. Physics	SCQP24
M.Sc. Zoology	SCQP17
M.A. Life Long Learning &Extension	COQP03
M.A. East Asian Studies	COQP11
M.A. Japanese	LAQP15
M.A. Economics	COQP10
M.A. Geography	HUQP08
M.A. History	HUQP09
M.A. Political Science	HUQP18
M.A. Social Work	HUQP21
M.A. Sociology	HUQP22
M.Sc. (Mathematics Education)	COQP03/COQP06
M.A. Journalism	COQP17
Master in Respiratory Theory	SCQP21
M.A. in Hindu Studies	ACQP08
M.A. in Chinese	LAQP09
M.A. Korean Studies	LAQP20
Master of Physiotherapy	SCQP21
M.A. Persian	LAQP30
M.Sc. Biochemistry	SCQP17
M.A./M.Sc. Statistics	SCQP27
M.Sc. Fabric & Apparel Science	HUQP11
M.A. African Studies	COQP11
B.Ed. Special Education (ID)	COQP03
B.Ed. (Pedagogy courses: Commerce, Punjabi, Urdu, Home Science)	COQP08, COQP03
Bachelor in Education (VI)	COQP03
MFA (Applied Art)	HUQP03
Master in Public Health	COQP19
MFA (Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking and Visual Communication)	HUQP07

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

(NIRF Rank 6)

An internationally recognised university, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is popular for its research-related courses offered under Humanities and Science streams. The university has six centers of advanced studies, 10 departments under the Special Assistance Programme and a large number of specialised research centres. The university claims the title of largest residential university in Asia. The main campus of this central university is spread over an area of 1,300 acres. BHU stood at 6th position with a score of 67.28.

Read More: NIRF Ranking Report 2024- BHU

Courses available at BHU

Here is the list of courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level for the candidates:

B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences B.A. (Hons.) Social Sciences
B.A. LL.B
B.A.(Hons.) Arts
B.Com.(Hons.) / B.Com.(Hons.)-FMM
B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture
B.Sc.(Hons.) Biology Group
B.Tech. in Dairy Technology
B.Tech. in Food Technology
B.Voc. (Fashion Technology & Apparel Designing)
B.Voc. (Modern Office Management)
B.Voc. in Food Processing & Management
B.Voc. in Hospitality & Tourism Management
B.Voc. in Hospitality & Tourism Management
B.Voc. in Medical Lab Technology
B.Voc. in Retail & Logistics Management
BFA BFA
BPA BPA

BHU will be offering 118 PG courses in various domains like MSc, MA, MTech, MFA, MPH, and other PG degrees through the CUET PG examination. Before applying to CUET PG registration, candidates must check the CUET PG eligibility criteria of the course in which they want to appear.

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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

(NIRF Rank 8)

Multi-campus, multi-disciplinary research academia, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is known to be one of the best research institutions in India. The university is spread across six campuses in three states of India – Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Various schools/ departments under which the varsity offers different courses to students are Centre for Allied Health Sciences, School of Arts & Science, School of Ayurveda, School of Biotechnology, School of Business, Department of Communication, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Engineering, Medicine, Centre for Nanosciences, College of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and Department of Social Work. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham secured rank 8 with a score of 67.05.

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Vellore Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu

(NIRF Rank 14)

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was established under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act, 1956, and was founded in 1984 as a self-financing institution called the Vellore Engineering College. The Union Ministry of Human Resources Development conferred University status on Vellore Engineering College in 2001. VIT stood at NIRF rank 14 with a score of 64.64.

Courses Offered

Level	Course Name	Specializations / Discipline
UG	B.Tech	CSE (AI/ML, Data Science, Cyber Security, Bioinformatics, IoT, Blockchain, Robotics), ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Mechatronics, Chemical, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Fashion Technology
UG	B.Arch	Architecture
UG	B.Des	Industrial Design
UG	B.Sc	Computer Science, Multimedia & Animation, Visual Communication, Physics, Chemistry, Maths
UG	BCA	Computer Applications
UG	BBA (Hons.)	General, Finance, Marketing, HR
UG	B.Com (Hons.)	Accounting, Taxation, Finance
UG	B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture	Agriculture
UG	BA LL.B (Hons.)	Integrated Law with Arts
UG	BBA LL.B (Hons.)	Integrated Law with Management
PG	M.Tech	CSE (AI/ML, Big Data, Cyber Forensics), VLSI, IoT, Power Systems, Structural Engg, Automotive, Embedded Systems, Construction Tech
PG	M.Sc	Biotechnology, Biomedical Genetics, Applied Microbiology, Chemistry, Data Science, Physics, Business Statistics, Economics
PG	MCA	Computer Applications
PG	MBA	General Management
PG	M.Des	Industrial Design
PG	M.Arch	Architecture
PG	MSW	Master of Social Work
PG	LL.M	Corporate Law, IPR, International Law
Integrated	M.Tech (5-year)	Construction Technology & Management
Integrated	M.Sc (5-year)	Software Engineering
Research	Ph.D.	Engineering, Sciences, Law, Management, Social Work, Architecture

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