IIT Madras Leads NIRF 2024 Rankings: IISc Bengaluru Tops University Category

For the sixth year in a row, IIT Madras has emerged as the top institution in both 'overall' and 'engineering' categories, while IISc Bengaluru retains its top spot among universities. AIIMS New Delhi ranks as the leading medical college, as per the NIRF 2024 rankings released by the Ministry of Education.

In the highly anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, IIT Madras has once again secured the top spot in both 'overall' and 'engineering' categories for the sixth consecutive year. In the university category, IISc Bengaluru has maintained its first position, a title it has held for the past nine years.

Among colleges, Hindu College, Delhi, took the number one spot, followed by Miranda House, in this year's rankings unveiled by the Ministry of Education on Monday. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has also been recognized as the second-best institution in the 'overall' category.

In the field of engineering, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay clinched the second and third positions, respectively. Meanwhile, IIM-Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta are among the top five in the management category. The ranking framework, now in its ninth edition, evaluates institutions on parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research, and inclusivity.

This year saw the participation of 10,885 higher education institutions. The institutions are evaluated across 16 categories, including newly added ones like state universities and open universities. AIIMS New Delhi has been named the best medical college, retaining its position, while IIT Bombay tops the innovation category. The ranking methodology, overseen by a Core Committee set up by the Ministry of Education, ensures a comprehensive evaluation of institutions on several broad parameters.