National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The methodology draws from the overall recommendations and broad understanding arrived at by a Core Committee set up by Ministry of Education, to identify the broad parameters for ranking various universities and institutions. This institution releases rankings every year.  We have curated  in depth information about top five universities as per the NIRF ranking.

Indian Institute Of Science, Bangalore

One of the most seasoned organizations built up in 1909 is known for its exploration and advanced education in Engineering, Science, Management, and Design. At the university level and in general classification, it is positioned first for three sequential years. This university is research-oriented.

Admission Process:

Admission here is only through the entrance examination. The fee of Application form for UG is INR 500 and fir PG is INR 800.

Courses Offered:

B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech, M.Mgt, M.Des, M.Sc.+ Ph.D, Ph.D

Exam Criteria:

JEE Main/ NEET-UG/ JEE Advanced/ GATE

Fee Structures:

UG Courses- Rs. 0.8 Lakhs Total Fee (Approx)

PG Courses- Rs. 0.4 Lakhs Total Fee (Approx)

MBA in Business Analytic- Rs. 3.2 Lakhs Total Fee (Approx)

Campus Area:

434 acres

Hostel Facility and Fee:

As we all know, every Central University has a hostel facility. But when we talk about the top universities, the hostels there are simply amazing.

Hostel Fee: INR 20K

Infrastructure:

Memorial Library, Central Computing Facility, Conference room, Auditorium, Laboratory, Research Facility, Lecture Halls, Publication Cell, Alumni Affairs Department.

Location: CV Raman Road, Bangalore Karnataka

Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

Jawaharlal Nehru University was entrenched during the year 1969 in Delhi, the national capital of India. The college is licensed by NAAC with ‘A’ grade and is perceived by University Grants Commission. The open focal college is an individual from the Association of Indian Universities. This University is spread across 1000 sections of land with present-day framework offices. JNU offers UG, PG and Ph.D. Course Studies in Different Sectors. This university was granted the Visitor’s Award for Best University in 2017 by the President of India and is positioned sixth in the general classification and second in college classification by National Institutional Ranking Framework in the year 2017. A few notable alumni of Jawaharlal Nehru University are Baburam Bhattarai: 36th prime minister and former finance minister of Nepal, Nirmala Sitaraman: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Sitaram Yechury: General Secretary, Communist Party of India, Ali Zeidan: Prime Minister of Libya and many such legends. JNU organizes different co-curricular and extra-curricular activities like Seminars, Blood Donation Camp, International Conference, Lectures, International Comparative Human Rights Practicum, Archives on Contemporary Exhibition, Youth Film Festival, Annual Yoga Competition, Annual Celebration, and so on.

Admission Process:

Entrance Exam Based (Interview for Masters & Ph.D.)

Courses Offered:

UG, PG and Ph.D. courses

Exam Criteria:

JNUEE

Fee Structures:

UG Courses – Rs. 500 Total Fee (Approx)

PG Courses – Rs 778 Total Fee (Approx)

Campus Area:

1000 Acres

Hostel Facility and Fee:

There are spacious, well-furnished hostels. Apart from hygienic foods, hostels provide recreational facilities that include TVs, indoor games, health clubs, PCOs, etc. Each hostel has its live-in wardens, a member of faculty who administers the hostels.

Hostel Fee: INR 5500

Location: New Mehrauli Road, JNU Ring Road, Delhi

Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University was brought into reality during the year 1916 under the direction of Madan Mohan Malaviya in Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh state. The university is a functioning individual from the Association of Indian Universities and is perceived by the University Grants Commission. The college is been certify by NAAC. This University organizes different extra-curricular activities such as SPANDAN: an Inter college youth celebration which incorporates occasions like writing essays, poems, debates, Painting, sketches, vocal music, Dancing, singing, drama, mimicry, etc.

Admission Process:

Entrance Exam Based

Courses Offered:

UG, PG, Diploma, Ph.D.

Exam Criteria:

BHU Entrance for UG & PG courses, NEET-UG / JEE Advanced / CSIR qualified student for Ph.D. Programme.

Fee Structures:

Less than 50k

Campus Area:

The main campus is spread across 1300 acres and South campus is spread over 2,700 acres of land.

Hostel Facility and Fee:

The institute has hostel facilities for both girls and boys and the rooms available in the institute are spacious and well equipped. They also have Wi-Fi facilities. The rooms are available on a single and sharing basis and the hostel mess meals provided are of good and clean quality and the hostel fee includes both accommodation and mess.

Hostel Fee: INR 7000

Infrastructure:

Library, Hostel, Sports Complex, Labs, Moot Court (Law), Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Convenience Store

Location: Ajagara, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University was established during the year 2003 in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu state. The college is working under the aegis of Mata Amritanandamayi Math Trust. The college is perceived under the University Grants Commission and licensed by NAAC with ‘A’ grade. The university also provides modern amenities for the students by creating a learning environment. This University was ranked 801-1000 on the planet by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018. The college was positioned 168 in Asia in the QS World University Rankings and fourteenth in 2017 by Outlook India. The university is ranked fourth among Universities and National Institutional Ranking Framework in 2020.

Admission Process:

Entrance Exam Based

Courses Offered:

B.A, B.Tech, Integrated M.Sc., MCA, M.A, M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, Ph.D

Exam Criteria:

B.Tech- AIEEE or JEE

BA/MA/PGD- CAP TEST

M-Tech- AGET or GATE

Application Fee:

B.Tech/MBA- INR 1000

M.Tech- INR 960

Ph.D./MSW- INR 500

Fee Structures:

Less than 4 lakhs for all courses

MBA- 9.9 lakhs total (approx)

Campus Area:

900 Acres

Hostel Facility and Fee:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham provides separate accommodation for both girls and boys on the campus. It provides all the basic facilities for the students and it enables the students to create a holistic lifestyle with all the activities like sports, extra-curricular activities and yoga. All the hostels are equipped with a solar system that provides hot water to the students till 8 am. There is a mess that provides clean and pure vegetarian food for the students.

Hostel Fee: INR 89500 to 140000 per annum

Infrastructure:

Computer Labs, Sports, Medical, Laboratory, Library, Gym, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Swimming Pool, Bank/ATM, Guest House.

Location: Amritanagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India – 641112, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Jadavpur University is an open University which was built up in 1955. Earlier, it was known as Bengal Technical Institute. The University is affiliated to the Indian Universities Association and the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The University has two Campuses. What’s more, the QS World University Rankings put the University at 74th place.

Admission Process:

Entrance exam based

Direct Admission for B.Sc Courses based on merit in the last qualifying exam.

Courses Offered:

UG, PG and Ph.D. courses

Exam Criteria:

WBJEE, GATE

Admission to UG and PG Courses will be granted based on the Entrance Exam conducted by Jadavpur University.

B.Sc admission based on merit in the last qualifying examination.

Fee Structures:

Less than 20k

Campus Area:

Main campus Jadavpur 58 acres

New Campus Salt Lake 26 acres

Hostel Facility and Fee:

The JU has 2 campuses – the main campus in Jadavpur and the Salt Lake campus in Salt Lake. On the main campus, the hostel situation is not so good and one has to share rooms with other roommates. Cleanliness of hostels in both the cases is almost same and sometimes not so good. If one finds a hostel in the Salt Lake campus, one gets a room without sharing, which is a plus point.

Hostel Fee: Rs75/year

Mess charges are around 1500-1800 per month.

Location: Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

A report by Salman for IHOIK education desk