The Ministry of Education in India has recently unveiled the latest rankings for the nation’s top universities, based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). This framework serves as a comprehensive platform for evaluating and ranking higher education institutions across various domains, including engineering, science, medicine, law, management, and more. The NIRF rankings for 2024 introduce new parameters and methodologies, enhancing the assessment process. New categories like “Innovation,” “Open Universities,” and “State Public Universities” have been added to provide a more thorough and insightful evaluation of institutions. A detailed breakdown of the new parameters and methodologies can be found on the NIRF website.
Here’s a look at the top 10 State Public Universities in India, as per the NIRF 2024 rankings:
| Rank | Name | City | State |
|—|—|—|—|
| 1 | Anna University | Chennai | Tamil Nadu |
| 2 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 3 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Pune | Maharashtra |
| 4 | Calcutta University | Kolkata | West Bengal |
| 5 | Panjab University | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 6 | Osmania University | Hyderabad | Telangana |
| 7 | Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| 8 | Bharathiar University | Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu |
| 9 | Kerala University | Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala |
| 10 | Cochin University of Science and Technology | Cochin | Kerala |
To further understand the performance of these top universities, the NIRF uses a set of key parameters to assess institutions. These parameters include:
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Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TLR):
This parameter evaluates the quality of teaching, learning resources, and infrastructure available at the institution.*
Research and Professional Practice (RP):
This assesses the institution’s research output, collaborations, and professional impact.*
Graduation Outcomes (GO):
This measures the success of graduates in securing employment or pursuing further education.*
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI):
This parameter examines the institution’s commitment to social outreach, inclusivity, and accessibility.*
Perception (PR):
This parameter evaluates the institution’s reputation and perceived quality based on surveys of stakeholders, including academics, employers, and students.Let’s dive into the performance of each of the top 10 universities based on these parameters:
Anna University:
* TLR: 71.25
* RP: 89.07
* GO: 75.55
* OI: 49.40
* PR: 100.00
Jadavpur University:
* TLR: 73.70
* RP: 76.39
* GO: 94.88
* OI: 50.74
* PR: 86.62
Savitribai Phule Pune University:
* TLR: 73.46
* RP: 58.24
* GO: 94.60
* OI: 54.66
* PR: 63.62
Calcutta University:
* TLR: 69.07
* RP: 59.41
* GO: 97.26
* OI: 50.50
* PR: 59.21
Panjab University:
* TLR: 61.27
* RP: 63.18
* GO: 79.18
* OI: 73.50
* PR: 69.13
Osmania University:
* TLR: 74.48
* RP: 53.97
* GO: 90.01
* OI: 59.23
* PR: 47.40
Andhra University:
* TLR: 75.14
* RP: 46.38
* GO: 89.86
* OI: 69.03
* PR: 46.38
Bharathiar University:
* TLR: 63.05
* RP: 62.32
* GO: 82.22
* OI: 55.27
* PR: 56.80
Kerala University:
* TLR: 73.02
* RP: 43.68
* GO: 100.00
* OI: 63.53
* PR: 37.96
Cochin University of Science and Technology:
* TLR: 69.81
* RP: 54.56
* GO: 77.25
* OI: 57.98
* PR: 46.48
The NIRF rankings serve as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers to gain insights into the strengths and areas for improvement in India’s higher education landscape. The inclusion of new categories and methodologies ensures a more comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of institutions, further strengthening the NIRF’s role in shaping the future of higher education in India.
