The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 has unveiled its comprehensive list of the top 100 colleges in India. This ranking highlights the excellence of educational institutions across the country, offering valuable insights for prospective students and educational professionals. This article delves into detailed explanations of the top 100 colleges, with a statewise breakdown and ranking tables for better understanding.
Introduction to NIRF 2024 Rankings
The NIRF rankings, released annually by the Ministry of Education, assess institutions based on various parameters including teaching, learning, and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach, and inclusivity. The 2024 rankings showcase the best colleges in India, reflecting their academic prowess and overall institutional quality.
Statewise Breakdown of Top 100 Colleges
Delhi: The Educational Powerhouse
Delhi leads the list with 24 colleges among the top 100, underlining its status as a major educational hub. Here are the top colleges from Delhi:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindu College | Delhi |
| 2 | Miranda House | Delhi |
| 3 | St. Stephen’s College | Delhi |
| 5 | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | New Delhi |
| 9 | Kirori Mal College | Delhi |
| 10 | Lady Shri Ram College for Women | New Delhi |
| 16 | Deshbandhu College | New Delhi |
| 18 | Acharya Narendra Dev College | New Delhi |
| 19 | Shri Ram College of Commerce | Delhi |
| 21 | Sri Venkateswara College | Delhi |
| 23 | Lady Irwin College | Delhi |
| 29 | Maitreyi College | New Delhi |
| 31 | Gargi College | Delhi |
| 34 | Dyal Singh College | New Delhi |
| 38 | Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women | Delhi |
| 39 | Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce | Delhi |
| 39 | Jesus & Mary College | New Delhi |
| 43 | Kamala Nehru College | Delhi |
| 49 | Shivaji College | Delhi |
| 65 | Ramanujan College | New Delhi |
| 93 | Keshav Mahavidyalaya | Delhi |
| 97 | Delhi College of Arts and Commerce | South West Delhi |
| 72 | Daulat Ram College | Delhi |
Maharashtra: Prominent Institutions
Maharashtra is home to 5 colleges in the top 100, showcasing its educational strengths:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | Pune |
| 89 | St. Xavier’s College | Mumbai |
| 99 | Shri Shivaji Science College | Amravati |
| 64 | Government Institute of Science | Nagpur |
| 70 | Goswami Ganesh Dutta S. D. College | Chandigarh |
Tamil Nadu: A Leader in Education
Tamil Nadu stands out with 21 colleges in the top 100, reflecting its robust educational infrastructure:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women | Coimbatore |
| 8 | Loyola College | Chennai |
| 11 | PSG College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore |
| 13 | Presidency College | Chennai |
| 14 | Madras Christian College | Chennai |
| 15 | Thiagarajar College | Madurai |
| 30 | Stella Maris College for Women | Chennai |
| 28 | V. O. Chidambaram College | Thoothukudi |
| 37 | Sri Krishna Arts and Science College | Coimbatore |
| 25 | St. Joseph’s College, Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli |
| 44 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women | Perambalur |
| 95 | Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars Senthikumara Nadar College | Virudhunagar |
| 79 | Ethiraj College for Women | Chennai |
| 67 | Women’s Christian College | Chennai |
| 75 | Dr. N. G. P. Arts and Science College | Coimbatore |
| 76 | Alagappa Government Arts College | Karaikudi |
| 78 | A. P. C. Mahalaxmi College for Women | Thoothukkudi |
| 59 | Jamal Mohamed College | Tiruchirappalli |
| 82 | Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore |
| 82 | National College | Tiruchirappalli |
| 56 | Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science | Coimbatore |
West Bengal: Strong Educational Presence
West Bengal features 5 colleges in the top 100:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | St. Xavier’s College | Kolkata |
| 3 | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College | Kolkata |
| 17 | Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira | Howrah |
| 32 | Midnapore College | Midnapore |
| 88 | Scottish Church College | Kolkata |
Kerala: Rising in Educational Excellence
Kerala has 8 colleges in the top 100, highlighting its growing educational standards:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | University College, Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 20 | Rajagiri College of Social Sciences | Ernakulam |
| 48 | Sacred Heart College | Kochi |
| 49 | Government College for Women | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 57 | St. Thomas College | Thrissur |
| 66 | Mar Ivanios College | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 80 | Vimala College | Thrissur |
| 74 | Mar Athanasius College | Kothamangalam |
Karnataka: Noteworthy Institutions
Karnataka is represented by 5 colleges in the top 100:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | St. Joseph’s College of Commerce | Bengaluru |
| 60 | Kristu Jayanti College | Bengaluru |
| 58 | St. Aloysius College | Mangaluru |
| 87 | M. S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce | Bengaluru |
| 46 | St. Joseph’s College | Bengaluru |
Chandigarh: Notable Entries
Chandigarh has 2 colleges in the top 100:
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Government Home Science College | Chandigarh |
| 70 | Goswami Ganesh Dutta S. D. College | Chandigarh |
Puducherry: One Prominent College
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | Kanchi Mamunivar Government Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research | Puducherry |
Mizoram: Single Key Institution
| Rank | College | City |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Pachhunga University College | Aizawl |
Conclusion
The NIRF 2024 rankings offer a comprehensive overview of India’s top colleges, highlighting the diverse educational landscape across various states. From Delhi’s dominance to Tamil Nadu’s strong presence and Kerala’s rising educational standards, this list provides valuable insights into the best institutions in the country. Students and educators alike can use this information to make informed decisions about higher education and institutional affiliations.
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