NIRF Rankings 2024: Complete Analysis — Engineering, Medical, Management & Law
Pradeep JoshiA deep dive into NIRF 2024 rankings — who moved up, who dropped, surprises, and what the rankings really mean for students.
What is NIRF?
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is India's official college ranking system by the Ministry of Education. Rankings are based on five parameters:
- Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) — 30%
- Research and Professional Practice (RP) — 30%
- Graduation Outcomes (GO) — 20%
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) — 10%
- Peer Perception — 10%
Engineering Rankings 2024 — Top 20
| Rank | Institute | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | 91.55 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | 88.08 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | 83.96 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | 82.56 |
| 5 | IIT Roorkee | 76.38 |
| 6 | IIT Kharagpur | 74.84 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | 66.09 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | 62.88 |
| 9 | NIT Trichy | 62.34 |
| 10 | BITS Pilani | 61.27 |
Medical Rankings 2024
| Rank | Institute |
|---|---|
| 1 | AIIMS Delhi |
| 2 | PGI Chandigarh |
| 3 | CMC Vellore |
| 4 | JIPMER Puducherry |
| 5 | Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences |
Management Rankings 2024
| Rank | Institute |
|---|---|
| 1 | IIM Ahmedabad |
| 2 | IIM Bangalore |
| 3 | IIM Calcutta |
| 4 | IIM Kozhikode |
| 5 | IIM Lucknow |
Law Rankings 2024
| Rank | Institute |
|---|---|
| 1 | NLSIU Bengaluru |
| 2 | NLU Delhi |
| 3 | NALSAR Hyderabad |
| 4 | NLIU Bhopal |
| 5 | WBNUJS Kolkata |
Key Changes in 2024
- IIT Madras retained #1 in Engineering for the 9th consecutive year
- IIM Ahmedabad reclaimed #1 in Management, surpassing IIM Bangalore
- BITS Pilani dropped slightly but remains the top private engineering college
- VIT Vellore improved significantly — now in top 15 engineering
What NIRF Rankings Don't Tell You
- Placement quality: A college can rank high in NIRF but have poor placements
- Campus experience: Rankings don't capture culture, clubs, or campus life
- Specialization quality: A college ranked #20 overall might have the best CSE department
- Location advantage: NIRF doesn't factor in how much the city helps your career
How to Use NIRF Rankings
Use NIRF as one of five factors in your college decision. Cross-reference with:
- NAAC accreditation grade
- Placement reports (directly from the college)
- Alumni feedback (LinkedIn, Quora)
- Your actual entrance exam rank eligibility
Pradeep Joshi
Higher Education Analyst
Education Expert at CollegeForMe
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