Research institutes play a key role in driving advancements in science, technology, medicine, agriculture, and space. NIRF evaluates these institutions based on factors like research quality, teaching resources, outreach, and overall perception. The 2024 rankings include a wide range of institutes from IITs and central universities to medical and scientific research centres, helping aspiring researchers identify suitable places to pursue higher education and innovation.NIRF 2024: Top 50 Research Institutes in IndiaRankInstitutionStateScore1Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru Karnataka84.982IIT MadrasTamil Nadu83.293IIT DelhiDelhi81.084IIT BombayMaharashtra77.755IIT KharagpurWest Bengal72.656Homi Bhabha National InstituteMaharashtra70.117IIT KanpurUttar Pradesh70.048AIIMS DelhiDelhi67.439IIT RoorkeeUttarakhand66.7810IIT GuwahatiAssam64.9411Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR)Uttar Pradesh64.2012Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)Maharashtra60.5413Vellore Institute of TechnologyTamil Nadu60.2814University of DelhiDelhi60.0715IIT HyderabadTelangana59.9616Banaras Hindu UniversityUttar Pradesh58.5217Anna UniversityTamil Nadu58.3918Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityDelhi56.4319Jamia Millia IslamiaDelhi56.1220Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical SciencesTamil Nadu55.8521Jadavpur UniversityWest Bengal54.8522IIT (ISM) DhanbadJharkhand54.7723Manipal Academy of Higher EducationKarnataka54.3124SRM Institute of Science and TechnologyTamil Nadu53.3425Aligarh Muslim UniversityUttar Pradesh53.2926BITS PilaniRajasthan53.0627IIT IndoreMadhya Pradesh52.7028University of HyderabadTelangana51.9029IISER PuneMaharashtra51.5330NIT RourkelaOdisha51.1631NIT TiruchirappalliTamil Nadu50.9432IIT GandhinagarGujarat50.7833Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamTamil Nadu50.3834JNCASR (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research)Karnataka50.0635Panjab UniversityChandigarh49.7336University of CalcuttaWest Bengal48.5737Indian Agricultural Research InstituteDelhi48.5538IISER KolkataWest Bengal47.3139Thapar Institute of Engineering & TechnologyPunjab47.3040Institute of Chemical Technology, MumbaiMaharashtra46.8341Bharathiar UniversityTamil Nadu46.7942NIT Karnataka, SurathkalKarnataka45.4143NIMHANS, BangaloreKarnataka45.1844Lovely Professional UniversityPunjab45.0145IIT RoparPunjab44.9946KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology)Odisha44.6447Amity University (Uttar Pradesh)Uttar Pradesh44.5748Bharathidasan UniversityTamil Nadu44.4149IISER MohaliPunjab44.0950Siksha 'O' AnusandhanOdisha43.87 Understanding NIRF ParametersNIRF evaluates institutions based on the following five parameters:Teaching and Learning Resources (TLR)Research and Professional Practice (RP)Graduation Outcomes (GO)Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)Perception (PR)In the research category, more weight is given to Research and Professional Practice, while others still hold significance.ConclusionThe NIRF 2024 rankings provide a comprehensive picture of India's leading research institutions. Whether you're interested in pure sciences, engineering, medicine, or interdisciplinary studies, this list helps you make informed decisions. Consider your specific research interests, entrance exams (like GATE, JEST, NET), and the institution's focus areas when planning your academic journey. This list serves as a valuable roadmap for aspiring researchers across the country.
