Top 10 Universities in India 2025: NIRF Ranking, Courses, Fees

India, one of the world’s biggest democracies and a country noted for its cultural variety is home to several prestigious universities renowned for providing top-notch education in a wide range of subject areas.

The old Indian educational system, which had its roots in the Vedas, has evolved significantly from today’s. Grading has progressively supplanted the percentage method in the nation’s updated educational system. Through this blog, we have provided you with a list of the top 10 universities in India, along with their top courses and fees. The Indian Institute of Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University and many more are highly ranked by the NIRF.

Top 10 Universities in India

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Here is the list of the top 10 Universities in India.

College Name	Location	NIRF Rank (2023/24)	Avg. Fees/Year (Approx.)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)	Bengaluru	1 (University)	₹1-2 Lakhs
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	Delhi	2 (University)	Low & Subsidized
Jamia Millia Islamia	Delhi	10 (University)	Moderate
Jadavpur University	Kolkata	12 (University)	Low
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)	Varanasi	15 (University)	Affordable
University of Hyderabad (UoH)	Hyderabad	16 (University)	Moderate
VIT Vellore	Vellore	18 (Overall)	High (₹2+ Lakhs)
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)	Aligarh	22 (University)	Affordable
Manipur Academy of Higher Education	Manipur	Not in Top 100	Contact Institute
Amrita Center for Nanoscience & Molecular Medicine	Kochi	Not in Top 100	Contact Institute

Overview of the Top 10 Universities in India 2025

1. Indian Institute of Science

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore has topped the NIRF Ranking 2023 with a total score of 83.16, making it one of India’s leading institutes for advanced scientific and technology research and education. The institute offers Science courses through various divisions, including Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Electrical Sciences, Mechanical Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Research.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)	4 years	INR 30,200 1st year
Master of Management	2 years	INR 266,500 1st year
Ph.D.	3 years	INR 35,200 1st year
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) [Mathematics and Computing]	4 years	INR 220,200 1st year

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University

JNU, a top university in India, is a popular choice for students interested in Humanities courses.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has designated many of the university’s academic centres as ‘Centres of Excellence.’ JNU ranked second with a score of 68.92.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)	2 years	INR 1,200,00 1st year
Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics	2 years	INR 10,160 1st year
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)	4 years	INR 143,021 1st year
Diploma in Entrepreneurship	1 year	INR 100,00 Total fees
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)	2 years	INR 376 1st year
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) [Hons.]	3 years	INR 376 1st year

3. Jamia Millia Islamia

Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) is a central university located in Delhi. It was founded in 1920 and is recognized by the UGC. JMI is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and is accredited with an “A” Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Jamia Milia Islamia is placed 3 in the University category, scoring 67.73.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)	3 years	INR 13,100 1st year
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)	5 years	INR 31,100 1st year
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)	4 years 6 months	INR 21,800 1st year
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)	2 years	INR 105,000 1st year
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)	2 years	INR 8,500 1st year
Ph.D.	3 years	INR 13,870 1st year

4. Jadavpur University

Established in 1955, Jadavpur University offers Technology, Science, and Arts courses. The university is semi-residential, with two campuses: Jadavpur (58 acres) and Salt Lake (26 acres). Jadavpur University provides courses in Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Technology. In the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings, Jadavpur University was ranked 17th in the overall category.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Master of Technology (M.Tech.)	2 years	INR 4,800 1st year
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)	3 years	INR 20,320 Total Fees
Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm)	2 years	INR 200,000 1st year
Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)	3 years	INR 2,400 1st year
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)	5 years	INR 12,000 Total Fees
PhD	3 years

5. Banaras Hindu University

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), an internationally recognized university, is known for its research-related courses in Humanities and Science. The university comprises six centers of advanced studies, ten departments under the Special Assistance Programme, and numerous specialist research centres. The university claims to be the largest residential university in Asia. The core university’s main campus spans 1,300 acres. BHU ranked sixth with a score of 66.85.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) [Ayurveda]	4 years	INR 10,369 1st year
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) [Nursing]	4 years	INR 2,381 1st year
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)	2 years	INR 5,764 1st year
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery	5 years 6 months	INR 10,369 1st year
M.B.B.S.	5 years 6 months	INR 13,410 1st year
Doctorate of Medicine (MD)	3 years	INR 14,326 1st year

6. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal Academy of Higher Education, formerly known as Manipal University, is a deemed-to-be university in Karnataka. The university features off-campus facilities in Mangalore and Bangalore and offshore campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. The varsity’s Mangalore campus offers medical, dentistry, and nursing courses. The Bangalore campus provides Regenerative Medicine courses. The Dubai campus offers management, engineering, and architecture courses, while the Melaka (Malaysia) campus offers dentistry and medical. Manipal Academy of Higher Education ranked seventh in the University category, scoring 64.98.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)	4 years	INR 1,862,000 Total fees
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)	2 years	INR 189,000 1st year
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)	4 years	INR 1,074,000 Total fees
Master in Hospital Administration (M.H.A.)	2 years	INR 194,000 1st year
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)	3 years	INR 622,000 Total Fees
Pharm.D	5 years	INR 430,000 Total Fees

7. Amrita Center for Nanoscience and Molecular Medicine, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham – Kochi Campus

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a top research institution in India with multiple campuses and disciplines. The institution has six campuses in India’s three states: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The university offers courses through various schools/departments, including the Centre for Allied Health Sciences, School of Arts & Science, School of Ayurveda, School of Biotechnology, School of Business, Department of Communication, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Engineering, Medicine, Centre for Nanosciences, College of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and Department of Social Work. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham placed fifth with a score of 64.67.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)	4 years	INR 350,000 1st year
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)	2 years	INR 535,000 1st year
Master of Social Work (MSW)	2 years	INR 80,000 1st year
Post Graduate Diploma in Waste Management	2 years	INR 60,000 1st year
M.Phil. (Commerce and Management)	1 year
Master of Science (M.Sc.) [Applied Statistics and Data Analytics]	2 years	INR 113,000 1st year

8. VIT Vellore

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was created in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College, a self-financing college under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. In 2001, the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development granted Vellore Engineering College university status. VIT ranked ninth on the NIRF with a score of 64.33.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Computer Application (B.C.A.)	3 years	INR 57,000 1st year
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) [Hons.] {Agriculture}	4 years	INR 113,000 1st year
Master of Technology (M.Sc.) + Ph.D.	4 years	INR 43,000 1st year
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)	3 years	INR 57,000 1st year
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)	3 years
Master of Technology (M.Tech.)	2 years	INR 153,000 1st year

9. Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is a public, central university in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 1920, it is affiliated with the UGC and is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The NAAC also gives it an ‘A+’ grade. In the NIRF Rankings 2023, AMU is placed 9th among top universities in India and 32nd for Engineering. AMU also ranks 1001-1200 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
M.B.B.S.	4 years 6 months	INR 45,690 1st year
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)	2 years	INR 9,775 1st year
Master of Technology (M.Tech.) [Geo-Technology]	1 year
Master of Laws (L.L.M.)	2 years	INR 207,320 1st year
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.)	4 years	INR 2,350,100 1st year
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.)	1 year

10. UoH- University of Hyderabad

Located in Telangana, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) is India’s leading postgraduate teaching and research university. The varsity offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through the following schools: College of Integrated Studies, School of Computer and Information Sciences, SN School of Arts & Communication, School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, School of Economics, School of Life Sciences, School of Mathematics & Statistics, School of Physics, School of Chemistry, School of Medical Sciences, School of Management Studies, and School of Engineering Sciences. The University of Hyderabad was ranked 10th in the NIRF Rankings 2021 under the University Category, with a score of 62.09.

Top Courses & Fees

Course	Course Duration	Tuition Fees
Master of Science (M.Sc.)	2 years	INR 13,770 1st year
Master of Public Health (MPH)	2 years	INR 118,290 1st year
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)	2 years	INR 401,200 1st year
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) + Master of Arts (M.A.)	5 years	INR 10,040 1st year
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) + Master of Technology (M.Tech.) [Computer Science and Engineering]	5 years	INR 51,305 1st year
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	2 years

Hoping this blog has helped you! Now, you just need to decide which top university you have to choose to pursue your higher education in India. The universities listed above will make your decision much easier. For more information like this, visit “ SpinOnEducation “. A perfect place for getting information related to colleges, universities, exams, scholarships and so on.