Delhi University rankings 2024 are out now. Delhi University has been ranked 220th globally and is the top Indian university in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024. DU is the only Indian university in the 300 as IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee are ranked among the top 400. Also, Delhi University is ranked 801-1000 in the World University Ranking 2024 for the overall category. At the national level, Delhi University is ranked 22 under the overall category and 11th under the University category in NIRF Rankings 2023. Moreover, Delhi University affiliated colleges such as Miranda House and Hindu Colleges have managed to secure 1st and 2nd rank, respectively under the college category of NIRF Ranking 2023.

Delhi University Ranking Highlights 2024

Ranking  Year  Ranked at
QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024 220
THE World University Rankings 2024 801-1000
QS World University Ranking 2024 94 in Asia
QS World University Ranking 2024 11 in Southern Asia
NIRF 2023 22nd in the Overall Category
NIRF 2023 11th in the University Category
NIRF  2023 17th in the Research Category

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Delhi University NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institute Ranking framework (NIRF) is an initiative of the Government to rank higher education universities and institutions across India. Delhi University NIRF rankings 2023 have been released. DU has improved its rank in the Overall and University categories from the rank 23rd in 2022 to 22nd in 2022 and rank 13th in 2022 to rank 11th in 2023, respectively. DU-affiliated colleges like Miranda House and Hindu Colleges have topped NIRF Ranking 2023 list under the college category with a rank of 1st and rank 2nd, respectively.

Delhi University NIRF Ranking Parameter Wise Score 

The overall ranking of Delhi University is measured on the scores received in the following parameters:

Parameters  Score (out of 100)
Teaching Learning and Resources (TLR) 46.65
Research and Professional Practices (RP) 54.30
Graduation Outcomes (GO) 97.84
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) 63.98
Perception 39.84

Delhi University NIRF Ranking 2023 parameters

As per the data provided above, the university secured a total score of 60.24 out of 100. Delhi University NIRF rankings 2023 among the top 100 universities in the last 3 years is tabulated below:

Year  Rank 
2022 13
2021 12
2020 11

NIRF 2023 Top Universities

Following are the rankings of the top Universities in NIRF 2023 (University-wise Category) whose scores happen to be at par with Delhi University:

Rank  University Name  NIRF Score
1 Indian Institute of Science 83.16
2 Jawaharlal Nehru University 68.92
3 Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 67.73
4 Jadavpur University 66.07
5 Banaras Hindu University 65.85
6 Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal 64.98
7 Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeeth 64.67
8 Vellore Institute of Technology 64.33
9 Aligarh Muslim University 63.88
10 University of Hyderabad 62.09
11 University of Delhi 61.45

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Delhi University QS World University Rankings 2024

Delhi University QS World University Rankings 2024 have been released. In 2024, DU is ranked 220th globally and is the top Indian university in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024. In the Asia category of QS World University Rankings, Delhi University saw a drop of 9 ranks which lead to 94th rank in 2024. Also, there is drop of 2 ranks from 9th to 11th in the Southern Asia category. At the global level, Delhi University is ranked 407 in the 'Top Global Universities' category of the QS World University Ranking.

Category Rank Year
QS Sustainability 220 2024
QS Asia 94 2024
QS Southern Asia 11 2024
QS Global 404 2024

Delhi University Outlook ICARE Rankings 2023

Outlook- ICARE is a general news magazine first issued in 1995. Delhi University has been ranked 3rd position by Outlook ICARE rankings under the Top 20 Central Universities Category in 2023. Jawaharlal Nehru University is ranked 1st followed by Banaras Hindu University(BHU). Outlook ICARE 2023 parameters show the scores of Delhi University as

Parameters Scores
Academic & Research Excellence (400) 381.16
Industry Interface & Placement (200) 161.32
Infrastructure & Facilities (150) 136.28
Governance & Admissions (150) 143.36
Diversity & Outreach (100) 75.62
Total Score (1000) 897.74

Top 5 Central Universities by Outlook ICARE Rankings 2023

Rank University Score
1 Jawaharlal Nehru University 901.54
2 Banaras Hindu University 898.84
3 Delhi University 897.74
4 Pondicherry University 889.62
5 Tezpur University 883.1

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Delhi University THE Rankings 2024

Delhi University Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2024 has been released. In 2024, Delhi University climbed 200 ranks to #801 rank in the 'Overall' category of World University Rankings. Catgeory-wise rankings by the Times Higher Education in 2024 for Delhi University are given below:

Category Rank Year
World University Rankings 801-1000 2024
Arts & Humanities 501-600 2024
Life Sciences 501-600 2024
Physical Sciences 601-800 2024
Busniess & Economics 501-600 2024
Education 401-500 2024

Delhi University THE Ranking 2024: Key Statistics

Particulars Statistics
No. of students per staff 23.8
Percentage of International Students 1%
Student Ratio of Females to Males 48:52
No. of FTE students 29,532

Delhi University The Week Rankings 2023

Delhi University has been consistently ranked 3rd among top colleges/universities in India by The Week from last three years. Jawaharlal Nehru University secured the 1st position followed by Banaras Hindu University. Top 5 universities in The Week Ranking 2023 are given in the table below:

Rank College
1 JNU
2 BHU
3 Delhi University
4 University of Hyderabad
5 Jadavpur University

Delhi University India Today Rankings 2023

Delhi University is ranked 2nd among top government universities in India by the India Today in 2023. Delhi University affliated colleges like Hindu College, St. Stephen’s College, Miranda House, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Hansraj College, Kirori Mal College, amomng other have been ranked among top BA, B.Sc, and B.Com colleges in India. 

Delhi University Ranking FAQs

Ques. Which DU colleges are ranked in NIRF 2023?

Ans. Over 91 colleges are affiliated to DU. Most of these colleges are ranked in NIRF 2023 in the 'College' category. 5 of its colleges find their place in the top 10 NIRF ranks. DU's Miranda House College ranks 1st, Hindu College ranks 2nd, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College ranks 6th, Kirori Mal College and Lady Shri Ram College for Women rank at the 9th position in NIRF 2023. All these colleges offer more than 500 courses and have a fee range of INR 10,000 - INR 50,000

Ques. In which categories is DU ranked in NIRF 2023?

Ans. Delhi University has been ranked in 3 categories in NIRF 2023. In the 'overall' category, DU has been ranked in the 22nd position; in the 'university' category, it is ranked 11th; and in the 'research' category, it is ranked in the 17th position. Apart from this, QS Asia has ranked DU 77th in the 'university' category and the QS Global World University Rankings positioned DU at 521-30 out of 1422 in World Rankings. 

Ques. Which college is ranked 1st in DU?

Ans. The Miranda House College of Delhi University is ranked as number 1 for seven consecutive years in NIRF 2023. It is an all-girls college and has more than 4000 students. The alumni and students of this college are called Mirandians. Miranda House College offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate courses across disciplines like humanities, education, sciences, social sciences, life sciences, and computer application. 

Ques. Does DU have a better ranking than Amity Noida?

Ans. Delhi University is ranked 11th in NIRF 2023, whereas Amity University Noida is ranked at the 35th position. When deciding between admissions to DU or Amity Noida, Delhi University wins the race. Though Amity University Noida has good infrastructure and provides much exposure, Delhi University provides excellent education and degrees that are far more worthy when compared to other universities. At the end of courses, students are also placed in top MNCs and NGOs in both the universities. So if you're looking for a degree that is valuable, then DU is undoubtedly the best option, whereas if you're looking for more advanced courses, you should choose Amity University.

Ques. On what parameters is DU ranked?

Ans. A university is usually ranked on the basis of scores in several sets of parameters. Delhi University was ranked 11th in NIRF 2023 based on its teaching, learning & resources, research & professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach & inclusivity, and perception. Whereas, Outlook-ICARE ranked DU in the 3rd place by evaluating the university’s performance in areas of academic & research excellence, industry interface & facilities, governance & admissions, and diversity & outreach.