Anna University ranks 1 in State University List NIRF 2024

In the NIRF list of 2024, Anna University in Chennai secured the first place among State Universities.On August 12, 2024, the NIRF list was published. The rankings are determined by the following factors:

- Education, acquiring knowledge, and tools

-Study and work in the field

- Results of completing a degree

-Reaching out and including others

- The way something is perceived

The assessment criteria have been changed. The faculty-to-student ratio in medical institutions dropped from 1:15 to 1:10. The ratio rose from 1:15 to 1:20 at state government universities.

This year, NIRF started with three additional categories included in the list. The divisions consist of Open universities Government universities and state-funded universities.

Anna University, located in Chennai, achieved first place among state-funded universities. Jadavpur University in Kolkata secured the second spot, with Savitribai Phule Pune University coming in third place. Other major state universities include Panjab University, Osmania University, and Kerala University.

Anna University is a state university that is publicly funded. Established in 1794, it holds the title of being the most ancient technical institute in Asia. It was founded in 1978 as a single entity University. The university provides a range of undergraduate and postgrad programs. The departments consist of English, IT, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Computer, and Engineering.

IGNOU achieved first place in the open universities category.

IIT Madras was ranked first overall and also top in the engineering college category.

The top spot in Top College was secured by The Hindu College. It outdid Miranda House, which had held the top spot seven times. St. Stephen’s College secured the third position. Delhi University colleges are prominent in the top 10 college ranking

The NDA Government began with the higher institution rankings, NIRF in 2016. It was established by the Ministry of Education to promote healthy competition in Higher educational institutions and asses the colleges.