Which is the top Architecture college in Chennai as per NIRF 2024?
SRMIST Chennai leads the city list at rank #11.
NIRF 2024 · City ranking
4 Chennai institutions appear in the NIRF 2024 Architecture list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
SRMIST Chennai leads the Chennai entries in 2024 at national rank 11 with a score of 61.83.
Chennai colleges featured across NIRF Architecture editions
These institutions appeared in the available Chennai lists from 2018 to 2024. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Architecture colleges in Chennai
- Anna University 2024 · National rank 34 · Listed this year
Top Private Architecture colleges in Chennai
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 11 · Listed this year
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute 2024 · National rank 22 · Listed this year
- B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 40 · Listed this year
- Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) 2022 · National rank 27 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Chennai offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Architecture ranks, not positions within Chennai.
Chennai Architecture ranking history
Explore Chennai institutions in the published NIRF Architecture lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Chennai. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Architecture edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Chennai list, not necessarily a first NIRF appearance. Absence does not establish why an institution is missing, and movement alone does not explain changes in quality.
Highlights and changes in 2024
4 Chennai institutions appear in the 2024 published Architecture list. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 11 with a score of 61.83.
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Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 27 to 22, an improvement of 5 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 27 | ↑ 5 places |
| 11 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 14 | ↑ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2024
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Anna University | 51.16 | Newly present |
| 40 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 47.53 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2024
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2023
2 Chennai institutions appear in the 2023 published Architecture list. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 14 with a score of 58.97.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2023
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 11 | 58.97 |
| 27 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 28 | 51.80 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 28 to 27, an improvement of 1 place. SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 11 to 14. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 28 | ↑ 1 place |
| 14 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 11 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2023
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | Not present in 2023 |
| 29 | Anna University | Not present in 2023 |
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2022
4 Chennai institutions appear in the 2022 published Architecture list. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 11 with a score of 59.32.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2022
4| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | — | 59.32 |
| 27 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | — | 49.92 |
| 28 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 25 | 49.62 |
| 29 | Anna University | 22 | 48.82 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 22 to 29. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2021
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Anna University | 22 | ↓ 7 places |
| 28 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 25 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 59.32 | Newly present |
| 27 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 49.92 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2022
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2021
2 Chennai institutions appear in the 2021 published Architecture list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 22 with a score of 51.25.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Anna University | 18 | 51.25 |
| 25 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | — | 49.75 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 18 to 22. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2020
1| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Anna University | 18 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 49.75 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2021
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | Not present in 2021 |
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2020
2 Chennai institutions appear in the 2020 published Architecture list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 18 with a score of 48.73.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Anna University | 12 | 48.73 |
| 20 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | — | 48.50 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 12 to 18. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2019
1| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Anna University | 12 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | 48.50 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2020
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2019
1 Chennai institution appear in the 2019 published Architecture list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 12 with a score of 53.29.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Anna University | 6 | 53.29 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 6 to 12. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2018
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Anna University | 6 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2019
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF Architecture rankings 2018
1 Chennai institution appear in the 2018 published Architecture list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 6 with a score of 50.83.
Chennai institutions in NIRF Architecture 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Anna University | — | 50.83 |
This is the earliest available Architecture edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Chennai Architecture ranking list
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11 SRMIST Chennai 61.83 3
NIRF Rank Trend (Architecture)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 11
- 2023: rank 14
- 2024: rank 11
Lower rank is better.
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Ranked #11 in both 2022 and 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top architecture institutions.
22 M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute 56.31 5
NIRF Rank Trend (Architecture)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 25
- 2022: rank 28
- 2023: rank 27
- 2024: rank 22
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 3 places from #25 in 2021 to #22 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top architecture institutions.
34 Anna University 51.16 5
NIRF Rank Trend (Architecture)
- 2020: rank 18
- 2021: rank 22
- 2022: rank 29
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 34
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 16 places from #18 in 2020 to #34 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top architecture institutions.
40 Crescent Chennai 47.53 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (Architecture)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 40
Lower rank is better.
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Ranked #40 in both 2024 and 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top architecture institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2024 ranking by published city and state.
Chennai ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Chennai?
4 colleges from Chennai appear in the official 2024 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
Yes. Open any expanded row and use the comparison action to review ranks, scores and historical performance.
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The page uses the city published for each institution in the selected NIRF ranking edition.