Which is the top College college in Maharashtra as per NIRF 2024?
Fergusson College Pune is the top Maharashtra entry, ranked #45 with a score of 56.77.
4 Maharashtra institutions appear in the NIRF 2024 College list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Fergusson College Pune leads the Maharashtra entries in 2024 at national rank 45 with a score of 56.77.
Maharashtra colleges featured across NIRF College editions
These institutions appeared in the available Maharashtra lists from 2017 to 2024. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government College colleges in Maharashtra
- Government Institute of Science, Nagpur 2024 · National rank 64 · Listed this year
- Government Institute of Forensic Science 2021 · National rank 88 · Historical entry
Top Private College colleges in Maharashtra
- St. Xavier`s College 2024 · National rank 89 · Listed this year
- Shri Shivaji Science College , Morshi Road , Amravati. 2024 · National rank 99 · Listed this year
- College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan 2023 · National rank 57 · Historical entry
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology 2019 · National rank 42 · Historical entry
- Bharati Vidyapeeth`s College of Fine Arts 2018 · National rank 93 · Historical entry
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology (RGIITBT) 2017 · National rank 30 · Historical entry
- Vivekanand College 2017 · National rank 58 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Fergusson College (Autonomous) 2024 · National rank 45 · Listed this year
- Fergusson College 2017 · National rank 35 · Historical entry
- Degree College of Physical Education 2017 · National rank 36 · Historical entry
- Nanded Education Society`s Science College 2017 · National rank 72 · Historical entry
- Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce 2017 · National rank 81 · Historical entry
- Sai College of Computer Education 2017 · National rank 83 · Historical entry
- Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science 2017 · National rank 88 · Historical entry
- Bharti Vidyapeeth`s Matoshri Bayabai Shripatrao Kadam Kanya Mahavidyalaya 2017 · National rank 99 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Maharashtra offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national College ranks, not positions within Maharashtra.
Maharashtra College ranking history
Explore Maharashtra institutions in the published NIRF College lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Maharashtra. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available College edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2024 published College list. Fergusson College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 45 with a score of 56.77.
View full Maharashtra 2024 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Fergusson College (Autonomous) recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 79 to 45, an improvement of 34 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 79 | ↑ 34 places |
| 64 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | 83 | ↑ 19 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2024
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | St. Xavier`s College | 52.60 | Newly present |
| 99 | Shri Shivaji Science College , Morshi Road , Amravati. | 51.86 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | Not present in 2024 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2023
3 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2023 published College list. College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 57 with a score of 55.18.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2023
3| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 69 | 55.18 |
| 79 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 57 | 53.88 |
| 83 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | — | 53.54 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 69 to 57, an improvement of 12 places. Fergusson College (Autonomous) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 57 to 79. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 69 | ↑ 12 places |
| 79 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 57 | ↓ 22 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | 53.54 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2023
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | St. Xavier`s College | Not present in 2023 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2022
3 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2022 published College list. Fergusson College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 57 with a score of 54.86.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2022
3| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 96 | 54.86 |
| 69 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 71 | 54.27 |
| 87 | St. Xavier`s College | — | 52.64 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Fergusson College (Autonomous) recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 96 to 57, an improvement of 39 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2021
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 96 | ↑ 39 places |
| 69 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 71 | ↑ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | St. Xavier`s College | 52.64 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2022
2| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | Not present in 2022 |
| 88 | Government Institute of Forensic Science | Not present in 2022 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2021
4 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2021 published College list. Government Institute of Science, Nagpur is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 61 with a score of 53.93.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2021
4| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | — | 53.93 |
| 71 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 62 | 52.86 |
| 88 | Government Institute of Forensic Science | — | 51.34 |
| 96 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 42 | 50.64 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Fergusson College (Autonomous) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 42 to 96. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2020
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 42 | ↓ 54 places |
| 71 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 62 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Government Institute of Science, Nagpur | 53.93 | Newly present |
| 88 | Government Institute of Forensic Science | 51.34 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2021
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | St. Xavier`s College | Not present in 2021 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2020
3 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2020 published College list. Fergusson College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 42 with a score of 56.04.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2020
3| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 27 | 56.04 |
| 62 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | — | 53.66 |
| 90 | St. Xavier`s College | 96 | 51.14 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
St. Xavier`s College recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 96 to 90, an improvement of 6 places. Fergusson College (Autonomous) recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 27 to 42. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2019
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | St. Xavier`s College | 96 | ↑ 6 places |
| 42 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 27 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan | 53.66 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2020
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology | Not present in 2020 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2019
3 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2019 published College list. Fergusson College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 27 with a score of 58.10.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2019
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 19 | 58.10 |
| 42 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology | 62 | 54.14 |
| 96 | St. Xavier`s College | 74 | 49.34 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 62 to 42, an improvement of 20 places. St. Xavier`s College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 74 to 96. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2018
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology | 62 | ↑ 20 places |
| 96 | St. Xavier`s College | 74 | ↓ 22 places |
| 27 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 19 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Maharashtra institutions in this comparison.
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2019
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Bharati Vidyapeeth`s College of Fine Arts | Not present in 2019 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2018
4 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2018 published College list. Fergusson College (Autonomous) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 19 with a score of 57.37.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2018
4| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | — | 57.37 |
| 62 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology | — | 48.95 |
| 74 | St. Xavier`s College | 40 | 47.81 |
| 93 | Bharati Vidyapeeth`s College of Fine Arts | — | 46.19 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
St. Xavier`s College recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 40 to 74. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2017
1| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | St. Xavier`s College | 40 | ↓ 34 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 9 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fergusson College (Autonomous) | 57.37 | Newly present |
| 62 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology | 48.95 | Newly present |
| 93 | Bharati Vidyapeeth`s College of Fine Arts | 46.19 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2018
9| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology (RGIITBT) | Not present in 2018 |
| 35 | Fergusson College | Not present in 2018 |
| 36 | Degree College of Physical Education | Not present in 2018 |
| 58 | Vivekanand College | Not present in 2018 |
| 72 | Nanded Education Society`s Science College | Not present in 2018 |
| 81 | Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce | Not present in 2018 |
| 83 | Sai College of Computer Education | Not present in 2018 |
| 88 | Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science | Not present in 2018 |
| 99 | Bharti Vidyapeeth`s Matoshri Bayabai Shripatrao Kadam Kanya Mahavidyalaya | Not present in 2018 |
Maharashtra NIRF College rankings 2017
10 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2017 published College list. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology (RGIITBT) is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 30 with a score of 47.04.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF College 2017
10| 2017 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Information Technology and Biotechnology (RGIITBT) | — | 47.04 |
| 35 | Fergusson College | — | 45.51 |
| 36 | Degree College of Physical Education | — | 45.48 |
| 40 | St. Xavier`s College | — | 44.67 |
| 58 | Vivekanand College | — | 42.26 |
| 72 | Nanded Education Society`s Science College | — | 39.47 |
| 81 | Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce | — | 38.05 |
| 83 | Sai College of Computer Education | — | 37.93 |
| 88 | Jankidevi Bajaj College of Science | — | 37.07 |
| 99 | Bharti Vidyapeeth`s Matoshri Bayabai Shripatrao Kadam Kanya Mahavidyalaya | — | 34.69 |
This is the earliest available College edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Maharashtra College ranking list
Avg score 54.04
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45 Fergusson College Pune 56.77 34
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 42
- 2021: rank 96
- 2022: rank 57
- 2023: rank 79
- 2024: rank 45
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Moved down 3 places from #42 in 2020 to #45 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
64 Government Institute of Science, Nagpur 54.91 19
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: rank 61
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: rank 83
- 2024: rank 64
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Moved down 3 places from #61 in 2021 to #64 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
89 St. Xavier's College Mumbai 52.60 2
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: rank 90
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 87
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 89
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Improved by 1 places from #90 in 2020 to #89 in 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
99 Shri Shivaji Science College 51.86 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (College)
- 2020: not ranked
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 99
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Ranked #99 in both 2024 and 2024.
Consistently ranked among India's top college institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Maharashtra ranking questions
Does this include private colleges?
Yes. Private and government labels appear when the institution is resolved in NIRFRank's curated registry.
How many Maharashtra colleges are in the NIRF 2024 list?
4 ranked colleges are shown across 4 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF College rank across the latest available editions.