Which is the top Overall college in Lucknow as per NIRF 2025?
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University leads the city list at rank #69.
NIRF 2025 · City ranking
Top Overall Colleges in Lucknow@elseTop Overall colleges in Lucknow: NIRF ranking 2025
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 Overall list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University leads the Lucknow entries in 2025 at national rank 69 with a score of 52.71.
Lucknow colleges featured across NIRF Overall editions
These institutions appeared in the available Lucknow lists from 2017 to 2025. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government Overall colleges in Lucknow
- Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 2025 · National rank 69 · Listed this year
- King George`s Medical University 2025 · National rank 83 · Listed this year
- Indian Institute of Management Lucknow 2017 · National rank 51 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Lucknow offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national Overall ranks, not positions within Lucknow.
Lucknow Overall ranking history
Explore Lucknow institutions in the published NIRF Overall lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Lucknow. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Overall edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Lucknow 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 2025
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2025 published Overall list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 69 with a score of 52.71.
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Major changes from 2024 to 2025
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 88 to 83, an improvement of 5 places. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 58 to 69. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2024
2| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 | King George`s Medical University | 88 | ↑ 5 places |
| 69 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 58 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2025
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2025
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2024
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2024 published Overall list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 58 with a score of 53.26.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2024
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 69 | 53.26 |
| 88 | King George`s Medical University | 77 | 48.98 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 69 to 58, an improvement of 11 places. King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 77 to 88. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 69 | ↑ 11 places |
| 88 | King George`s Medical University | 77 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2024
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2024
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2023
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2023 published Overall list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 69 with a score of 49.53.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2023
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 78 | 49.53 |
| 77 | King George`s Medical University | 75 | 48.52 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 78 to 69, an improvement of 9 places. King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 75 to 77. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 78 | ↑ 9 places |
| 77 | King George`s Medical University | 75 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2023
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2022
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2022 published Overall list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 75 with a score of 47.00.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | King George`s Medical University | 60 | 47.00 |
| 78 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | — | 46.39 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 60 to 75. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2021
1| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | King George`s Medical University | 60 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 46.39 | Newly present |
Lucknow institutions not present in 2022
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2021
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2021 published Overall list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 60 with a score of 46.65.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | King George`s Medical University | 50 | 46.65 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 50 to 60. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2020
1| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | King George`s Medical University | 50 | ↓ 10 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2021
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2020
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2020 published Overall list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 50 with a score of 48.91.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | King George`s Medical University | 42 | 48.91 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 42 to 50. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2019
1| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | King George`s Medical University | 42 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2020
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2019
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2019 published Overall list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 42 with a score of 49.91.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | King George`s Medical University | 23 | 49.91 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 23 to 42. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2018
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | King George`s Medical University | 23 | ↓ 19 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2019
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2018
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2018 published Overall list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 23 with a score of 52.73.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | King George`s Medical University | — | 52.73 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Lucknow lists.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2017
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | King George`s Medical University | 52.73 | Newly present |
Lucknow institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | Not present in 2018 |
Lucknow NIRF Overall rankings 2017
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2017 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Management Lucknow is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 51 with a score of 43.35.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF Overall 2017
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow | — | 43.35 |
This is the earliest available Overall edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Lucknow Overall ranking list
Uttar Pradesh#InstituteScore
69 Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 52.71 11
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 78
- 2023: rank 69
- 2024: rank 58
- 2025: rank 69
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 9 places from #78 in 2022 to #69 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
83 King George's Medical University 50.94 5
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 60
- 2022: rank 75
- 2023: rank 77
- 2024: rank 88
- 2025: rank 83
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 23 places from #60 in 2021 to #83 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2025 ranking by published city and state.
Lucknow ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Lucknow?
2 colleges from Lucknow appear in the official 2025 list.
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Yes. Open any expanded row and use the comparison action to review ranks, scores and historical performance.
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