Which is the top Overall college in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2025?
IIT Madras is the top Tamil Nadu entry, ranked #1 with a score of 87.31.
Top Overall Colleges in Tamil Nadu@elseTop Overall colleges in Tamil Nadu: NIRF ranking 2025
17 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 Overall list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
IIT Madras leads the Tamil Nadu entries in 2025 at national rank 1 with a score of 87.31.
Tamil Nadu colleges featured across NIRF Overall editions
These institutions appeared in the available Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2025 · National rank 1 · Listed this year
- Anna University 2025 · National rank 29 · Listed this year
- National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli 2025 · National rank 30 · Listed this year
- Bharathidasan University 2025 · National rank 61 · Listed this year
- Alagappa University 2025 · National rank 73 · Listed this year
- Bharathiar University 2025 · National rank 76 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2025 · National rank 88 · Listed this year
- Periyar University 2024 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
- Madurai Kamaraj University 2023 · National rank 94 · Historical entry
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2019 · National rank 99 · Historical entry
- Annamalai University 2017 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
Top Private Overall colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2025 · National rank 17 · Listed this year
- Vellore Institute of Technology 2025 · National rank 21 · Listed this year
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 22 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2025 · National rank 23 · Listed this year
- Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education 2025 · National rank 48 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy 2025 · National rank 51 · Listed this year
- Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering 2025 · National rank 82 · Listed this year
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 2025 · National rank 90 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 93 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2024 · National rank 96 · Historical entry
- PSG College of Technology 2021 · National rank 86 · Historical entry
- PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research 2018 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
- Thiagarajar College of Engineering 2018 · National rank 95 · Historical entry
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- University of Madras 2025 · National rank 68 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) 2017 · National rank 50 · Historical entry
- Sri Ramachandra University 2017 · National rank 61 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli 2017 · National rank 67 · Historical entry
- Sri Sivasubrmaniya Nadar College of Engineering 2017 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology 2017 · National rank 87 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Overall ranking history
Explore Tamil Nadu institutions in the published NIRF Overall lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Tamil Nadu. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available Overall edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Tamil Nadu 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
17 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2025 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 87.31.
View full Tamil Nadu 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Alagappa University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 76 to 73, an improvement of 3 places. Bharathiar University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 44 to 76. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2024
6| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Alagappa University | 76 | ↑ 3 places |
| 48 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 50 | ↑ 2 places |
| 17 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 18 | ↑ 1 place |
| 76 | Bharathiar University | 44 | ↓ 32 places |
| 29 | Anna University | 20 | ↓ 9 places |
| 93 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 85 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2025
1| 2025 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 50.03 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2025
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Not present in 2025 |
| 100 | Periyar University | Not present in 2025 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2024
18 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2024 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 86.42.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2024
18| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 86.42 |
| 18 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 15 | 63.81 |
| 19 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 17 | 62.97 |
| 20 | Anna University | 18 | 62.77 |
| 21 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 32 | 62.07 |
| 22 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 27 | 61.79 |
| 31 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 21 | 58.60 |
| 44 | Bharathiar University | 36 | 54.81 |
| 47 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 49 | 54.14 |
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 48 | 54.02 |
| 55 | Bharathidasan University | 70 | 53.47 |
| 64 | University of Madras | 65 | 52.58 |
| 76 | Alagappa University | 56 | 51.07 |
| 81 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 80 | 50.43 |
| 85 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 84 | 49.52 |
| 91 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | — | 48.64 |
| 96 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 98 | 48.10 |
| 100 | Periyar University | — | 47.43 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Bharathidasan University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 70 to 55, an improvement of 15 places. Alagappa University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 56 to 76. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2023
6| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Bharathidasan University | 70 | ↑ 15 places |
| 21 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 32 | ↑ 11 places |
| 22 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 27 | ↑ 5 places |
| 76 | Alagappa University | 56 | ↓ 20 places |
| 31 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 21 | ↓ 10 places |
| 44 | Bharathiar University | 36 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2024
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 48.64 | Newly present |
| 100 | Periyar University | 47.43 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2024
2| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Not present in 2024 |
| 94 | Madurai Kamaraj University | Not present in 2024 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2023
18 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2023 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 86.69.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2023
18| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 86.69 |
| 15 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 16 | 62.74 |
| 17 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 18 | 62.70 |
| 18 | Anna University | 22 | 62.36 |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 21 | 60.43 |
| 27 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 44 | 58.14 |
| 32 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 36 | 56.44 |
| 36 | Bharathiar University | 24 | 55.58 |
| 48 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 50 | 52.52 |
| 49 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 49 | 52.00 |
| 56 | Alagappa University | 53 | 50.99 |
| 65 | University of Madras | 70 | 49.93 |
| 70 | Bharathidasan University | 82 | 49.45 |
| 80 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 96 | 48.18 |
| 84 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 67 | 47.95 |
| 93 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | — | 46.33 |
| 94 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 88 | 46.26 |
| 98 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 83 | 45.84 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 44 to 27, an improvement of 17 places. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 67 to 84. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2022
6| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 44 | ↑ 17 places |
| 80 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 96 | ↑ 16 places |
| 70 | Bharathidasan University | 82 | ↑ 12 places |
| 84 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 67 | ↓ 17 places |
| 98 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 83 | ↓ 15 places |
| 36 | Bharathiar University | 24 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 46.33 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2023
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | Not present in 2023 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2022
18 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2022 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 87.59.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2022
18| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 87.59 |
| 16 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 12 | 61.54 |
| 18 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 21 | 60.14 |
| 21 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 23 | 58.95 |
| 22 | Anna University | 25 | 58.08 |
| 24 | Bharathiar University | 22 | 57.26 |
| 36 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 53 | 53.99 |
| 44 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 49 | 50.81 |
| 49 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 42 | 50.33 |
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 74 | 49.97 |
| 53 | Alagappa University | 57 | 49.73 |
| 67 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 61 | 48.09 |
| 70 | University of Madras | 47 | 48.01 |
| 82 | Bharathidasan University | 90 | 46.14 |
| 83 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 79 | 46.08 |
| 88 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 83 | 45.77 |
| 95 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 75 | 44.73 |
| 96 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 89 | 44.69 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 74 to 50, an improvement of 24 places. University of Madras recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 47 to 70. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 74 | ↑ 24 places |
| 36 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 53 | ↑ 17 places |
| 82 | Bharathidasan University | 90 | ↑ 8 places |
| 70 | University of Madras | 47 | ↓ 23 places |
| 95 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 75 | ↓ 20 places |
| 49 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 42 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2022
0No newly listed Tamil Nadu institutions in this comparison.
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2022
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 86 | PSG College of Technology | Not present in 2022 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2021
19 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2021 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 86.76.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2021
19| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 86.76 |
| 12 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 13 | 59.87 |
| 21 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 28 | 55.39 |
| 22 | Bharathiar University | 21 | 55.38 |
| 23 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 24 | 54.97 |
| 25 | Anna University | 20 | 54.42 |
| 42 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 48 | 49.15 |
| 47 | University of Madras | 41 | 48.66 |
| 49 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 66 | 48.63 |
| 53 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 58 | 47.30 |
| 57 | Alagappa University | 64 | 46.79 |
| 61 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 61 | 46.60 |
| 74 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | — | 45.07 |
| 75 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 87 | 44.81 |
| 79 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 51 | 44.40 |
| 83 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 84 | 43.75 |
| 86 | PSG College of Technology | 85 | 43.14 |
| 89 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 83 | 42.94 |
| 90 | Bharathidasan University | 77 | 42.79 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 66 to 49, an improvement of 17 places. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 51 to 79. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 66 | ↑ 17 places |
| 75 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 87 | ↑ 12 places |
| 21 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 28 | ↑ 7 places |
| 79 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 51 | ↓ 28 places |
| 90 | Bharathidasan University | 77 | ↓ 13 places |
| 47 | University of Madras | 41 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 45.07 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2021
0Every Tamil Nadu entry in the earlier list remains present.
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2020
18 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2020 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 85.31.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2020
18| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 1 | 85.31 |
| 13 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 15 | 60.74 |
| 20 | Anna University | 14 | 58.10 |
| 21 | Bharathiar University | 21 | 57.32 |
| 24 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli | 24 | 55.92 |
| 28 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 32 | 53.89 |
| 41 | University of Madras | 33 | 50.76 |
| 48 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 63 | 49.40 |
| 51 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 54 | 48.59 |
| 58 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 52 | 47.27 |
| 61 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 64 | 47.03 |
| 64 | Alagappa University | 47 | 46.85 |
| 66 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 67 | 46.81 |
| 77 | Bharathidasan University | 86 | 44.70 |
| 83 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 78 | 44.42 |
| 84 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 69 | 44.27 |
| 85 | PSG College of Technology | 76 | 44.17 |
| 87 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 57 | 44.03 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 63 to 48, an improvement of 15 places. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 57 to 87. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 63 | ↑ 15 places |
| 77 | Bharathidasan University | 86 | ↑ 9 places |
| 28 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 32 | ↑ 4 places |
| 87 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 57 | ↓ 30 places |
| 64 | Alagappa University | 47 | ↓ 17 places |
| 84 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 69 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Tamil Nadu institutions in this comparison.
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2020
3| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Not present in 2020 |
| 97 | Periyar University | Not present in 2020 |
| 99 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2020 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2019
21 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2019 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 1 with a score of 83.88.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2019
21Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Madurai Kamaraj University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 81 to 69, an improvement of 12 places. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 40 to 68. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 81 | ↑ 12 places |
| 52 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 63 | ↑ 11 places |
| 54 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 62 | ↑ 8 places |
| 68 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 40 | ↓ 28 places |
| 57 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 35 | ↓ 22 places |
| 76 | PSG College of Technology | 64 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Periyar University | 40.99 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2019
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Not present in 2019 |
| 95 | Thiagarajar College of Engineering | Not present in 2019 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2018
22 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2018 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 2 with a score of 81.39.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2018
22Major changes from 2017 to 2018
University of Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 64 to 29, an improvement of 35 places. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 60 to 92. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | University of Madras | 64 | ↑ 35 places |
| 20 | Bharathiar University | 45 | ↑ 25 places |
| 64 | PSG College of Technology | 88 | ↑ 24 places |
| 92 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 60 | ↓ 32 places |
| 40 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 28 | ↓ 12 places |
| 63 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 55 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 8 newly listed and 6 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2018
8| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Alagappa University | 48.25 | Newly present |
| 54 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 46.33 | Newly present |
| 62 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 45.29 | Newly present |
| 73 | Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering | 43.60 | Newly present |
| 75 | PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | 43.24 | Newly present |
| 81 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 42.98 | Newly present |
| 94 | Bharathidasan University | 41.63 | Newly present |
| 95 | Thiagarajar College of Engineering | 41.41 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2018
6| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | Not present in 2018 |
| 61 | Sri Ramachandra University | Not present in 2018 |
| 67 | Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli | Not present in 2018 |
| 80 | Sri Sivasubrmaniya Nadar College of Engineering | Not present in 2018 |
| 87 | Indian Institute of Crop Processing Technology | Not present in 2018 |
| 92 | Annamalai University | Not present in 2018 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF Overall rankings 2017
20 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2017 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 2 with a score of 73.97.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF Overall 2017
20This is the earliest available Overall edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Tamil Nadu Overall ranking list
Avg score 57.82
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1 IIT Madras 87.31 0
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Held the #1 position for five consecutive years.
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17 Amrita 64.97 1
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- 2021: rank 12
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Moved down 5 places from #12 in 2021 to #17 in 2025.
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21 VIT Vellore 62.88 2
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- 2021: rank 21
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Ranked #21 in both 2021 and 2025.
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22 SRMIST Chennai 62.87 1
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- 2021: rank 53
- 2022: rank 36
- 2023: rank 32
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Improved by 31 places from #53 in 2021 to #22 in 2025.
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23 Saveetha Chennai 62.23 1
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- 2021: rank 49
- 2022: rank 44
- 2023: rank 27
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Improved by 26 places from #49 in 2021 to #23 in 2025.
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29 Anna University 60.06 9
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- 2021: rank 25
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- 2023: rank 18
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Moved down 4 places from #25 in 2021 to #29 in 2025.
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30 NIT Trichy 60.05 1
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- 2021: rank 23
- 2022: rank 21
- 2023: rank 21
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Moved down 7 places from #23 in 2021 to #30 in 2025.
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48 KARE 55.68 2
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- 2021: rank 74
- 2022: rank 50
- 2023: rank 48
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Improved by 26 places from #74 in 2021 to #48 in 2025.
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51 SASTRA 55.32 4
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- 2021: rank 42
- 2022: rank 49
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Moved down 9 places from #42 in 2021 to #51 in 2025.
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61 Bharathidasan University 53.82 6
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- 2021: rank 90
- 2022: rank 82
- 2023: rank 70
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Improved by 29 places from #90 in 2021 to #61 in 2025.
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68 University of Madras 52.89 4
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- 2021: rank 47
- 2022: rank 70
- 2023: rank 65
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Moved down 21 places from #47 in 2021 to #68 in 2025.
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73 Alagappa University 52.27 3
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- 2021: rank 57
- 2022: rank 53
- 2023: rank 56
- 2024: rank 76
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Moved down 16 places from #57 in 2021 to #73 in 2025.
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76 Bharathiar University 51.96 32
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- 2021: rank 22
- 2022: rank 24
- 2023: rank 36
- 2024: rank 44
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Moved down 54 places from #22 in 2021 to #76 in 2025.
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82 SSN College 51.01 1
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- 2021: rank 89
- 2022: rank 96
- 2023: rank 80
- 2024: rank 81
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Improved by 7 places from #89 in 2021 to #82 in 2025.
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88 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 50.03 5
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- 2023: rank 93
- 2024: not ranked
- 2025: rank 88
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Improved by 5 places from #93 in 2023 to #88 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
90 Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 49.85 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 75
- 2022: rank 95
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 91
- 2025: rank 90
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Moved down 15 places from #75 in 2021 to #90 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
93 Sathyabama 49.79 8
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 61
- 2022: rank 67
- 2023: rank 84
- 2024: rank 85
- 2025: rank 93
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Moved down 32 places from #61 in 2021 to #93 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
17 ranked colleges are shown across 8 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF Overall rank across the latest available editions.