Which is the top Overall college in West Bengal as per NIRF 2025?
IIT Kharagpur is the top West Bengal entry, ranked #6 with a score of 73.99.
Top Overall Colleges in West Bengal@elseTop Overall colleges in West Bengal: NIRF ranking 2025
4 West Bengal 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 Kharagpur leads the West Bengal entries in 2025 at national rank 6 with a score of 73.99.
West Bengal colleges featured across NIRF Overall editions
These institutions appeared in the available West Bengal 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 West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 2025 · National rank 6 · Listed this year
- Jadavpur University 2025 · National rank 18 · Listed this year
- Calcutta University 2025 · National rank 47 · Listed this year
- Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata 2025 · National rank 67 · Listed this year
- Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata 2024 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
- National Institute of Technology Durgapur 2024 · National rank 93 · Historical entry
- Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur 2023 · National rank 66 · Historical entry
- Visva Bharati 2021 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta 2023 · National rank 99 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in West Bengal 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 West Bengal.
West Bengal Overall ranking history
Explore West Bengal institutions in the published NIRF Overall lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within West Bengal. 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 West Bengal 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
4 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2025 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 6 with a score of 73.99.
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Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Calcutta University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 26 to 47. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2024
3| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Calcutta University | 26 | ↓ 21 places |
| 67 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 61 | ↓ 6 places |
| 18 | Jadavpur University | 17 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2025
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2025
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | Not present in 2025 |
| 93 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | Not present in 2025 |
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2024
6 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2024 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 6 with a score of 74.77.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2024
6| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 7 | 74.77 |
| 17 | Jadavpur University | 13 | 63.84 |
| 26 | Calcutta University | 23 | 60.25 |
| 61 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 43 | 52.91 |
| 75 | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | — | 51.10 |
| 93 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 90 | 48.29 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 7 to 6, an improvement of 1 place. Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 43 to 61. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2023
4| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 7 | ↑ 1 place |
| 61 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 43 | ↓ 18 places |
| 17 | Jadavpur University | 13 | ↓ 4 places |
| 26 | Calcutta University | 23 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata | 51.10 | Newly present |
West Bengal institutions not present in 2024
2| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | Not present in 2024 |
| 99 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | Not present in 2024 |
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2023
7 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2023 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 7 with a score of 71.82.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2023
7| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 6 | 71.82 |
| 13 | Jadavpur University | 12 | 64.30 |
| 23 | Calcutta University | 15 | 60.22 |
| 43 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 40 | 53.72 |
| 66 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 66 | 49.79 |
| 90 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 72 | 46.81 |
| 99 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | — | 45.74 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
National Institute of Technology Durgapur recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 72 to 90. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2022
3| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 72 | ↓ 18 places |
| 23 | Calcutta University | 15 | ↓ 8 places |
| 43 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 40 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 45.74 | Newly present |
West Bengal institutions not present in 2023
0Every West Bengal entry in the earlier list remains present.
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2022
6 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2022 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 6 with a score of 75.94.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2022
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 6 | 75.94 |
| 12 | Jadavpur University | 14 | 63.85 |
| 15 | Calcutta University | 11 | 61.57 |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 35 | 52.35 |
| 66 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 46 | 48.45 |
| 72 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 71 | 47.90 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Jadavpur University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 14 to 12, an improvement of 2 places. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 46 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2021
4| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Jadavpur University | 14 | ↑ 2 places |
| 66 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 46 | ↓ 20 places |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 35 | ↓ 5 places |
| 15 | Calcutta University | 11 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2022
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2022
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Visva Bharati | Not present in 2022 |
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2021
7 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2021 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 6 with a score of 75.62.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2021
7| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 5 | 75.62 |
| 11 | Calcutta University | 11 | 61.45 |
| 14 | Jadavpur University | 12 | 58.93 |
| 35 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 29 | 50.48 |
| 46 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 43 | 48.70 |
| 71 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 96 | 45.36 |
| 97 | Visva Bharati | 69 | 41.74 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
National Institute of Technology Durgapur recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 96 to 71, an improvement of 25 places. Visva Bharati recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 69 to 97. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2020
4| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 96 | ↑ 25 places |
| 97 | Visva Bharati | 69 | ↓ 28 places |
| 35 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 29 | ↓ 6 places |
| 46 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 43 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2021
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2021
0Every West Bengal entry in the earlier list remains present.
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2020
7 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2020 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 75.85.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2020
7| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 5 | 75.85 |
| 11 | Calcutta University | 12 | 61.01 |
| 12 | Jadavpur University | 13 | 60.77 |
| 29 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 40 | 53.49 |
| 43 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 36 | 50.41 |
| 69 | Visva Bharati | 59 | 45.95 |
| 96 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 93 | 42.26 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 40 to 29, an improvement of 11 places. Visva Bharati recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 59 to 69. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 40 | ↑ 11 places |
| 11 | Calcutta University | 12 | ↑ 1 place |
| 12 | Jadavpur University | 13 | ↑ 1 place |
| 69 | Visva Bharati | 59 | ↓ 10 places |
| 43 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 36 | ↓ 7 places |
| 96 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 93 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2020
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2020
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | Not present in 2020 |
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2019
8 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2019 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 74.31.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2019
8| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 5 | 74.31 |
| 12 | Calcutta University | 21 | 60.87 |
| 13 | Jadavpur University | 13 | 60.53 |
| 26 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 34 | 52.68 |
| 36 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 44 | 50.96 |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 25 | 50.44 |
| 59 | Visva Bharati | 48 | 46.27 |
| 93 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | — | 41.59 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Calcutta University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 21 to 12, an improvement of 9 places. Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 25 to 40. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2018
5| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Calcutta University | 21 | ↑ 9 places |
| 26 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 34 | ↑ 8 places |
| 36 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 44 | ↑ 8 places |
| 40 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 25 | ↓ 15 places |
| 59 | Visva Bharati | 48 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | National Institute of Technology Durgapur | 41.59 | Newly present |
West Bengal institutions not present in 2019
0Every West Bengal entry in the earlier list remains present.
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2018
7 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2018 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 71.39.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2018
7| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 4 | 71.39 |
| 13 | Jadavpur University | 12 | 59.68 |
| 21 | Calcutta University | 27 | 53.38 |
| 25 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 44 | 52.52 |
| 34 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | 39 | 50.87 |
| 44 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 73 | 48.06 |
| 48 | Visva Bharati | 31 | 47.62 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 73 to 44, an improvement of 29 places. Visva Bharati recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 31 to 48. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | 73 | ↑ 29 places |
| 25 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | 44 | ↑ 19 places |
| 21 | Calcutta University | 27 | ↑ 6 places |
| 48 | Visva Bharati | 31 | ↓ 17 places |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 4 | ↓ 1 place |
| 13 | Jadavpur University | 12 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2018
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2018
0Every West Bengal entry in the earlier list remains present.
West Bengal NIRF Overall rankings 2017
7 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2017 published Overall list. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 4 with a score of 68.43.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF Overall 2017
7| 2017 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | — | 68.43 |
| 12 | Jadavpur University | — | 57.32 |
| 27 | Calcutta University | — | 48.90 |
| 31 | Visva Bharati | — | 48.19 |
| 39 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | — | 45.17 |
| 44 | Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Kolkata | — | 44.38 |
| 73 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur | — | 41.28 |
This is the earliest available Overall edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
West Bengal Overall ranking list
Avg score 61.82
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6 IIT Kharagpur 73.99 0
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 6
- 2022: rank 6
- 2023: rank 7
- 2024: rank 6
- 2025: rank 6
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Ranked #6 in both 2021 and 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
18 Jadavpur University 64.34 1
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 14
- 2022: rank 12
- 2023: rank 13
- 2024: rank 17
- 2025: rank 18
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Moved down 4 places from #14 in 2021 to #18 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
47 Calcutta University 55.91 21
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 11
- 2022: rank 15
- 2023: rank 23
- 2024: rank 26
- 2025: rank 47
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Moved down 36 places from #11 in 2021 to #47 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top overall institutions.
67 IISER Kolkata 53.04 6
NIRF Rank Trend (Overall)
- 2021: rank 35
- 2022: rank 40
- 2023: rank 43
- 2024: rank 61
- 2025: rank 67
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 32 places from #35 in 2021 to #67 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.
West Bengal 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 West Bengal colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
4 ranked colleges are shown across 3 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.