Top Research colleges in Varanasi: NIRF ranking 2023
Explore ranked Research colleges in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with official NIRF ranks, scores, ownership labels and historical rank trends.
Varanasi Research ranking list
Uttar Pradesh16 Banaras Hindu University 58.14 1
- 2021: rank 14
- 2022: rank 15
- 2023: rank 16
Lower rank is better.
Moved down 2 places from #14 in 2021 to #16 in 2023.
Consistently ranked among India's top research institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2023 ranking by published city and state.
Varanasi ranking questions
Which is the top Research college in Varanasi as per NIRF 2023?
Banaras Hindu University leads the city list at rank #16.
How many ranked colleges are shown for Varanasi?
1 colleges from Varanasi appear in the official 2023 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
Yes. Open any expanded row and use the comparison action to review ranks, scores and historical performance.
How is the city filter created?
The page uses the city published for each institution in the selected NIRF ranking edition.