Which is the top University college in Chennai as per NIRF 2025?
SRMIST Chennai leads the city list at rank #11.
NIRF 2025 · City ranking
Top University Colleges in Chennai@elseTop University colleges in Chennai: NIRF ranking 2025
7 Chennai institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
SRMIST Chennai leads the Chennai entries in 2025 at national rank 11 with a score of 65.26.
Chennai colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Chennai lists from 2016 to 2025. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government University colleges in Chennai
- Anna University 2025 · National rank 20 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2019 · National rank 70 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Chennai
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 11 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2025 · National rank 13 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 53 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2025 · National rank 60 · Listed this year
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 2025 · National rank 76 · Listed this year
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 96 · Historical entry
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute 2023 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research 2019 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
- B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
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- University of Madras 2025 · National rank 38 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra University 2017 · National rank 39 · Historical entry
- Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2016 · National rank 36 · Historical entry
- Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) 2016 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Chennai offering programmes in this category. An institution's absence does not mean it is a poor choice. Ranks are national University ranks, not positions within Chennai.
Chennai University ranking history
Explore Chennai institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Chennai. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available University edition and the state and city recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Chennai 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
7 Chennai institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 11 with a score of 65.26.
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Major changes from 2024 to 2025
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 12 to 11, an improvement of 1 place. Anna University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 13 to 20. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2024
5| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 12 | ↑ 1 place |
| 38 | University of Madras | 39 | ↑ 1 place |
| 20 | Anna University | 13 | ↓ 7 places |
| 60 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 55 | ↓ 5 places |
| 76 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 73 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2025
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2025
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2025 |
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2024
8 Chennai institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 11 with a score of 64.62.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2024
8| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 13 | 64.62 |
| 12 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 18 | 64.56 |
| 13 | Anna University | 14 | 63.85 |
| 39 | University of Madras | 50 | 55.03 |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 51 | 52.16 |
| 55 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 57 | 50.86 |
| 73 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 66 | 48.36 |
| 96 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | — | 46.22 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
University of Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 50 to 39, an improvement of 11 places. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 66 to 73. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2023
4| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | University of Madras | 50 | ↑ 11 places |
| 12 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 18 | ↑ 6 places |
| 11 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 13 | ↑ 2 places |
| 73 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 66 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 46.22 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Not present in 2024 |
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2023
8 Chennai institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 13 with a score of 60.98.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2023
8| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 26 | 60.98 |
| 14 | Anna University | 20 | 60.48 |
| 18 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 19 | 58.73 |
| 50 | University of Madras | 39 | 49.50 |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | 49.26 |
| 57 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 48 | 48.61 |
| 66 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 62 | 46.91 |
| 92 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 100 | 43.62 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 26 to 13, an improvement of 13 places. University of Madras recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 39 to 50. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2022
6| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 26 | ↑ 13 places |
| 92 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 100 | ↑ 8 places |
| 14 | Anna University | 20 | ↑ 6 places |
| 50 | University of Madras | 39 | ↓ 11 places |
| 57 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 48 | ↓ 9 places |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2023
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2022
8 Chennai institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. SRM Institute of Science and Technology is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 19 with a score of 56.24.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2022
8| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 30 | 56.24 |
| 20 | Anna University | 16 | 56.22 |
| 26 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 29 | 52.45 |
| 39 | University of Madras | 28 | 49.86 |
| 43 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 40 | 49.18 |
| 48 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 47 | 48.87 |
| 62 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 51 | 46.40 |
| 100 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | — | 40.39 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 30 to 19, an improvement of 11 places. University of Madras recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 28 to 39. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2021
5| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 30 | ↑ 11 places |
| 26 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 29 | ↑ 3 places |
| 39 | University of Madras | 28 | ↓ 11 places |
| 62 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 51 | ↓ 11 places |
| 20 | Anna University | 16 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2022
1| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 40.39 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2022
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2021
7 Chennai institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 16 with a score of 54.97.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2021
7| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Anna University | 12 | 54.97 |
| 28 | University of Madras | 22 | 50.46 |
| 29 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 42 | 50.36 |
| 30 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 35 | 49.98 |
| 40 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 39 | 48.17 |
| 47 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 28 | 47.17 |
| 51 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 59 | 46.44 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 42 to 29, an improvement of 13 places. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 28 to 47. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 42 | ↑ 13 places |
| 51 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 59 | ↑ 8 places |
| 30 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 35 | ↑ 5 places |
| 47 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 28 | ↓ 19 places |
| 28 | University of Madras | 22 | ↓ 6 places |
| 16 | Anna University | 12 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2021
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2020
7 Chennai institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 12 with a score of 58.71.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2020
7| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Anna University | 7 | 58.71 |
| 22 | University of Madras | 20 | 52.55 |
| 28 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 33 | 51.32 |
| 35 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 32 | 50.07 |
| 39 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | 48.77 |
| 42 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 43 | 48.56 |
| 59 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 36 | 45.67 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 33 to 28, an improvement of 5 places. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 36 to 59. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 33 | ↑ 5 places |
| 39 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | ↑ 2 places |
| 42 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 43 | ↑ 1 place |
| 59 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 36 | ↓ 23 places |
| 12 | Anna University | 7 | ↓ 5 places |
| 35 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 32 | ↓ 3 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2020
2| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2020 |
| 100 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Not present in 2020 |
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2019
9 Chennai institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 7 with a score of 60.35.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2019
9| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Anna University | 4 | 60.35 |
| 20 | University of Madras | 18 | 51.34 |
| 32 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | 47.80 |
| 33 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 40 | 47.34 |
| 36 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 21 | 46.32 |
| 41 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 45 | 45.58 |
| 43 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 46 | 45.42 |
| 70 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 65 | 40.88 |
| 100 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 88 | 38.45 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 41 to 32, an improvement of 9 places. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 21 to 36. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | ↑ 9 places |
| 33 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 40 | ↑ 7 places |
| 41 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 45 | ↑ 4 places |
| 36 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 21 | ↓ 15 places |
| 100 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 88 | ↓ 12 places |
| 70 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 65 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Chennai institutions in this comparison.
Chennai institutions not present in 2019
0Every Chennai entry in the earlier list remains present.
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2018
9 Chennai institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 4 with a score of 62.82.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2018
9| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Anna University | 6 | 62.82 |
| 18 | University of Madras | 41 | 51.52 |
| 21 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 21 | 50.74 |
| 40 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | — | 45.29 |
| 41 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 34 | 45.17 |
| 45 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 44 | 44.34 |
| 46 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 55 | 44.00 |
| 65 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 38 | 41.73 |
| 88 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 70 | 38.70 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
University of Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 41 to 18, an improvement of 23 places. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 38 to 65. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | University of Madras | 41 | ↑ 23 places |
| 46 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 55 | ↑ 9 places |
| 4 | Anna University | 6 | ↑ 2 places |
| 65 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 38 | ↓ 27 places |
| 88 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 70 | ↓ 18 places |
| 41 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 34 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 45.29 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2018
3| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Sri Ramachandra University | Not present in 2018 |
| 65 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2018 |
| 100 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2018 |
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2017
11 Chennai institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 6 with a score of 56.50.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2017
11| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Anna University | — | 56.50 |
| 21 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | — | 46.45 |
| 34 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | 43.07 |
| 38 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | — | 42.48 |
| 39 | Sri Ramachandra University | — | 42.46 |
| 41 | University of Madras | — | 41.85 |
| 44 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 42 | 41.30 |
| 55 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | — | 38.68 |
| 65 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | — | 37.13 |
| 70 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | — | 36.47 |
| 100 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | — | 32.99 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 43 to 34, an improvement of 9 places. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 42 to 44. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Chennai ranking changes from 2016
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | ↑ 9 places |
| 44 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 42 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 9 newly listed and 3 no longer listed
Newly present Chennai institutions in 2017
9| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Anna University | 56.50 | Newly present |
| 21 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 46.45 | Newly present |
| 38 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 42.48 | Newly present |
| 39 | Sri Ramachandra University | 42.46 | Newly present |
| 41 | University of Madras | 41.85 | Newly present |
| 55 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 38.68 | Newly present |
| 65 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 37.13 | Newly present |
| 70 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 36.47 | Newly present |
| 100 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | 32.99 | Newly present |
Chennai institutions not present in 2017
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2017 |
| 41 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Not present in 2017 |
| 100 | Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) | Not present in 2017 |
Chennai NIRF University rankings 2016
5 Chennai institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University is the highest-ranked Chennai entry at national rank 36 with a score of 64.23.
Chennai institutions in NIRF University 2016
5| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | — | 64.23 |
| 41 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | — | 62.53 |
| 42 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | — | 62.46 |
| 43 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | — | 62.29 |
| 100 | Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) | — | 47.05 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Chennai University ranking list
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11 SRMIST Chennai 65.26 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 30
- 2022: rank 19
- 2023: rank 18
- 2024: rank 12
- 2025: rank 11
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Improved by 19 places from #30 in 2021 to #11 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
13 Saveetha Chennai 65.04 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 29
- 2022: rank 26
- 2023: rank 13
- 2024: rank 11
- 2025: rank 13
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Improved by 16 places from #29 in 2021 to #13 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
20 Anna University 61.22 7
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 16
- 2022: rank 20
- 2023: rank 14
- 2024: rank 13
- 2025: rank 20
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Moved down 4 places from #16 in 2021 to #20 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
38 University of Madras 55.23 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 28
- 2022: rank 39
- 2023: rank 50
- 2024: rank 39
- 2025: rank 38
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Moved down 10 places from #28 in 2021 to #38 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
53 Sathyabama 52.52 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 40
- 2022: rank 43
- 2023: rank 51
- 2024: rank 51
- 2025: rank 53
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Moved down 13 places from #40 in 2021 to #53 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
60 SRIHER Chennai 51.35 5
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 47
- 2022: rank 48
- 2023: rank 57
- 2024: rank 55
- 2025: rank 60
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Moved down 13 places from #47 in 2021 to #60 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
76 Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 49.59 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 51
- 2022: rank 62
- 2023: rank 66
- 2024: rank 73
- 2025: rank 76
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Moved down 25 places from #51 in 2021 to #76 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2025 ranking by published city and state.
Chennai ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Chennai?
7 colleges from Chennai appear in the official 2025 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
Yes. Open any expanded row and use the comparison action to review ranks, scores and historical performance.
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