Which is the top University college in Chennai as per NIRF 2017?
Anna University leads the city list at rank #6.
NIRF 2017 · City ranking
11 Chennai institutions appear in the NIRF 2017 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Anna University leads the Chennai entries in 2017 at national rank 6 with a score of 56.50.
Chennai colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Chennai lists from 2016 to 2017. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government University colleges in Chennai
- Anna University 2017 · National rank 6 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2017 · National rank 38 · Listed this year
Top Private University colleges in Chennai
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 2017 · National rank 21 · Listed this year
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 34 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 44 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2017 · National rank 55 · Listed this year
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 65 · Listed this year
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research 2017 · National rank 70 · Listed this year
- B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 100 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2016 · National rank 41 · Historical entry
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- Sri Ramachandra University 2017 · National rank 39 · Listed this year
- University of Madras 2017 · National rank 41 · Listed this year
- 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 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.
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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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6 Anna University 56.50 NEW
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- 2016: not ranked
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Ranked #6 in both 2017 and 2017.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
21 Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 46.45 NEW
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Ranked #21 in both 2017 and 2017.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
34 SRMIST Chennai 43.07 9
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- 2016: rank 43
- 2017: rank 34
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Improved by 9 places from #43 in 2016 to #34 in 2017.
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38 TANUVAS Chennai 42.48 NEW
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Ranked #38 in both 2017 and 2017.
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39 Sri Ramachandra University 42.46 NEW
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Ranked #39 in both 2017 and 2017.
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41 University of Madras 41.85 NEW
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Ranked #41 in both 2017 and 2017.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
44 Sathyabama 41.30 2
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- 2016: rank 42
- 2017: rank 44
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Moved down 2 places from #42 in 2016 to #44 in 2017.
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55 Saveetha Chennai 38.68 NEW
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 55
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Ranked #55 in both 2017 and 2017.
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65 Vel Tech Chennai 37.13 NEW
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Ranked #65 in both 2017 and 2017.
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70 MAHER Chennai 36.47 NEW
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Ranked #70 in both 2017 and 2017.
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100 Crescent Chennai 32.99 NEW
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Ranked #100 in both 2017 and 2017.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2017 ranking by published city and state.
Chennai ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Chennai?
11 colleges from Chennai appear in the official 2017 list.
Can I compare these colleges?
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