Which is the top University college in Hyderabad as per NIRF 2020?
University of Hyderabad leads the city list at rank #6.
NIRF 2020 · City ranking
3 Hyderabad institutions appear in the NIRF 2020 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
University of Hyderabad leads the Hyderabad entries in 2020 at national rank 6 with a score of 61.70.
Hyderabad colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Hyderabad lists from 2016 to 2020. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government University colleges in Hyderabad
- University of Hyderabad 2020 · National rank 6 · Listed this year
- Osmania University 2020 · National rank 29 · Listed this year
- Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) 2019 · National rank 79 · Historical entry
- University Of Hyderabad-Hyderabad 2016 · National rank 4 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Hyderabad
- International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad 2020 · National rank 78 · Listed this year
- International Institute Of Information Technology Hyderabad 2016 · National rank 23 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad.
Hyderabad University ranking history
Explore Hyderabad institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Hyderabad. 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 Hyderabad 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 2020
3 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. University of Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 6 with a score of 61.70.
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Major changes from 2019 to 2020
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 82 to 78, an improvement of 4 places. Osmania University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 26 to 29. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2019
3| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 82 | ↑ 4 places |
| 29 | Osmania University | 26 | ↓ 3 places |
| 6 | University of Hyderabad | 4 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2020
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) | Not present in 2020 |
Hyderabad NIRF University rankings 2019
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. University of Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 4 with a score of 61.85.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF University 2019
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University of Hyderabad | 5 | 61.85 |
| 26 | Osmania University | 28 | 49.86 |
| 79 | Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) | 82 | 40.17 |
| 82 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 98 | 39.97 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 98 to 82, an improvement of 16 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2018
3| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 98 | ↑ 16 places |
| 79 | Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) | 82 | ↑ 3 places |
| 26 | Osmania University | 28 | ↑ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Hyderabad institutions in this comparison.
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2019
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF University rankings 2018
4 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. University of Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 5 with a score of 60.54.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF University 2018
4| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | University of Hyderabad | 7 | 60.54 |
| 28 | Osmania University | 23 | 48.02 |
| 82 | Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) | — | 39.30 |
| 98 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | — | 37.52 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
University of Hyderabad recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 7 to 5, an improvement of 2 places. Osmania University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 23 to 28. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2017
2| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | University of Hyderabad | 7 | ↑ 2 places |
| 28 | Osmania University | 23 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU) | 39.30 | Newly present |
| 98 | International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad | 37.52 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2018
0Every Hyderabad entry in the earlier list remains present.
Hyderabad NIRF University rankings 2017
2 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. University of Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 7 with a score of 56.30.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF University 2017
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | University of Hyderabad | — | 56.30 |
| 23 | Osmania University | 33 | 45.52 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Osmania University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 33 to 23, an improvement of 10 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Hyderabad ranking changes from 2016
1| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Osmania University | 33 | ↑ 10 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Hyderabad institutions in 2017
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | University of Hyderabad | 56.30 | Newly present |
Hyderabad institutions not present in 2017
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | University Of Hyderabad-Hyderabad | Not present in 2017 |
| 23 | International Institute Of Information Technology Hyderabad | Not present in 2017 |
Hyderabad NIRF University rankings 2016
3 Hyderabad institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. University Of Hyderabad-Hyderabad is the highest-ranked Hyderabad entry at national rank 4 with a score of 85.45.
Hyderabad institutions in NIRF University 2016
3| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | University Of Hyderabad-Hyderabad | — | 85.45 |
| 23 | International Institute Of Information Technology Hyderabad | — | 68.38 |
| 33 | Osmania University | — | 65.40 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Hyderabad University ranking list
Telangana#InstituteScore
6 University of Hyderabad 61.70 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 7
- 2018: rank 5
- 2019: rank 4
- 2020: rank 6
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 1 places from #7 in 2017 to #6 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
29 Osmania University 51.15 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 33
- 2017: rank 23
- 2018: rank 28
- 2019: rank 26
- 2020: rank 29
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 4 places from #33 in 2016 to #29 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
78 IIIT Hyderabad 41.69 4
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 98
- 2019: rank 82
- 2020: rank 78
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 20 places from #98 in 2018 to #78 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. This page filters the official 2020 ranking by published city and state.
Hyderabad ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Hyderabad?
3 colleges from Hyderabad appear in the official 2020 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.