Which is the top University college in Jammu and Kashmir as per NIRF 2025?
University of Kashmir is the top Jammu and Kashmir entry, ranked #34 with a score of 57.13.
Top University Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir@elseTop University colleges in Jammu and Kashmir: NIRF ranking 2025
3 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
University of Kashmir leads the Jammu and Kashmir entries in 2025 at national rank 34 with a score of 57.13.
Jammu and Kashmir colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir
- University of Kashmir 2025 · National rank 34 · Listed this year
- University of Jammu 2025 · National rank 51 · Listed this year
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir 2025 · National rank 75 · Listed this year
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University 2016 · National rank 80 · Historical entry
Ownership not confirmed
- Jammu University -Jammu Tawi 2016 · National rank 64 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir University ranking history
Explore Jammu and Kashmir institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Jammu and Kashmir. A lower rank number is better.
Comparisons use the preceding available University edition and the state recorded in each year's list. Newly listed means absent from the previous Jammu and Kashmir 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
3 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 34 with a score of 57.13.
View full Jammu and Kashmir 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
University of Kashmir recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 45 to 34, an improvement of 11 places. University of Jammu recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 50 to 51. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2024
2| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | University of Kashmir | 45 | ↑ 11 places |
| 51 | University of Jammu | 50 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2025
1| 2025 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir | 49.70 | Newly present |
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2025
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2024
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 45 with a score of 54.43.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2024
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | University of Kashmir | 33 | 54.43 |
| 50 | University of Jammu | 63 | 52.33 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
University of Jammu recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 63 to 50, an improvement of 13 places. University of Kashmir recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 33 to 45. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | University of Jammu | 63 | ↑ 13 places |
| 45 | University of Kashmir | 33 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2024
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2024
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2023
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 33 with a score of 53.08.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2023
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | University of Kashmir | 53 | 53.08 |
| 63 | University of Jammu | 56 | 47.58 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
University of Kashmir recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 53 to 33, an improvement of 20 places. University of Jammu recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 56 to 63. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | University of Kashmir | 53 | ↑ 20 places |
| 63 | University of Jammu | 56 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2023
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2022
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 53 with a score of 48.27.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | University of Kashmir | 48 | 48.27 |
| 56 | University of Jammu | 66 | 48.03 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
University of Jammu recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 66 to 56, an improvement of 10 places. University of Kashmir recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 48 to 53. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2021
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | University of Jammu | 66 | ↑ 10 places |
| 53 | University of Kashmir | 48 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2022
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2022
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2021
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 48 with a score of 46.97.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | University of Kashmir | 48 | 46.97 |
| 66 | University of Jammu | 52 | 42.52 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
University of Jammu recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 52 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2020
1| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | University of Jammu | 52 | ↓ 14 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2021
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2020
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 48 with a score of 46.99.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | University of Kashmir | 53 | 46.99 |
| 52 | University of Jammu | 74 | 46.55 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
University of Jammu recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 74 to 52, an improvement of 22 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2019
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | University of Jammu | 74 | ↑ 22 places |
| 48 | University of Kashmir | 53 | ↑ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2020
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2019
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 53 with a score of 44.19.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2019
2| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | University of Kashmir | 47 | 44.19 |
| 74 | University of Jammu | 51 | 40.43 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
University of Jammu recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 51 to 74. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2018
2| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | University of Jammu | 51 | ↓ 23 places |
| 53 | University of Kashmir | 47 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2019
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2018
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. University of Kashmir is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 47 with a score of 43.96.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | University of Kashmir | 73 | 43.96 |
| 51 | University of Jammu | 63 | 43.19 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
University of Kashmir recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 73 to 47, an improvement of 26 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2017
2| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | University of Kashmir | 73 | ↑ 26 places |
| 51 | University of Jammu | 63 | ↑ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2018
0No newly listed Jammu and Kashmir institutions in this comparison.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2018
0Every Jammu and Kashmir entry in the earlier list remains present.
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2017
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. University of Jammu is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 63 with a score of 37.23.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2017
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | University of Jammu | — | 37.23 |
| 73 | University of Kashmir | — | 36.32 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Jammu and Kashmir lists.
Biggest Jammu and Kashmir ranking changes from 2016
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Jammu and Kashmir institutions in 2017
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | University of Jammu | 37.23 | Newly present |
| 73 | University of Kashmir | 36.32 | Newly present |
Jammu and Kashmir institutions not present in 2017
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Jammu University -Jammu Tawi | Not present in 2017 |
| 80 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | Not present in 2017 |
Jammu and Kashmir NIRF University rankings 2016
2 Jammu and Kashmir institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Jammu University -Jammu Tawi is the highest-ranked Jammu and Kashmir entry at national rank 64 with a score of 55.70.
Jammu and Kashmir institutions in NIRF University 2016
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Jammu University -Jammu Tawi | — | 55.70 |
| 80 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | — | 52.38 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Jammu and Kashmir University ranking list
Avg score 53.28
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34 University of Kashmir 57.13 11
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 48
- 2022: rank 53
- 2023: rank 33
- 2024: rank 45
- 2025: rank 34
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 14 places from #48 in 2021 to #34 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
51 University of Jammu 53.01 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 66
- 2022: rank 56
- 2023: rank 63
- 2024: rank 50
- 2025: rank 51
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 15 places from #66 in 2021 to #51 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
75 SKUAST Kashmir 49.70 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: not ranked
- 2025: rank 75
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Ranked #75 in both 2025 and 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ownership labels apply only to institutions classified in the NIRFRank database.
Jammu and Kashmir 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 Jammu and Kashmir colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
3 ranked colleges are shown across 2 cities in this state.
What does the rank trend inside each row show?
Open any row to see that college's NIRF University rank across the latest available editions.