Which is the top University college in Lucknow as per NIRF 2025?
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University leads the city list at rank #37.
NIRF 2025 · City ranking
Top University Colleges in Lucknow@elseTop University colleges in Lucknow: NIRF ranking 2025
3 Lucknow institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University leads the Lucknow entries in 2025 at national rank 37 with a score of 55.55.
Lucknow colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Lucknow 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 Lucknow
- Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 2025 · National rank 37 · Listed this year
- King George`s Medical University 2025 · National rank 50 · Listed this year
- University of Lucknow 2025 · National rank 98 · Listed this year
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University-Lucknow 2016 · National rank 84 · Historical entry
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- King Georges Medical University-Lucknow 2016 · National rank 16 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Lucknow 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 Lucknow.
Lucknow University ranking history
Explore Lucknow institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Lucknow. 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 Lucknow 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 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 37 with a score of 55.55.
View full Lucknow 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 53 to 50, an improvement of 3 places. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 33 to 37. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2024
3| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | King George`s Medical University | 53 | ↑ 3 places |
| 37 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 33 | ↓ 4 places |
| 98 | University of Lucknow | 97 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2025
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2025
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2024
3 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 33 with a score of 56.03.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2024
3| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 42 | 56.03 |
| 53 | King George`s Medical University | 45 | 51.10 |
| 97 | University of Lucknow | — | 45.89 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 42 to 33, an improvement of 9 places. King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 45 to 53. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 42 | ↑ 9 places |
| 53 | King George`s Medical University | 45 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | University of Lucknow | 45.89 | Newly present |
Lucknow institutions not present in 2024
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2023
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 42 with a score of 51.27.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2023
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 55 | 51.27 |
| 45 | King George`s Medical University | 50 | 50.63 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 55 to 42, an improvement of 13 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 55 | ↑ 13 places |
| 45 | King George`s Medical University | 50 | ↑ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2023
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2022
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 50 with a score of 48.51.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | King George`s Medical University | 39 | 48.51 |
| 55 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 65 | 48.05 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 65 to 55, an improvement of 10 places. King George`s Medical University 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 Lucknow ranking changes from 2021
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 65 | ↑ 10 places |
| 50 | King George`s Medical University | 39 | ↓ 11 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2022
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2022
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2021
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 39 with a score of 48.21.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | King George`s Medical University | 32 | 48.21 |
| 65 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | — | 42.63 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 32 to 39. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2020
1| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | King George`s Medical University | 32 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2021
1| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University | 42.63 | Newly present |
Lucknow institutions not present in 2021
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2020
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2020 published University list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 32 with a score of 50.45.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2020
1| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | King George`s Medical University | 25 | 50.45 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 25 to 32. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2019
1| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | King George`s Medical University | 25 | ↓ 7 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2020
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2019
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2019 published University list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 25 with a score of 49.91.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | King George`s Medical University | 15 | 49.91 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
King George`s Medical University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 15 to 25. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2018
1| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | King George`s Medical University | 15 | ↓ 10 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2019
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2018
1 Lucknow institution appear in the 2018 published University list. King George`s Medical University is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 15 with a score of 52.73.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | King George`s Medical University | — | 52.73 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Lucknow lists.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2017
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2018
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | King George`s Medical University | 52.73 | Newly present |
Lucknow institutions not present in 2018
0Every Lucknow entry in the earlier list remains present.
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2017
0 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2017 published University list.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2017
0No Lucknow institutions appear in this edition's published list.
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
No rank movements were found among institutions present in both Lucknow lists.
Biggest Lucknow ranking changes from 2016
0No comparable rank movements in this edition.
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Lucknow institutions in 2017
0No newly listed Lucknow institutions in this comparison.
Lucknow institutions not present in 2017
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | King Georges Medical University-Lucknow | Not present in 2017 |
| 84 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University-Lucknow | Not present in 2017 |
Lucknow NIRF University rankings 2016
2 Lucknow institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. King Georges Medical University-Lucknow is the highest-ranked Lucknow entry at national rank 16 with a score of 72.24.
Lucknow institutions in NIRF University 2016
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | King Georges Medical University-Lucknow | — | 72.24 |
| 84 | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University-Lucknow | — | 51.39 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Lucknow University ranking list
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37 Babasheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 55.55 4
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 65
- 2022: rank 55
- 2023: rank 42
- 2024: rank 33
- 2025: rank 37
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 28 places from #65 in 2021 to #37 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
50 King George's Medical University 53.13 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 39
- 2022: rank 50
- 2023: rank 45
- 2024: rank 53
- 2025: rank 50
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Moved down 11 places from #39 in 2021 to #50 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
98 University of Lucknow 47.26 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: not ranked
- 2024: rank 97
- 2025: rank 98
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Moved down 1 places from #97 in 2024 to #98 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.
Lucknow ranking questions
How many ranked colleges are shown for Lucknow?
3 colleges from Lucknow 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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