Which is the top University college in Maharashtra as per NIRF 2020?
Savitribai Phule Pune University is the top Maharashtra entry, ranked #9 with a score of 61.13.
13 Maharashtra institutions appear in the NIRF 2020 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Savitribai Phule Pune University leads the Maharashtra entries in 2020 at national rank 9 with a score of 61.13.
Maharashtra colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra
- Savitribai Phule Pune University 2020 · National rank 9 · Listed this year
- Homi Bhabha National Institute 2020 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- Institute of Chemical Technology 2020 · National rank 18 · Listed this year
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences 2020 · National rank 34 · Listed this year
- Mumbai University 2020 · National rank 65 · Listed this year
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 2020 · National rank 69 · Listed this year
- Shivaji University 2016 · National rank 28 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Maharashtra
- Symbiosis International University 2020 · National rank 43 · Listed this year
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 2020 · National rank 46 · Listed this year
- SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies 2020 · National rank 57 · Listed this year
- Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research 2020 · National rank 61 · Listed this year
- Bharati Vidyapeeth 2020 · National rank 63 · Listed this year
- Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai 2020 · National rank 77 · Listed this year
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences 2020 · National rank 90 · Listed this year
- D. Y. Patil Educational Society 2018 · National rank 97 · Historical entry
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune 2017 · National rank 47 · Historical entry
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- Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai 2017 · National rank 98 · Historical entry
- Instituteof Armamrnt Technology 2016 · National rank 38 · Historical entry
- North Maharashtra University 2016 · National rank 59 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra.
Maharashtra University ranking history
Explore Maharashtra institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Maharashtra. 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 Maharashtra 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
13 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Savitribai Phule Pune University is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 9 with a score of 61.13.
View full Maharashtra 2020 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Mumbai University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 81 to 65, an improvement of 16 places. Institute of Chemical Technology recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 15 to 18. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2019
5| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | Mumbai University | 81 | ↑ 16 places |
| 69 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | 85 | ↑ 16 places |
| 43 | Symbiosis International University | 56 | ↑ 13 places |
| 18 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 15 | ↓ 3 places |
| 63 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | 62 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research | 45.24 | Newly present |
| 90 | Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences | 40.87 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2020
0Every Maharashtra entry in the earlier list remains present.
Maharashtra NIRF University rankings 2019
11 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Savitribai Phule Pune University is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 10 with a score of 58.40.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF University 2019
11| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 9 | 58.40 |
| 15 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 19 | 52.62 |
| 17 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 26 | 51.95 |
| 35 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | 32 | 46.82 |
| 46 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 52 | 45.11 |
| 56 | Symbiosis International University | 44 | 43.65 |
| 57 | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | 55 | 43.63 |
| 62 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | 66 | 42.89 |
| 81 | Mumbai University | — | 40.03 |
| 85 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | — | 39.33 |
| 88 | Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai | — | 39.18 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Homi Bhabha National Institute recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 26 to 17, an improvement of 9 places. Symbiosis International University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 44 to 56. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 26 | ↑ 9 places |
| 46 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 52 | ↑ 6 places |
| 15 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 19 | ↑ 4 places |
| 56 | Symbiosis International University | 44 | ↓ 12 places |
| 35 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | 32 | ↓ 3 places |
| 57 | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | 55 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2019
3| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Mumbai University | 40.03 | Newly present |
| 85 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | 39.33 | Newly present |
| 88 | Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai | 39.18 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2019
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | D. Y. Patil Educational Society | Not present in 2019 |
Maharashtra NIRF University rankings 2018
9 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Savitribai Phule Pune University is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 9 with a score of 58.24.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF University 2018
9| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 10 | 58.24 |
| 19 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 25 | 51.39 |
| 26 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 21 | 48.98 |
| 32 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | 31 | 47.46 |
| 44 | Symbiosis International University | 61 | 44.62 |
| 52 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | — | 43.15 |
| 55 | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | — | 42.80 |
| 66 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | 54 | 41.71 |
| 97 | D. Y. Patil Educational Society | — | 37.61 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Symbiosis International University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 61 to 44, an improvement of 17 places. Bharati Vidyapeeth recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 54 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Symbiosis International University | 61 | ↑ 17 places |
| 19 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 25 | ↑ 6 places |
| 9 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 10 | ↑ 1 place |
| 66 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | 54 | ↓ 12 places |
| 26 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 21 | ↓ 5 places |
| 32 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | 31 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2018
3| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth | 43.15 | Newly present |
| 55 | SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies | 42.80 | Newly present |
| 97 | D. Y. Patil Educational Society | 37.61 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2018
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune | Not present in 2018 |
| 98 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai | Not present in 2018 |
Maharashtra NIRF University rankings 2017
8 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Savitribai Phule Pune University is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 10 with a score of 52.81.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF University 2017
8| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | — | 52.81 |
| 21 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 17 | 46.45 |
| 25 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 2 | 44.95 |
| 31 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | — | 43.71 |
| 47 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune | — | 40.59 |
| 54 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | — | 38.73 |
| 61 | Symbiosis International University | — | 37.67 |
| 98 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai | 72 | 33.60 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 72 to 98. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Maharashtra ranking changes from 2016
3| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai | 72 | ↓ 26 places |
| 25 | Institute of Chemical Technology | 2 | ↓ 23 places |
| 21 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | 17 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 5 newly listed and 4 no longer listed
Newly present Maharashtra institutions in 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | 52.81 | Newly present |
| 31 | Tata Institute of Social Sciences | 43.71 | Newly present |
| 47 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune | 40.59 | Newly present |
| 54 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | 38.73 | Newly present |
| 61 | Symbiosis International University | 37.67 | Newly present |
Maharashtra institutions not present in 2017
4| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shivaji University | Not present in 2017 |
| 38 | Instituteof Armamrnt Technology | Not present in 2017 |
| 59 | North Maharashtra University | Not present in 2017 |
| 87 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | Not present in 2017 |
Maharashtra NIRF University rankings 2016
7 Maharashtra institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Institute of Chemical Technology is the highest-ranked Maharashtra entry at national rank 2 with a score of 87.58.
Maharashtra institutions in NIRF University 2016
7| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Institute of Chemical Technology | — | 87.58 |
| 17 | Homi Bhabha National Institute | — | 72.06 |
| 28 | Shivaji University | — | 66.53 |
| 38 | Instituteof Armamrnt Technology | — | 64.05 |
| 59 | North Maharashtra University | — | 57.28 |
| 72 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies -Mumbai | — | 54.04 |
| 87 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | — | 50.07 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Maharashtra University ranking list
Avg score 47.96
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9 Savitribai Phule Pune University 61.13 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 10
- 2018: rank 9
- 2019: rank 10
- 2020: rank 9
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Improved by 1 places from #10 in 2017 to #9 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
14 Homi Bhabha National Institute 56.04 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 17
- 2017: rank 21
- 2018: rank 26
- 2019: rank 17
- 2020: rank 14
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Improved by 3 places from #17 in 2016 to #14 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
18 Institute of Chemical Technology 54.10 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 2
- 2017: rank 25
- 2018: rank 19
- 2019: rank 15
- 2020: rank 18
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Moved down 16 places from #2 in 2016 to #18 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
34 Tata Institute of Social Sciences 50.10 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 31
- 2018: rank 32
- 2019: rank 35
- 2020: rank 34
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Moved down 3 places from #31 in 2017 to #34 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
43 Symbiosis Pune 48.35 13
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 61
- 2018: rank 44
- 2019: rank 56
- 2020: rank 43
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Improved by 18 places from #61 in 2017 to #43 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
46 D. Y. Patil Pune 47.92 0
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 52
- 2019: rank 46
- 2020: rank 46
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Improved by 6 places from #52 in 2018 to #46 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
57 NMIMS 46.01 0
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 55
- 2019: rank 57
- 2020: rank 57
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Moved down 2 places from #55 in 2018 to #57 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
61 DMIHER 45.24 NEW
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: not ranked
- 2020: rank 61
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Ranked #61 in both 2020 and 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
63 Bharati Vidyapeeth 44.84 1
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 54
- 2018: rank 66
- 2019: rank 62
- 2020: rank 63
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Moved down 9 places from #54 in 2017 to #63 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
65 Mumbai University 44.00 16
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 81
- 2020: rank 65
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Improved by 16 places from #81 in 2019 to #65 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
69 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University 43.12 16
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- 2016: rank 87
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 85
- 2020: rank 69
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Improved by 18 places from #87 in 2016 to #69 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
77 Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth 41.74 11
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- 2018: not ranked
- 2019: rank 88
- 2020: rank 77
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Improved by 11 places from #88 in 2019 to #77 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
90 Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences 40.87 NEW
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Ranked #90 in both 2020 and 2020.
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.
Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra colleges are in the NIRF 2020 list?
13 ranked colleges are shown across 5 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.