Which is the top University college in Rajasthan as per NIRF 2025?
BITS Pilani is the top Rajasthan entry, ranked #7 with a score of 67.24.
Top University Colleges in Rajasthan@elseTop University colleges in Rajasthan: NIRF ranking 2025
4 Rajasthan institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
BITS Pilani leads the Rajasthan entries in 2025 at national rank 7 with a score of 67.24.
Rajasthan colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan
- Central University of Rajasthan 2025 · National rank 89 · Listed this year
- Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 2017 · National rank 68 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Rajasthan
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani 2025 · National rank 7 · Listed this year
- Manipal University Jaipur 2025 · National rank 58 · Listed this year
- Banasthali Vidyapith 2025 · National rank 66 · Listed this year
Ownership not confirmed
- Rajasthan University 2017 · National rank 79 · Historical entry
- Central University Of Rajasthan 2016 · National rank 34 · Historical entry
- University Of Kota 2016 · National rank 78 · Historical entry
- Lnm Istitute Of Information Technology 2016 · National rank 85 · Historical entry
- Sir Padmapat Singhania University 2016 · National rank 95 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan.
Rajasthan University ranking history
Explore Rajasthan institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Rajasthan. 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 Rajasthan 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
4 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 7 with a score of 67.24.
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Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 19 to 7, an improvement of 12 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2024
3| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 19 | ↑ 12 places |
| 58 | Manipal University Jaipur | 64 | ↑ 6 places |
| 66 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 67 | ↑ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2025
1| 2025 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Central University of Rajasthan | 48.47 | Newly present |
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2025
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2024
3 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 19 with a score of 60.03.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2024
3| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 20 | 60.03 |
| 64 | Manipal University Jaipur | — | 49.50 |
| 67 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 58 | 49.38 |
Major changes from 2023 to 2024
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 20 to 19, an improvement of 1 place. Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 58 to 67. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2023
2| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 20 | ↑ 1 place |
| 67 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 58 | ↓ 9 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Manipal University Jaipur | 49.50 | Newly present |
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2024
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2023
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 20 with a score of 58.00.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2023
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 18 | 58.00 |
| 58 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 49 | 48.60 |
Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 49 to 58. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2022
2| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 49 | ↓ 9 places |
| 20 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 18 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2023
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2023
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2022
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 18 with a score of 56.68.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 17 | 56.68 |
| 49 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 35 | 48.64 |
Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 35 to 49. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2021
2| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 35 | ↓ 14 places |
| 18 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 17 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2022
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2022
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2021
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 17 with a score of 54.74.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 15 | 54.74 |
| 35 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 55 | 48.57 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 55 to 35, an improvement of 20 places. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 15 to 17. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2020
2| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 55 | ↑ 20 places |
| 17 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 15 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2021
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2021
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2020
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 15 with a score of 55.79.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 23 | 55.79 |
| 55 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 61 | 46.32 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 23 to 15, an improvement of 8 places. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2019
2| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 23 | ↑ 8 places |
| 55 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 61 | ↑ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2020
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2020
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2019
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 23 with a score of 50.53.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2019
2| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 17 | 50.53 |
| 61 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 64 | 43.22 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 64 to 61, an improvement of 3 places. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 17 to 23. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2018
2| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 64 | ↑ 3 places |
| 23 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 17 | ↓ 6 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2019
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2019
0Every Rajasthan entry in the earlier list remains present.
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2018
2 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 17 with a score of 52.15.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 13 | 52.15 |
| 64 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 53 | 41.88 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 53 to 64. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2017
2| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 53 | ↓ 11 places |
| 17 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 13 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2018
0No newly listed Rajasthan institutions in this comparison.
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2018
2| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences | Not present in 2018 |
| 79 | Rajasthan University | Not present in 2018 |
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2017
4 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 13 with a score of 51.46.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2017
4| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 9 | 51.46 |
| 53 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 29 | 38.74 |
| 68 | Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences | 97 | 36.78 |
| 79 | Rajasthan University | — | 35.85 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 97 to 68, an improvement of 29 places. Banasthali Vidyapith recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 29 to 53. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Rajasthan ranking changes from 2016
3| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences | 97 | ↑ 29 places |
| 53 | Banasthali Vidyapith | 29 | ↓ 24 places |
| 13 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | 9 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 4 no longer listed
Newly present Rajasthan institutions in 2017
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | Rajasthan University | 35.85 | Newly present |
Rajasthan institutions not present in 2017
4| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Central University Of Rajasthan | Not present in 2017 |
| 78 | University Of Kota | Not present in 2017 |
| 85 | Lnm Istitute Of Information Technology | Not present in 2017 |
| 95 | Sir Padmapat Singhania University | Not present in 2017 |
Rajasthan NIRF University rankings 2016
7 Rajasthan institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is the highest-ranked Rajasthan entry at national rank 9 with a score of 76.85.
Rajasthan institutions in NIRF University 2016
7| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani | — | 76.85 |
| 29 | Banasthali Vidyapith | — | 66.37 |
| 34 | Central University Of Rajasthan | — | 64.49 |
| 78 | University Of Kota | — | 52.88 |
| 85 | Lnm Istitute Of Information Technology | — | 50.81 |
| 95 | Sir Padmapat Singhania University | — | 48.20 |
| 97 | Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences | — | 47.65 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Rajasthan University ranking list
Avg score 54.48
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7 BITS Pilani 67.24 12
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 17
- 2022: rank 18
- 2023: rank 20
- 2024: rank 19
- 2025: rank 7
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Improved by 10 places from #17 in 2021 to #7 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
58 Manipal University Jaipur 51.57 6
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- 2021: not ranked
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- 2024: rank 64
- 2025: rank 58
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Improved by 6 places from #64 in 2024 to #58 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
66 Banasthali Vidyapith 50.65 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 35
- 2022: rank 49
- 2023: rank 58
- 2024: rank 67
- 2025: rank 66
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Moved down 31 places from #35 in 2021 to #66 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
89 Central University of Rajasthan Kishangarh 48.47 NEW
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- 2024: not ranked
- 2025: rank 89
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Ranked #89 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.
Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
4 ranked colleges are shown across 4 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.