Which is the top University college in Tamil Nadu as per NIRF 2025?
Amrita is the top Tamil Nadu entry, ranked #8 with a score of 67.05.
Top University Colleges in Tamil Nadu@elseTop University colleges in Tamil Nadu: NIRF ranking 2025
20 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the NIRF 2025 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Amrita leads the Tamil Nadu entries in 2025 at national rank 8 with a score of 67.05.
Tamil Nadu colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu
- Anna University 2025 · National rank 20 · Listed this year
- Bharathidasan University 2025 · National rank 36 · Listed this year
- Alagappa University 2025 · National rank 44 · Listed this year
- Bharathiar University 2025 · National rank 46 · Listed this year
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 2025 · National rank 73 · Listed this year
- Central University of Tamil Nadu 2025 · National rank 83 · Listed this year
- Madurai Kamaraj University 2025 · National rank 85 · Listed this year
- Periyar University 2025 · National rank 94 · Listed this year
- Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women 2025 · National rank 99 · Listed this year
- Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli 2024 · National rank 93 · Historical entry
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute 2020 · National rank 91 · Historical entry
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2019 · National rank 70 · Historical entry
- Annamalai University 2017 · National rank 56 · Historical entry
- Tamilnadu Agricultural University 2016 · National rank 40 · Historical entry
- Central University Of Tamil Nadu-Tiruvarur 2016 · National rank 67 · Historical entry
Top Private University colleges in Tamil Nadu
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham 2025 · National rank 8 · Listed this year
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 11 · Listed this year
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences 2025 · National rank 13 · Listed this year
- Vellore Institute of Technology 2025 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education 2025 · National rank 28 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy 2025 · National rank 29 · Listed this year
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology 2025 · National rank 53 · Listed this year
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research 2025 · National rank 60 · Listed this year
- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education 2025 · National rank 61 · Listed this year
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 2025 · National rank 76 · Listed this year
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology 2024 · National rank 96 · Historical entry
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute 2023 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences 2019 · National rank 92 · Historical entry
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research 2019 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences-Coimbatore 2017 · National rank 71 · Historical entry
- Karpagam Academy of Higher Education 2017 · National rank 90 · Historical entry
- B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology 2017 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Coimbatore 2016 · National rank 14 · Historical entry
- Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education -Kanyakumari 2016 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
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- University of Madras 2025 · National rank 38 · Listed this year
- Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) 2017 · National rank 32 · Historical entry
- Sri Ramachandra University 2017 · National rank 39 · Historical entry
- The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University 2017 · National rank 91 · Historical entry
- Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University 2016 · National rank 36 · Historical entry
- Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) 2016 · National rank 100 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu University ranking history
Explore Tamil Nadu institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within Tamil Nadu. 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 Tamil Nadu 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
20 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2025 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 8 with a score of 67.05.
View full Tamil Nadu 2025 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2024 to 2025
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 79 to 61, an improvement of 18 places. Periyar University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 56 to 94. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2024
6| 2025 rank | Institution | 2024 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | 79 | ↑ 18 places |
| 83 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | 99 | ↑ 16 places |
| 73 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 84 | ↑ 11 places |
| 94 | Periyar University | 56 | ↓ 38 places |
| 85 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 63 | ↓ 22 places |
| 46 | Bharathiar University | 26 | ↓ 20 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2025
0No newly listed Tamil Nadu institutions in this comparison.
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2025
2| 2024 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | Not present in 2025 |
| 96 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2025 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2024
22 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2024 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 7 with a score of 65.73.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2024
22Major changes from 2023 to 2024
University of Madras recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 50 to 39, an improvement of 11 places. Alagappa University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 30 to 47. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2023
6| 2024 rank | Institution | 2023 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | University of Madras | 50 | ↑ 11 places |
| 12 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 18 | ↑ 6 places |
| 36 | Bharathidasan University | 41 | ↑ 5 places |
| 47 | Alagappa University | 30 | ↓ 17 places |
| 98 | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | 81 | ↓ 17 places |
| 84 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 72 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2024
1| 2024 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | 46.22 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2024
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | Not present in 2024 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2023
22 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2023 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 7 with a score of 64.67.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2023
22Major changes from 2022 to 2023
Bharathidasan University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 57 to 41, an improvement of 16 places. University of Madras 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 Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2022
6| 2023 rank | Institution | 2022 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bharathidasan University | 57 | ↑ 16 places |
| 13 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 26 | ↑ 13 places |
| 82 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | 93 | ↑ 11 places |
| 50 | University of Madras | 39 | ↓ 11 places |
| 57 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 48 | ↓ 9 places |
| 51 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2023
1| 2023 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 46.02 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2023
0Every Tamil Nadu entry in the earlier list remains present.
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2022
21 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2022 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 5 with a score of 63.40.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2022
21Major changes from 2021 to 2022
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 50 to 35, an improvement of 15 places. University of Madras recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 28 to 39. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2021
6| 2022 rank | Institution | 2021 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 50 | ↑ 15 places |
| 19 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 30 | ↑ 11 places |
| 52 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 63 | ↑ 11 places |
| 39 | University of Madras | 28 | ↓ 11 places |
| 62 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 51 | ↓ 11 places |
| 80 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | 70 | ↓ 10 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2022
2| 2022 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | 42.47 | Newly present |
| 100 | Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute | 40.39 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2022
0Every Tamil Nadu entry in the earlier list remains present.
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2021
19 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2021 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 5 with a score of 61.23.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2021
19| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 4 | 61.23 |
| 13 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 16 | 56.63 |
| 14 | Bharathiar University | 13 | 56.44 |
| 16 | Anna University | 12 | 54.97 |
| 22 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 25 | 51.83 |
| 28 | University of Madras | 22 | 50.46 |
| 29 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 42 | 50.36 |
| 30 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 35 | 49.98 |
| 33 | Alagappa University | 36 | 49.09 |
| 40 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 39 | 48.17 |
| 47 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 28 | 47.17 |
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 72 | 46.52 |
| 51 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 59 | 46.44 |
| 57 | Bharathidasan University | 53 | 44.63 |
| 63 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 60 | 43.32 |
| 70 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | — | 41.67 |
| 73 | Periyar University | 83 | 41.38 |
| 75 | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | — | 41.24 |
| 92 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | 98 | 39.26 |
Major changes from 2020 to 2021
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 72 to 50, an improvement of 22 places. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 28 to 47. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2020
6| 2021 rank | Institution | 2020 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 72 | ↑ 22 places |
| 29 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 42 | ↑ 13 places |
| 73 | Periyar University | 83 | ↑ 10 places |
| 47 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 28 | ↓ 19 places |
| 28 | University of Madras | 22 | ↓ 6 places |
| 16 | Anna University | 12 | ↓ 4 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2021
2| 2021 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | 41.67 | Newly present |
| 75 | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women | 41.24 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2021
1| 2020 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute | Not present in 2021 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2020
18 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 4 with a score of 62.27.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2020
18| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 8 | 62.27 |
| 12 | Anna University | 7 | 58.71 |
| 13 | Bharathiar University | 14 | 58.30 |
| 16 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 19 | 55.22 |
| 22 | University of Madras | 20 | 52.55 |
| 25 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 40 | 52.22 |
| 28 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 33 | 51.32 |
| 35 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 32 | 50.07 |
| 36 | Alagappa University | 28 | 49.22 |
| 39 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | 48.77 |
| 42 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 43 | 48.56 |
| 53 | Bharathidasan University | 60 | 46.41 |
| 59 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 36 | 45.67 |
| 60 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 45 | 45.58 |
| 72 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | — | 42.57 |
| 83 | Periyar University | 68 | 41.09 |
| 91 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute | 75 | 40.65 |
| 98 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | — | 39.97 |
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 40 to 25, an improvement of 15 places. Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 36 to 59. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2019
6| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 40 | ↑ 15 places |
| 53 | Bharathidasan University | 60 | ↑ 7 places |
| 28 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 33 | ↑ 5 places |
| 59 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 36 | ↓ 23 places |
| 91 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute | 75 | ↓ 16 places |
| 60 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 45 | ↓ 15 places |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 5 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2020
2| 2020 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | 42.57 | Newly present |
| 98 | Chettinad Academy of Research and Education | 39.97 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2020
5| 2019 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Not present in 2020 |
| 70 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2020 |
| 92 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Not present in 2020 |
| 93 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | Not present in 2020 |
| 100 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Not present in 2020 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2019
21 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 7 with a score of 60.35.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2019
21Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Periyar University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 90 to 68, an improvement of 22 places. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 25 to 44. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2018
6| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Periyar University | 90 | ↑ 22 places |
| 32 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 41 | ↑ 9 places |
| 45 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 54 | ↑ 9 places |
| 44 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 25 | ↓ 19 places |
| 36 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 21 | ↓ 15 places |
| 100 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 88 | ↓ 12 places |
Changes to the published list — 1 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2019
1| 2019 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli | 38.76 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2019
0Every Tamil Nadu entry in the earlier list remains present.
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2018
20 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 4 with a score of 62.82.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2018
20| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Anna University | 6 | 62.82 |
| 8 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | 9 | 58.46 |
| 13 | Bharathiar University | 28 | 55.08 |
| 16 | Vellore Institute of Technology | 14 | 52.68 |
| 18 | University of Madras | 41 | 51.52 |
| 21 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research | 21 | 50.74 |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 17 | 49.22 |
| 27 | Alagappa University | 97 | 48.25 |
| 36 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | — | 46.33 |
| 40 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | — | 45.29 |
| 41 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 34 | 45.17 |
| 45 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | 44 | 44.34 |
| 46 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | 55 | 44.00 |
| 54 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 77 | 42.98 |
| 65 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 38 | 41.73 |
| 67 | Bharathidasan University | 88 | 41.63 |
| 79 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute | — | 39.50 |
| 88 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 70 | 38.70 |
| 89 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | — | 38.61 |
| 90 | Periyar University | 85 | 38.58 |
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Alagappa University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 97 to 27, an improvement of 70 places. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 38 to 65. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2017
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Alagappa University | 97 | ↑ 70 places |
| 18 | University of Madras | 41 | ↑ 23 places |
| 54 | Madurai Kamaraj University | 77 | ↑ 23 places |
| 65 | Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | 38 | ↓ 27 places |
| 88 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | 70 | ↓ 18 places |
| 25 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | 17 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 4 newly listed and 8 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2018
4| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy | 46.33 | Newly present |
| 40 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | 45.29 | Newly present |
| 79 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute | 39.50 | Newly present |
| 89 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | 38.61 | Newly present |
Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2018
8| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Shanmugha Arts Science Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) | Not present in 2018 |
| 39 | Sri Ramachandra University | Not present in 2018 |
| 56 | Annamalai University | Not present in 2018 |
| 65 | Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2018 |
| 71 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences-Coimbatore | Not present in 2018 |
| 90 | Karpagam Academy of Higher Education | Not present in 2018 |
| 91 | The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University | Not present in 2018 |
| 100 | B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology | Not present in 2018 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2017
24 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Anna University is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 6 with a score of 56.50.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2017
24Major changes from 2016 to 2017
SRM Institute of Science and Technology recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 43 to 34, an improvement of 9 places. Alagappa University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 49 to 97. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest Tamil Nadu ranking changes from 2016
5| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | 43 | ↑ 9 places |
| 56 | Annamalai University | 57 | ↑ 1 place |
| 97 | Alagappa University | 49 | ↓ 48 places |
| 85 | Periyar University | 47 | ↓ 38 places |
| 71 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences-Coimbatore | 48 | ↓ 23 places |
Changes to the published list — 17 newly listed and 8 no longer listed
Newly present Tamil Nadu institutions in 2017
17Tamil Nadu institutions not present in 2017
8| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Coimbatore | Not present in 2017 |
| 36 | Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | Not present in 2017 |
| 40 | Tamilnadu Agricultural University | Not present in 2017 |
| 41 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Not present in 2017 |
| 52 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Not present in 2017 |
| 67 | Central University Of Tamil Nadu-Tiruvarur | Not present in 2017 |
| 75 | Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education -Kanyakumari | Not present in 2017 |
| 100 | Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) | Not present in 2017 |
Tamil Nadu NIRF University rankings 2016
15 Tamil Nadu institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Bharathiar University is the highest-ranked Tamil Nadu entry at national rank 14 with a score of 74.31.
Tamil Nadu institutions in NIRF University 2016
15| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bharathiar University | — | 74.31 |
| 14 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Coimbatore | — | 74.02 |
| 36 | Tamilnadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University | — | 64.23 |
| 40 | Tamilnadu Agricultural University | — | 63.66 |
| 41 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | — | 62.53 |
| 42 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | — | 62.46 |
| 43 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology | — | 62.29 |
| 47 | Periyar University | — | 60.99 |
| 48 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences-Coimbatore | — | 60.85 |
| 49 | Alagappa University | — | 60.63 |
| 52 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | — | 60.27 |
| 57 | Annamalai University | — | 57.58 |
| 67 | Central University Of Tamil Nadu-Tiruvarur | — | 55.37 |
| 75 | Noorul Islam Centre For Higher Education -Kanyakumari | — | 53.42 |
| 100 | Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education (Care) | — | 47.05 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
Tamil Nadu University ranking list
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8 Amrita 67.05 1
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- 2021: rank 5
- 2022: rank 5
- 2023: rank 7
- 2024: rank 7
- 2025: rank 8
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Moved down 3 places from #5 in 2021 to #8 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
11 SRMIST Chennai 65.26 1
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- 2021: rank 30
- 2022: rank 19
- 2023: rank 18
- 2024: rank 12
- 2025: rank 11
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Improved by 19 places from #30 in 2021 to #11 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
13 Saveetha Chennai 65.04 2
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- 2021: rank 29
- 2022: rank 26
- 2023: rank 13
- 2024: rank 11
- 2025: rank 13
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Improved by 16 places from #29 in 2021 to #13 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
14 VIT Vellore 64.64 4
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- 2021: rank 13
- 2022: rank 9
- 2023: rank 8
- 2024: rank 10
- 2025: rank 14
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Moved down 1 places from #13 in 2021 to #14 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
20 Anna University 61.22 7
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- 2021: rank 16
- 2022: rank 20
- 2023: rank 14
- 2024: rank 13
- 2025: rank 20
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Moved down 4 places from #16 in 2021 to #20 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
28 KARE 58.37 2
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- 2021: rank 50
- 2022: rank 35
- 2023: rank 29
- 2024: rank 30
- 2025: rank 28
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Improved by 22 places from #50 in 2021 to #28 in 2025.
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29 SASTRA 58.06 1
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- 2021: rank 22
- 2022: rank 24
- 2023: rank 26
- 2024: rank 28
- 2025: rank 29
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Moved down 7 places from #22 in 2021 to #29 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
36 Bharathidasan University 55.85 0
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- 2021: rank 57
- 2022: rank 57
- 2023: rank 41
- 2024: rank 36
- 2025: rank 36
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Improved by 21 places from #57 in 2021 to #36 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
38 University of Madras 55.23 1
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- 2021: rank 28
- 2022: rank 39
- 2023: rank 50
- 2024: rank 39
- 2025: rank 38
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Moved down 10 places from #28 in 2021 to #38 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
44 Alagappa University 54.45 3
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- 2021: rank 33
- 2022: rank 28
- 2023: rank 30
- 2024: rank 47
- 2025: rank 44
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Moved down 11 places from #33 in 2021 to #44 in 2025.
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46 Bharathiar University 54.42 20
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- 2021: rank 14
- 2022: rank 15
- 2023: rank 21
- 2024: rank 26
- 2025: rank 46
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Moved down 32 places from #14 in 2021 to #46 in 2025.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
53 Sathyabama 52.52 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 40
- 2022: rank 43
- 2023: rank 51
- 2024: rank 51
- 2025: rank 53
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Moved down 13 places from #40 in 2021 to #53 in 2025.
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60 SRIHER Chennai 51.35 5
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 47
- 2022: rank 48
- 2023: rank 57
- 2024: rank 55
- 2025: rank 60
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Moved down 13 places from #47 in 2021 to #60 in 2025.
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61 Chettinad Academy of Research and Education 51.06 18
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 92
- 2022: rank 93
- 2023: rank 82
- 2024: rank 79
- 2025: rank 61
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Improved by 31 places from #92 in 2021 to #61 in 2025.
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73 Tamil Nadu Agricultural University 49.80 11
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: not ranked
- 2023: rank 72
- 2024: rank 84
- 2025: rank 73
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Moved down 1 places from #72 in 2023 to #73 in 2025.
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76 Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research 49.59 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 51
- 2022: rank 62
- 2023: rank 66
- 2024: rank 73
- 2025: rank 76
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Moved down 25 places from #51 in 2021 to #76 in 2025.
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83 Central University of Tamil Nadu 49.13 16
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: not ranked
- 2022: rank 85
- 2023: rank 89
- 2024: rank 99
- 2025: rank 83
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Improved by 2 places from #85 in 2022 to #83 in 2025.
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85 Madurai Kamraj University 49.07 22
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 63
- 2022: rank 52
- 2023: rank 53
- 2024: rank 63
- 2025: rank 85
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Moved down 22 places from #63 in 2021 to #85 in 2025.
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94 Periyar University 47.98 38
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 73
- 2022: rank 63
- 2023: rank 59
- 2024: rank 56
- 2025: rank 94
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Moved down 21 places from #73 in 2021 to #94 in 2025.
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99 Avinashilingam University 47.09 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2021: rank 75
- 2022: rank 84
- 2023: rank 81
- 2024: rank 98
- 2025: rank 99
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Moved down 24 places from #75 in 2021 to #99 in 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.
Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu colleges are in the NIRF 2025 list?
20 ranked colleges are shown across 11 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.