Which is the top University college in West Bengal as per NIRF 2018?
Jadavpur University is the top West Bengal entry, ranked #6 with a score of 59.68.
6 West Bengal institutions appear in the NIRF 2018 University list, with national ranks, scores and cities. Use the list to explore college profiles and compare options.
Jadavpur University leads the West Bengal entries in 2018 at national rank 6 with a score of 59.68.
West Bengal colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available West Bengal lists from 2016 to 2018. Ownership uses our current classification; each entry shows its latest listed year and national rank.
Top Government University colleges in West Bengal
- Jadavpur University 2018 · National rank 6 · Listed this year
- Calcutta University 2018 · National rank 14 · Listed this year
- Visva Bharati 2018 · National rank 31 · Listed this year
- Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 2018 · National rank 75 · Listed this year
- Kalyani University 2018 · National rank 86 · Listed this year
- University of Burdwan 2018 · National rank 96 · Listed this year
- Presidency University 2016 · National rank 41 · Historical entry
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- Vidyasagar University 2017 · National rank 87 · Historical entry
- Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 2016 · National rank 31 · Historical entry
This page covers published NIRF entries, not every good institution in West Bengal 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 West Bengal.
West Bengal University ranking history
Explore West Bengal institutions in the published NIRF University lists by year. Every rank below is a national category rank, not a position within West Bengal. 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 West Bengal 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 2018
6 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2018 published University list. Jadavpur University is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 6 with a score of 59.68.
View full West Bengal 2018 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2017 to 2018
Calcutta University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 16 to 14, an improvement of 2 places. Kalyani University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 66 to 86. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2017
4| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Calcutta University | 16 | ↑ 2 places |
| 86 | Kalyani University | 66 | ↓ 20 places |
| 31 | Visva Bharati | 19 | ↓ 12 places |
| 6 | Jadavpur University | 5 | ↓ 1 place |
Changes to the published list — 2 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2018
2| 2018 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | 39.98 | Newly present |
| 96 | University of Burdwan | 37.68 | Newly present |
West Bengal institutions not present in 2018
1| 2017 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vidyasagar University | Not present in 2018 |
West Bengal NIRF University rankings 2017
5 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2017 published University list. Jadavpur University is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 57.32.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF University 2017
5| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jadavpur University | — | 57.32 |
| 16 | Calcutta University | — | 48.90 |
| 19 | Visva Bharati | 11 | 48.19 |
| 66 | Kalyani University | 45 | 36.84 |
| 87 | Vidyasagar University | — | 35.23 |
Major changes from 2016 to 2017
Kalyani University recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 45 to 66. The table shows up to three biggest rises and three biggest falls. Equal movements are ordered by current rank.
Biggest West Bengal ranking changes from 2016
2| 2017 rank | Institution | 2016 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Kalyani University | 45 | ↓ 21 places |
| 19 | Visva Bharati | 11 | ↓ 8 places |
Changes to the published list — 3 newly listed and 2 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2017
3| 2017 rank | Institution | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jadavpur University | 57.32 | Newly present |
| 16 | Calcutta University | 48.90 | Newly present |
| 87 | Vidyasagar University | 35.23 | Newly present |
West Bengal institutions not present in 2017
2| 2016 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Not present in 2017 |
| 41 | Presidency University | Not present in 2017 |
West Bengal NIRF University rankings 2016
4 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2016 published University list. Visva Bharati is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 11 with a score of 76.11.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF University 2016
4| 2016 rank | Institution | Previous rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Visva Bharati | — | 76.11 |
| 31 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | — | 66.33 |
| 41 | Presidency University | — | 63.56 |
| 45 | Kalyani University | — | 61.30 |
This is the earliest available University edition; an earlier-year comparison is unavailable.
West Bengal University ranking list
Avg score 46.20
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6 Jadavpur University 59.68 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 5
- 2018: rank 6
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Moved down 1 places from #5 in 2017 to #6 in 2018.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
14 Calcutta University 53.38 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 16
- 2018: rank 14
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Improved by 2 places from #16 in 2017 to #14 in 2018.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
31 Visva Bharati 47.62 12
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 11
- 2017: rank 19
- 2018: rank 31
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Moved down 20 places from #11 in 2016 to #31 in 2018.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
75 Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Nadia 39.98 NEW
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- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 75
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Ranked #75 in both 2018 and 2018.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
86 Kalyani University 38.87 20
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 45
- 2017: rank 66
- 2018: rank 86
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Moved down 41 places from #45 in 2016 to #86 in 2018.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
96 University of Burdwan 37.68 NEW
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 96
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Ranked #96 in both 2018 and 2018.
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.
West Bengal 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 West Bengal colleges are in the NIRF 2018 list?
6 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.