Which is the top University college in West Bengal as per NIRF 2020?
Jadavpur University is the top West Bengal entry, ranked #5 with a score of 61.99.
5 West Bengal institutions appear in the NIRF 2020 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 2020 at national rank 5 with a score of 61.99.
West Bengal colleges featured across NIRF University editions
These institutions appeared in the available West Bengal 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 West Bengal
- Jadavpur University 2020 · National rank 5 · Listed this year
- Calcutta University 2020 · National rank 7 · Listed this year
- Visva Bharati 2020 · National rank 50 · Listed this year
- Kalyani University 2020 · National rank 89 · Listed this year
- University of Burdwan 2020 · National rank 92 · Listed this year
- Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 2018 · National rank 75 · Historical entry
- 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 2020
5 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2020 published University list. Jadavpur University is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 61.99.
View full West Bengal 2020 ranking with scores and college profiles
Major changes from 2019 to 2020
Kalyani University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 91 to 89, an improvement of 2 places. Visva Bharati recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 37 to 50. 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 2019
5| 2020 rank | Institution | 2019 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | Kalyani University | 91 | ↑ 2 places |
| 5 | Jadavpur University | 6 | ↑ 1 place |
| 50 | Visva Bharati | 37 | ↓ 13 places |
| 92 | University of Burdwan | 89 | ↓ 3 places |
| 7 | Calcutta University | 5 | ↓ 2 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 0 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2020
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2020
0Every West Bengal entry in the earlier list remains present.
West Bengal NIRF University rankings 2019
5 West Bengal institutions appear in the 2019 published University list. Calcutta University is the highest-ranked West Bengal entry at national rank 5 with a score of 60.87.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF University 2019
5| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Calcutta University | 14 | 60.87 |
| 6 | Jadavpur University | 6 | 60.53 |
| 37 | Visva Bharati | 31 | 46.27 |
| 89 | University of Burdwan | 96 | 38.98 |
| 91 | Kalyani University | 86 | 38.85 |
Major changes from 2018 to 2019
Calcutta University recorded the largest rise, moving from national rank 14 to 5, an improvement of 9 places. Visva Bharati recorded the largest fall, moving from national rank 31 to 37. 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 2018
4| 2019 rank | Institution | 2018 rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Calcutta University | 14 | ↑ 9 places |
| 89 | University of Burdwan | 96 | ↑ 7 places |
| 37 | Visva Bharati | 31 | ↓ 6 places |
| 91 | Kalyani University | 86 | ↓ 5 places |
Changes to the published list — 0 newly listed and 1 no longer listed
Newly present West Bengal institutions in 2019
0No newly listed West Bengal institutions in this comparison.
West Bengal institutions not present in 2019
1| 2018 rank | Institution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Not present in 2019 |
West Bengal NIRF University rankings 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.
West Bengal institutions in NIRF University 2018
6| 2018 rank | Institution | 2017 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Jadavpur University | 5 | 59.68 |
| 14 | Calcutta University | 16 | 53.38 |
| 31 | Visva Bharati | 19 | 47.62 |
| 75 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | — | 39.98 |
| 86 | Kalyani University | 66 | 38.87 |
| 96 | University of Burdwan | — | 37.68 |
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 50.36
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5 Jadavpur University 61.99 1
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 5
- 2018: rank 6
- 2019: rank 6
- 2020: rank 5
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Ranked #5 in both 2017 and 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
7 Calcutta University 61.53 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: rank 16
- 2018: rank 14
- 2019: rank 5
- 2020: rank 7
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Improved by 9 places from #16 in 2017 to #7 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
50 Visva Bharati 46.84 13
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 11
- 2017: rank 19
- 2018: rank 31
- 2019: rank 37
- 2020: rank 50
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Moved down 39 places from #11 in 2016 to #50 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
89 Kalyani University 40.91 2
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: rank 45
- 2017: rank 66
- 2018: rank 86
- 2019: rank 91
- 2020: rank 89
Lower rank is better.
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Moved down 44 places from #45 in 2016 to #89 in 2020.
Consistently ranked among India's top university institutions.
92 University of Burdwan 40.55 3
NIRF Rank Trend (University)
- 2016: not ranked
- 2017: not ranked
- 2018: rank 96
- 2019: rank 89
- 2020: rank 92
Lower rank is better.
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Improved by 4 places from #96 in 2018 to #92 in 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.
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 2020 list?
5 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.