Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has secured prominent positions in several prestigious national and international university rankings for the years 2024 and 2025, reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and research.
Recent Ranking Highlights
- India Today University Rankings 2025: AMU achieved 3rd position nationally.
- NIRF India Rankings 2024: AMU was ranked among the Top Ten Indian Universities, securing 8th position as a university overall and 16th position overall including all institutions.
- Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking 2025: AMU was placed in the 601 to 800 band globally.
- QS World University Ranking 2025: AMU was ranked in the 1001 to 1200 band worldwide.
- US News & World Report 2025: AMU secured 5th position as the best Indian university.
These rankings underscore AMU’s status as a leading university in India and affirm its growing global presence.
About the Rankings
The India Today University Rankings assess institutions based on various factors including academic reputation, faculty quality, research output, and student care. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) provides a comprehensive evaluation of Indian higher education institutions on parameters such as teaching, learning resources, research, and professional practices.
The Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings are internationally recognized assessments that evaluate universities globally, considering teaching, research, citations, international outlook, and industry income. US News & World Report rankings focus on global research reputation, publications, and academic performance.
NAAC A+
NIRF #10 (2025)Aligarh Muslim UniversityAligarh, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920View details
NAAC A
NIRF #6 (2025)Banaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1916View details
NAAC A
NIRF #37 (2025)Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityLucknow, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1996View details
NAAC B++
Central UniversityAllahabad UniversityPrayagraj, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1887View detailsRGNAU
Central UniversityRajiv Gandhi National Aviation UniversityRaebareli, Uttar PradeshAdmission: Own EntranceEst. 2013View detailsRLBCA
Central UniversityRani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural UniversityJhansi, Uttar PradeshAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, ICAR AIEEAEst. 2014View detailsWhat This Means for Students
The consistent high rankings reflect AMU’s quality education, research infrastructure, and academic standards, offering current and prospective students assurance about the value of their degrees. These rankings also enhance AMU’s reputation among academic peers and can open greater opportunities for collaboration and funding.
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