100 Best universities for Development Studies in India

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Below is a list of best universities in India ranked based on their research performance in Development Studies. A graph of 1.54M citations received by 123K academic papers made by 385 universities in India was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#41 in Asia
#338 in the World
University of Delhi logo
Acceptance Rate
64%
Founded
1922
Statistics Rankings

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#43 in Asia
#346 in the World
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

3. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur

For Development Studies

#61 in Asia
#432 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
1959
Statistics Rankings

4. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#85 in Asia
#532 in the World
Jawaharlal Nehru University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

5. Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh

For Development Studies

#94 in Asia
#582 in the World
Aligarh Muslim University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1920
Statistics Rankings

6. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

West Bengal | Kharagpur

For Development Studies

#103 in Asia
#600 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1951
Statistics Rankings

7. Indian Statistical Institute

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Development Studies

#105 in Asia
#602 in the World
Indian Statistical Institute logo
Founded
1931
Statistics Rankings

8. Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Punjab | Chandigarh

For Development Studies

#126 in Asia
#669 in the World
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research logo
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

9. Indian Institute of Science

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Development Studies

#130 in Asia
#686 in the World
Indian Institute of Science logo
Enrollment
4,695
Founded
1909
Statistics Rankings

10. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#135 in Asia
#701 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

11. Banaras Hindu University

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Development Studies

#139 in Asia
#718 in the World
Banaras Hindu University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
32,000
Founded
1915
Statistics Rankings

12. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Karnataka | Manipal

For Development Studies

#144 in Asia
#733 in the World
Manipal Academy of Higher Education logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

13. VIT University

Tamil Nadu | Vellore

For Development Studies

#149 in Asia
#755 in the World
VIT University logo
Acceptance Rate
79%
Founded
1984
Statistics Rankings

14. Jadavpur University

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Development Studies

#160 in Asia
#782 in the World
Jadavpur University logo
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

15. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Uttarakhand | Roorkee

For Development Studies

#177 in Asia
#822 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1847
Statistics Rankings

16. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Development Studies

#183 in Asia
#848 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay logo
Founded
1958
Statistics Rankings

17. National Islamic University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#201 in Asia
#926 in the World
National Islamic University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Enrollment
22,893
Statistics Rankings

18. Symbiosis International University

Maharashtra | Pune

For Development Studies

#207 in Asia
#946 in the World
Symbiosis International University logo
Enrollment
20,568
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

19. International Institute for Population Sciences

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Development Studies

#218 in Asia
#987 in the World
International Institute for Population Sciences logo
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

20. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#221 in Asia
#991 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Madras logo
Founded
1959
Statistics Rankings

21. Amrita University

Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore

For Development Studies

#238 in Asia
#1040 in the World
Amrita University logo
Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
24,500
Male:Female
53:47
Statistics Rankings

22. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Development Studies

#242 in Asia
#1055 in the World
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
1974
Statistics Rankings

23. Christ University

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Development Studies

#265 in Asia
#1112 in the World
Christ University logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

24. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Odisha | Rourkela

For Development Studies

#271 in Asia
#1130 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

25. Amity University

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Development Studies

#279 in Asia
#1143 in the World
Amity University logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

26. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Punjab | Patiala

For Development Studies

#283 in Asia
#1157 in the World
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

27. Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Development Studies

#303 in Asia
#1195 in the World
Tata Institute of Social Sciences logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1936
Statistics Rankings

28. Anna University

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#324 in Asia
#1250 in the World
Anna University logo
Founded
1978
Statistics Rankings

29. University of Calcutta

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Development Studies

#327 in Asia
#1267 in the World
University of Calcutta logo
Acceptance Rate
22%
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

30. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Development Studies

#336 in Asia
#1286 in the World
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research logo
Founded
1986
Statistics Rankings

31. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Rajasthan | Pilani

For Development Studies

#356 in Asia
#1350 in the World
Birla Institute of Technology and Science logo
Acceptance Rate
11%
Founded
1964
Statistics Rankings

32. Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#361 in Asia
#1367 in the World
Indian Agricultural Research Institute logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1905
Statistics Rankings

33. SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#362 in Asia
#1371 in the World
SRM Institute of Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
59%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

34. Lovely Professional University

Punjab | Phagwara

For Development Studies

#373 in Asia
#1398 in the World
Lovely Professional University logo
Acceptance Rate
80%
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

35. Savitribai Phule Pune University

Maharashtra | Pune

For Development Studies

#377 in Asia
#1407 in the World
Savitribai Phule Pune University logo
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

36. King George's Medical University

Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow

For Development Studies

#396 in Asia
#1461 in the World
King George's Medical University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1911
Statistics Rankings

37. Graphic Era University

Uttarakhand | Dehradun

For Development Studies

#400 in Asia
#1470 in the World
Graphic Era University logo
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

38. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research

Puducherry | Pondicherry

For Development Studies

#416 in Asia
#1498 in the World
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1823
Statistics Rankings

39. Pondicherry University

Puducherry | Pondicherry

For Development Studies

#422 in Asia
#1510 in the World
Pondicherry University logo
Acceptance Rate
65%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

40. Punjabi University Patiala

Punjab | Patiala

For Development Studies

#437 in Asia
#1552 in the World
Punjabi University Patiala logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

41. KIIT University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Development Studies

#439 in Asia
#1555 in the World
KIIT University logo
Acceptance Rate
91%
Founded
2004
Statistics Rankings

42. University of Hyderabad

Telangana | Hyderabad

For Development Studies

#447 in Asia
#1570 in the World
University of Hyderabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Enrollment
5,061
Founded
1974
Statistics Rankings

43. Panjab University

Punjab | Chandigarh

For Development Studies

#449 in Asia
#1578 in the World
Panjab University logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1882
Statistics Rankings

44. Chandigarh University

Punjab | Mohali

For Development Studies

#454 in Asia
#1589 in the World
Chandigarh University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
3,611
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

45. Punjab Agricultural University

Punjab | Ludhiana

For Development Studies

#455 in Asia
#1591 in the World
Punjab Agricultural University logo
Acceptance Rate
91%
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

46. Chitkara University - Punjab

Punjab | Chandigarh

For Development Studies

#457 in Asia
#1600 in the World
Chitkara University - Punjab logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
2010
Statistics Rankings

47. Delhi Technological University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#470 in Asia
#1644 in the World
Delhi Technological University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1941
Statistics Rankings

48. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur

Chhattisgarh | Raipur

For Development Studies

#471 in Asia
#1645 in the World
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
2012
Statistics Rankings

49. Indian School of Mines

Jharkhand | Dhanbad

For Development Studies

#478 in Asia
#1664 in the World
Indian School of Mines logo
Enrollment
2,000
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

50. Saveetha University

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#480 in Asia
#1669 in the World
Saveetha University logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

51. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Assam | Guwahati

For Development Studies

#487 in Asia
#1687 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati logo
Acceptance Rate
84%
Founded
1994
Statistics Rankings

52. Mangalore University

Karnataka | Mangalore

For Development Studies

#512 in Asia
#1732 in the World
Mangalore University logo
Acceptance Rate
77%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

53. SASTRA University

Tamil Nadu | Thanjavur

For Development Studies

#513 in Asia
#1735 in the World
SASTRA University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1984
Statistics Rankings

54. Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Madhya Pradesh | Indore

For Development Studies

#516 in Asia
#1749 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Indore logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Enrollment
1,915
Male:Female
76:24
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

55. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Uttarakhand | Dehradun

For Development Studies

#522 in Asia
#1765 in the World
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies logo
Acceptance Rate
80%
Founded
2003
Statistics Rankings

56. Vidyasagar University

West Bengal | Midnapore

For Development Studies

#524 in Asia
#1771 in the World
Vidyasagar University logo
Founded
1981
Statistics Rankings

57. Nirma University

Gujarat | Ahmedabad

For Development Studies

#531 in Asia
#1780 in the World
Nirma University logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
2003
Statistics Rankings

58. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

Rajasthan | Jaipur

For Development Studies

#536 in Asia
#1793 in the World
Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur logo
Founded
1963
Statistics Rankings

59. IMS Unison University

Uttarakhand | Dehradun

For Development Studies

#539 in Asia
#1798 in the World
IMS Unison University logo
Founded
2013
Statistics Rankings

60. Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow

For Development Studies

#561 in Asia
#1851 in the World
Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences logo
Founded
1983
Statistics Rankings

61. Annamalai University

Tamil Nadu | Chidambaram

For Development Studies

#562 in Asia
#1853 in the World
Annamalai University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Enrollment
37,444
Founded
1929
Statistics Rankings

62. University of Burdwan

West Bengal | Bardhaman

For Development Studies

#566 in Asia
#1860 in the World
University of Burdwan logo
Enrollment
24,690
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

63. National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

Karnataka | Mangalore

For Development Studies

#573 in Asia
#1873 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

64. Guru Nanak Dev University

Punjab | Amritsar

For Development Studies

#583 in Asia
#1896 in the World
Guru Nanak Dev University logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

65. University of Kalyani

West Bengal | Kalyani

For Development Studies

#585 in Asia
#1900 in the World
University of Kalyani logo
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

66. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli

For Development Studies

#589 in Asia
#1909 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1964
Statistics Rankings

67. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Gujarat | Vadodara

For Development Studies

#603 in Asia
#1940 in the World
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda logo
Acceptance Rate
54%
Founded
1949
Statistics Rankings

68. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow

For Development Studies

#612 in Asia
#1968 in the World
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1996
Statistics Rankings

69. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore

For Development Studies

#616 in Asia
#1973 in the World
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University logo
Acceptance Rate
65%
Founded
1971
Statistics Rankings

70. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#620 in Asia
#1980 in the World
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

71. University of Mumbai

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Development Studies

#628 in Asia
#1992 in the World
University of Mumbai logo
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

72. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Development Studies

#644 in Asia
#2021 in the World
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

73. Birla Institute of Technology

Jharkhand | Ranchi

For Development Studies

#645 in Asia
#2022 in the World
Birla Institute of Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

74. University of Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar

For Development Studies

#657 in Asia
#2054 in the World
University of Kashmir logo
Acceptance Rate
81%
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

75. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Maharashtra | Pune

For Development Studies

#669 in Asia
#2094 in the World
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University logo
Statistics Rankings

76. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

West Bengal | Durgapur

For Development Studies

#675 in Asia
#2104 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

77. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Telangana | Eddumailaram

For Development Studies

#679 in Asia
#2117 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

78. University of Jammu

Jammu and Kashmir | Jammu

For Development Studies

#681 in Asia
#2122 in the World
University of Jammu logo
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

79. Maharishi Dayanand University

Haryana | Rohtak

For Development Studies

#683 in Asia
#2131 in the World
Maharishi Dayanand University logo
Founded
1976
Statistics Rankings

80. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

Uttarakhand | Pantnagar

For Development Studies

#686 in Asia
#2137 in the World
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology logo
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

81. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#697 in Asia
#2157 in the World
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

82. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Punjab | Sangrur

For Development Studies

#704 in Asia
#2169 in the World
Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
40%
Enrollment
3,677
Male:Female
77:23
Founded
1991
Statistics Rankings

83. Andhra University

Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam

For Development Studies

#712 in Asia
#2185 in the World
Andhra University logo
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

84. Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology

Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram

For Development Studies

#724 in Asia
#2206 in the World
Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

85. Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology

Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal

For Development Studies

#725 in Asia
#2207 in the World
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
62%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

86. Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar

Punjab | Jalandhar

For Development Studies

#727 in Asia
#2218 in the World
Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar logo
Acceptance Rate
31%
Founded
1987
Statistics Rankings

87. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#729 in Asia
#2224 in the World
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration logo
Enrollment
200
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

88. North Eastern Hill University

Meghalaya | Shillong

For Development Studies

#733 in Asia
#2235 in the World
North Eastern Hill University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

89. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University

Haryana | Hisar

For Development Studies

#750 in Asia
#2273 in the World
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University logo
Founded
1970
Statistics Rankings

90. South Asian University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#759 in Asia
#2292 in the World
South Asian University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2010
Statistics Rankings

91. Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Development Studies

#761 in Asia
#2298 in the World
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
44%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

92. Mizoram University

Mizoram | Aizawl

For Development Studies

#764 in Asia
#2305 in the World
Mizoram University logo
Acceptance Rate
91%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

93. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Development Studies

#768 in Asia
#2310 in the World
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

94. Siksha O Anusandhan University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Development Studies

#772 in Asia
#2320 in the World
Siksha O Anusandhan University logo
Enrollment
4,180
Statistics Rankings

95. Jamia Hamdard University

Haryana | Delhi

For Development Studies

#773 in Asia
#2321 in the World
Jamia Hamdard University logo
Acceptance Rate
25%
Statistics Rankings

96. Galgotias University

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Development Studies

#778 in Asia
#2330 in the World
Galgotias University logo
Acceptance Rate
52%
Enrollment
31,293
Founded
2011
Statistics Rankings

97. K L University

Andhra Pradesh | Vaddeswaram

For Development Studies

#784 in Asia
#2345 in the World
K L University logo
Acceptance Rate
68%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

98. National Institute of Technology, Raipur

Chhattisgarh | Raipur

For Development Studies

#795 in Asia
#2368 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Raipur logo
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

99. Indian Institute of Technology, BHU

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Development Studies

#803 in Asia
#2383 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1919
Statistics Rankings

100. University of Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Development Studies

#817 in Asia
#2410 in the World
University of Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
26,386
Founded
1887
Statistics Rankings

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