100 Best universities for Theoretical Physics in India

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Below is a list of best universities in India ranked based on their research performance in Theoretical Physics. A graph of 814K citations received by 41.5K academic papers made by 132 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. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#9 in Asia
#70 in the World
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1945
Statistics Rankings

2. Indian Institute of Science

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

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

3. Jadavpur University

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#43 in Asia
#279 in the World
Jadavpur University logo
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

4. Indian Statistical Institute

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#45 in Asia
#284 in the World
Indian Statistical Institute logo
Founded
1931
Statistics Rankings

5. University of Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

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

6. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur

For Theoretical Physics

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

7. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

West Bengal | Kharagpur

For Theoretical Physics

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

8. Savitribai Phule Pune University

Maharashtra | Pune

For Theoretical Physics

#91 in Asia
#459 in the World
Savitribai Phule Pune University logo
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

9. University of Calcutta

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

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

10. Banaras Hindu University

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Theoretical Physics

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

11. National Islamic University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

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

12. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#104 in Asia
#499 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay logo
Founded
1958
Statistics Rankings

13. Bharathidasan University

Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli

For Theoretical Physics

#115 in Asia
#531 in the World
Bharathidasan University logo
Founded
1982
Statistics Rankings

14. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#116 in Asia
#536 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Madras logo
Founded
1959
Statistics Rankings

15. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Rajasthan | Pilani

For Theoretical Physics

#129 in Asia
#585 in the World
Birla Institute of Technology and Science logo
Acceptance Rate
11%
Enrollment
22,000
Founded
1964
Statistics Rankings

16. University of Hyderabad

Telangana | Hyderabad

For Theoretical Physics

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

17. Chennai Mathematical Institute

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#166 in Asia
#710 in the World
Chennai Mathematical Institute logo
Acceptance Rate
15%
Founded
1988
Statistics Rankings

18. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Assam | Guwahati

For Theoretical Physics

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

19. Andhra University

Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam

For Theoretical Physics

#175 in Asia
#740 in the World
Andhra University logo
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

20. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

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

21. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

West Bengal | Mohanpur

For Theoretical Physics

#183 in Asia
#757 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata logo
Founded
2006
Statistics Rankings

22. GLA University

Uttar Pradesh | Chaumuhan

For Theoretical Physics

#186 in Asia
#770 in the World
GLA University logo
Enrollment
11,151
Founded
2010
Statistics Rankings

23. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Uttarakhand | Roorkee

For Theoretical Physics

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

24. Homi Bhabha National Institute

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#202 in Asia
#799 in the World
Homi Bhabha National Institute logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

25. University of Madras

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#203 in Asia
#800 in the World
University of Madras logo
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

26. University of Kalyani

West Bengal | Kalyani

For Theoretical Physics

#207 in Asia
#813 in the World
University of Kalyani logo
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

27. University of North Bengal

West Bengal | Siliguri

For Theoretical Physics

#210 in Asia
#828 in the World
University of North Bengal logo
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

28. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

West Bengal | Howrah

For Theoretical Physics

#229 in Asia
#861 in the World
Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1856
Statistics Rankings

29. Visva-Bharati University

West Bengal | Santiniketan

For Theoretical Physics

#230 in Asia
#864 in the World
Visva-Bharati University logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1921
Statistics Rankings

30. Kumaun University

Uttarakhand | Nainital

For Theoretical Physics

#241 in Asia
#901 in the World
Kumaun University logo
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

31. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune

Maharashtra | Pune

For Theoretical Physics

#244 in Asia
#906 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune logo
Founded
2006
Statistics Rankings

32. Panjab University

Punjab | Chandigarh

For Theoretical Physics

#251 in Asia
#923 in the World
Panjab University logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
16,358
Founded
1882
Statistics Rankings

33. University of Burdwan

West Bengal | Bardhaman

For Theoretical Physics

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

34. Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh

For Theoretical Physics

#286 in Asia
#1002 in the World
Aligarh Muslim University logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1920
Statistics Rankings

35. Anna University

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#289 in Asia
#1014 in the World
Anna University logo
Founded
1978
Statistics Rankings

36. Presidency University - Kolkata

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#294 in Asia
#1028 in the World
Presidency University - Kolkata logo
Founded
1817
Statistics Rankings

37. Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Madhya Pradesh | Indore

For Theoretical Physics

#300 in Asia
#1044 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Indore logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Enrollment
1,915
Male:Female
76:24
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

38. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#316 in Asia
#1080 in the World
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

39. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali

Punjab | Mohali

For Theoretical Physics

#321 in Asia
#1090 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

40. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Odisha | Rourkela

For Theoretical Physics

#323 in Asia
#1093 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

41. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Maharashtra | Amravati

For Theoretical Physics

#324 in Asia
#1094 in the World
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University logo
Acceptance Rate
93%
Founded
1983
Statistics Rankings

42. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Gujarat | Chandkheda

For Theoretical Physics

#327 in Asia
#1102 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
1,765
Male:Female
74:26
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

43. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Punjab | Patiala

For Theoretical Physics

#328 in Asia
#1105 in the World
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

44. Pondicherry University

Puducherry | Pondicherry

For Theoretical Physics

#329 in Asia
#1107 in the World
Pondicherry University logo
Acceptance Rate
65%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

45. Delhi Technological University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#335 in Asia
#1118 in the World
Delhi Technological University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1941
Statistics Rankings

46. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#337 in Asia
#1125 in the World
Jawaharlal Nehru University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

47. Bangalore University

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#344 in Asia
#1145 in the World
Bangalore University logo
Founded
1886
Statistics Rankings

48. Cochin University of Science and Technology

Kerala | Kochi

For Theoretical Physics

#345 in Asia
#1148 in the World
Cochin University of Science and Technology logo
Founded
1971
Statistics Rankings

49. North Eastern Hill University

Meghalaya | Shillong

For Theoretical Physics

#353 in Asia
#1179 in the World
North Eastern Hill University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

50. University of Rajasthan

Rajasthan | Jaipur

For Theoretical Physics

#355 in Asia
#1182 in the World
University of Rajasthan logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
1947
Statistics Rankings

51. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal

For Theoretical Physics

#378 in Asia
#1235 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal logo
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

52. Kuvempu University

Karnataka | Shimoga

For Theoretical Physics

#384 in Asia
#1242 in the World
Kuvempu University logo
Founded
1987
Statistics Rankings

53. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram

For Theoretical Physics

#391 in Asia
#1264 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

54. VIT University

Tamil Nadu | Vellore

For Theoretical Physics

#399 in Asia
#1279 in the World
VIT University logo
Acceptance Rate
79%
Founded
1984
Statistics Rankings

55. Manipur University

Manipur | Imphal

For Theoretical Physics

#433 in Asia
#1358 in the World
Manipur University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

56. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#457 in Asia
#1408 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

57. Punjabi University Patiala

Punjab | Patiala

For Theoretical Physics

#461 in Asia
#1412 in the World
Punjabi University Patiala logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

58. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Telangana | Eddumailaram

For Theoretical Physics

#466 in Asia
#1424 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

59. University of Mumbai

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#471 in Asia
#1434 in the World
University of Mumbai logo
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

60. Gauhati University

Assam | Guwahati

For Theoretical Physics

#472 in Asia
#1439 in the World
Gauhati University logo
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

61. Central University of Punjab

Punjab | Bathinda

For Theoretical Physics

#481 in Asia
#1458 in the World
Central University of Punjab logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

62. Utkal University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#499 in Asia
#1503 in the World
Utkal University logo
Founded
1943
Statistics Rankings

63. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Theoretical Physics

#502 in Asia
#1512 in the World
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

64. University of Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow

For Theoretical Physics

#514 in Asia
#1534 in the World
University of Lucknow logo
Founded
1921
Statistics Rankings

65. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University

West Bengal | Belur

For Theoretical Physics

#522 in Asia
#1542 in the World
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

66. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

West Bengal | Durgapur

For Theoretical Physics

#523 in Asia
#1546 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

67. Sambalpur University

Odisha | Burla

For Theoretical Physics

#527 in Asia
#1562 in the World
Sambalpur University logo
Founded
1967
Statistics Rankings

68. Kurukshetra University

Haryana | Kurukshetra

For Theoretical Physics

#544 in Asia
#1600 in the World
Kurukshetra University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

69. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Theoretical Physics

#545 in Asia
#1602 in the World
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

70. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Maharashtra | Nagpur

For Theoretical Physics

#552 in Asia
#1613 in the World
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1923
Statistics Rankings

71. Dibrugarh University

Assam | Dibrugarh

For Theoretical Physics

#556 in Asia
#1621 in the World
Dibrugarh University logo
Founded
1965
Statistics Rankings

72. Sardar Patel University

Gujarat | Vallabh Vidyanagar

For Theoretical Physics

#558 in Asia
#1626 in the World
Sardar Patel University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

73. Vidyasagar University

West Bengal | Midnapore

For Theoretical Physics

#571 in Asia
#1649 in the World
Vidyasagar University logo
Founded
1981
Statistics Rankings

74. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Maharashtra | Nagpur

For Theoretical Physics

#580 in Asia
#1669 in the World
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
94%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

75. Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Punjab | Rupnagar

For Theoretical Physics

#600 in Asia
#1703 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Enrollment
3,000
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

76. West Bengal State University

West Bengal | Barasat

For Theoretical Physics

#602 in Asia
#1706 in the World
West Bengal State University logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

77. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University

Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur

For Theoretical Physics

#603 in Asia
#1707 in the World
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University logo
Enrollment
300,000
Founded
1957
Statistics Rankings

78. Aliah University

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#608 in Asia
#1714 in the World
Aliah University logo
Founded
1780
Statistics Rankings

79. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Gujarat | Vadodara

For Theoretical Physics

#611 in Asia
#1720 in the World
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda logo
Acceptance Rate
54%
Founded
1949
Statistics Rankings

80. Gujarat University

Gujarat | Ahmedabad

For Theoretical Physics

#613 in Asia
#1725 in the World
Gujarat University logo
Founded
1949
Statistics Rankings

81. Christ University

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#628 in Asia
#1754 in the World
Christ University logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

82. Amrita University

Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore

For Theoretical Physics

#636 in Asia
#1770 in the World
Amrita University logo
Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
24,500
Statistics Rankings

83. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

Punjab | Sangrur

For Theoretical Physics

#648 in Asia
#1791 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

84. National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

Karnataka | Mangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#650 in Asia
#1793 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

85. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#652 in Asia
#1801 in the World
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

86. University of Mysore

Karnataka | Mysore

For Theoretical Physics

#653 in Asia
#1802 in the World
University of Mysore logo
Enrollment
120,000
Founded
1916
Statistics Rankings

87. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli

For Theoretical Physics

#659 in Asia
#1811 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1964
Statistics Rankings

88. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur

Rajasthan | Jaipur

For Theoretical Physics

#671 in Asia
#1846 in the World
Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur logo
Founded
1963
Statistics Rankings

89. Shiv Nadar University

Uttar Pradesh | Dadri

For Theoretical Physics

#674 in Asia
#1851 in the World
Shiv Nadar University logo
Founded
2011
Statistics Rankings

90. Indian School of Mines

Jharkhand | Dhanbad

For Theoretical Physics

#677 in Asia
#1857 in the World
Indian School of Mines logo
Enrollment
2,000
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

91. Osmania University

Telangana | Hyderabad

For Theoretical Physics

#685 in Asia
#1878 in the World
Osmania University logo
Founded
1918
Statistics Rankings

92. University of Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Theoretical Physics

#686 in Asia
#1880 in the World
University of Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Enrollment
26,386
Founded
1887
Statistics Rankings

93. Assam University

Assam | Silchar

For Theoretical Physics

#691 in Asia
#1900 in the World
Assam University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1994
Statistics Rankings

94. Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

Gujarat | Surat

For Theoretical Physics

#692 in Asia
#1901 in the World
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Enrollment
4,500
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

95. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam

For Theoretical Physics

#694 in Asia
#1905 in the World
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management logo
Enrollment
20,945
Male:Female
64:36
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

96. Indian Institute of Technology, BHU

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Theoretical Physics

#695 in Asia
#1906 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1919
Statistics Rankings

97. Berhampur University

Odisha | Berhampur

For Theoretical Physics

#696 in Asia
#1910 in the World
Berhampur University logo
Founded
1967
Statistics Rankings

98. SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#697 in Asia
#1913 in the World
SRM Institute of Science and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
59%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

99. Siksha O Anusandhan University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#705 in Asia
#1928 in the World
Siksha O Anusandhan University logo
Enrollment
4,180
Statistics Rankings

100. Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

Himachal Pradesh | Mandi

For Theoretical Physics

#710 in Asia
#1935 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi logo
Acceptance Rate
9%
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

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