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 441K citations received by 34.1K academic papers made by 112 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
#204 in the World
Indian Institute of Science logo
Enrollment
4,695
Founded
1909
Statistics Rankings

3. Jadavpur University

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#38 in Asia
#252 in the World
Jadavpur University logo
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

4. Indian Statistical Institute

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#40 in Asia
#260 in the World
Indian Statistical Institute logo
Founded
1931
Statistics Rankings

5. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Uttar Pradesh | Kanpur

For Theoretical Physics

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

6. University of Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

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

7. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

West Bengal | Kharagpur

For Theoretical Physics

#76 in Asia
#411 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

#89 in Asia
#471 in the World
Savitribai Phule Pune University logo
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

9. University of Calcutta

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

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

10. Banaras Hindu University

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Theoretical Physics

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

11. Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#107 in Asia
#506 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Madras logo
Founded
1959
Statistics Rankings

12. National Islamic University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#108 in Asia
#507 in the World
National Islamic University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Statistics Rankings

13. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#109 in Asia
#514 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay logo
Founded
1958
Statistics Rankings

14. Bharathidasan University

Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli

For Theoretical Physics

#111 in Asia
#519 in the World
Bharathidasan University logo
Founded
1982
Statistics Rankings

15. University of Hyderabad

Telangana | Hyderabad

For Theoretical Physics

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

16. Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Rajasthan | Pilani

For Theoretical Physics

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

17. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Assam | Guwahati

For Theoretical Physics

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

18. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

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

19. Andhra University

Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam

For Theoretical Physics

#176 in Asia
#734 in the World
Andhra University logo
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

20. University of Madras

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#180 in Asia
#753 in the World
University of Madras logo
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

21. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

West Bengal | Mohanpur

For Theoretical Physics

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

22. Chennai Mathematical Institute

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

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

23. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Uttarakhand | Roorkee

For Theoretical Physics

#188 in Asia
#762 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

#189 in Asia
#763 in the World
Homi Bhabha National Institute logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

25. GLA University

Uttar Pradesh | Chaumuhan

For Theoretical Physics

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

26. University of North Bengal

West Bengal | Siliguri

For Theoretical Physics

#202 in Asia
#798 in the World
University of North Bengal logo
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

27. Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur

West Bengal | Howrah

For Theoretical Physics

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

28. Visva-Bharati University

West Bengal | Santiniketan

For Theoretical Physics

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

29. University of Kalyani

West Bengal | Kalyani

For Theoretical Physics

#224 in Asia
#842 in the World
University of Kalyani logo
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

30. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune

Maharashtra | Pune

For Theoretical Physics

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

31. Panjab University

Punjab | Chandigarh

For Theoretical Physics

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

32. Kumaun University

Uttarakhand | Nainital

For Theoretical Physics

#252 in Asia
#918 in the World
Kumaun University logo
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

33. Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh | Aligarh

For Theoretical Physics

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

34. Presidency University - Kolkata

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#270 in Asia
#973 in the World
Presidency University - Kolkata logo
Founded
1817
Statistics Rankings

35. Anna University

Tamil Nadu | Chennai

For Theoretical Physics

#290 in Asia
#1012 in the World
Anna University logo
Founded
1978
Statistics Rankings

36. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#297 in Asia
#1039 in the World
Jawaharlal Nehru University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

37. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#304 in Asia
#1058 in the World
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research logo
Founded
2002
Statistics Rankings

38. North Eastern Hill University

Meghalaya | Shillong

For Theoretical Physics

#306 in Asia
#1063 in the World
North Eastern Hill University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1973
Statistics Rankings

39. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology

Punjab | Patiala

For Theoretical Physics

#309 in Asia
#1070 in the World
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

40. Delhi Technological University

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#312 in Asia
#1076 in the World
Delhi Technological University logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1941
Statistics Rankings

41. Cochin University of Science and Technology

Kerala | Kochi

For Theoretical Physics

#315 in Asia
#1079 in the World
Cochin University of Science and Technology logo
Founded
1971
Statistics Rankings

42. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali

Punjab | Mohali

For Theoretical Physics

#317 in Asia
#1084 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

43. Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University

Maharashtra | Amravati

For Theoretical Physics

#322 in Asia
#1104 in the World
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University logo
Acceptance Rate
93%
Founded
1983
Statistics Rankings

44. Pondicherry University

Puducherry | Pondicherry

For Theoretical Physics

#333 in Asia
#1137 in the World
Pondicherry University logo
Acceptance Rate
65%
Founded
1985
Statistics Rankings

45. University of Burdwan

West Bengal | Bardhaman

For Theoretical Physics

#334 in Asia
#1138 in the World
University of Burdwan logo
Enrollment
24,690
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

46. University of Rajasthan

Rajasthan | Jaipur

For Theoretical Physics

#335 in Asia
#1141 in the World
University of Rajasthan logo
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
1947
Statistics Rankings

47. Bangalore University

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#338 in Asia
#1148 in the World
Bangalore University logo
Founded
1886
Statistics Rankings

48. Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

Gujarat | Chandkheda

For Theoretical Physics

#346 in Asia
#1170 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Enrollment
1,765
Male:Female
74:26
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

49. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Odisha | Rourkela

For Theoretical Physics

#347 in Asia
#1174 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

50. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram

For Theoretical Physics

#394 in Asia
#1277 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

51. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal

For Theoretical Physics

#399 in Asia
#1285 in the World
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal logo
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

52. Manipur University

Manipur | Imphal

For Theoretical Physics

#403 in Asia
#1290 in the World
Manipur University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

53. University of Mumbai

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#423 in Asia
#1343 in the World
University of Mumbai logo
Founded
1857
Statistics Rankings

54. Utkal University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#436 in Asia
#1375 in the World
Utkal University logo
Founded
1943
Statistics Rankings

55. Punjabi University Patiala

Punjab | Patiala

For Theoretical Physics

#439 in Asia
#1379 in the World
Punjabi University Patiala logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

56. Gauhati University

Assam | Guwahati

For Theoretical Physics

#440 in Asia
#1381 in the World
Gauhati University logo
Founded
1948
Statistics Rankings

57. Sambalpur University

Odisha | Burla

For Theoretical Physics

#443 in Asia
#1387 in the World
Sambalpur University logo
Founded
1967
Statistics Rankings

58. Central University of Punjab

Punjab | Bathinda

For Theoretical Physics

#470 in Asia
#1444 in the World
Central University of Punjab logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

59. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

Telangana | Eddumailaram

For Theoretical Physics

#476 in Asia
#1456 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

60. Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Theoretical Physics

#494 in Asia
#1487 in the World
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Founded
1961
Statistics Rankings

61. Kuvempu University

Karnataka | Shimoga

For Theoretical Physics

#495 in Asia
#1488 in the World
Kuvempu University logo
Founded
1987
Statistics Rankings

62. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University

Maharashtra | Nagpur

For Theoretical Physics

#497 in Asia
#1497 in the World
Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University logo
Acceptance Rate
50%
Founded
1923
Statistics Rankings

63. University of Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow

For Theoretical Physics

#500 in Asia
#1504 in the World
University of Lucknow logo
Founded
1921
Statistics Rankings

64. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University

West Bengal | Belur

For Theoretical Physics

#504 in Asia
#1520 in the World
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

65. Sardar Patel University

Gujarat | Vallabh Vidyanagar

For Theoretical Physics

#512 in Asia
#1535 in the World
Sardar Patel University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1955
Statistics Rankings

66. Kurukshetra University

Haryana | Kurukshetra

For Theoretical Physics

#518 in Asia
#1547 in the World
Kurukshetra University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1956
Statistics Rankings

67. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#537 in Asia
#1583 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

68. Vidyasagar University

West Bengal | Midnapore

For Theoretical Physics

#539 in Asia
#1585 in the World
Vidyasagar University logo
Founded
1981
Statistics Rankings

69. National Institute of Technology, Durgapur

West Bengal | Durgapur

For Theoretical Physics

#547 in Asia
#1598 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Durgapur logo
Acceptance Rate
30%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

70. Gujarat University

Gujarat | Ahmedabad

For Theoretical Physics

#550 in Asia
#1604 in the World
Gujarat University logo
Founded
1949
Statistics Rankings

71. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University

Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur

For Theoretical Physics

#551 in Asia
#1607 in the World
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University logo
Enrollment
300,000
Founded
1957
Statistics Rankings

72. West Bengal State University

West Bengal | Barasat

For Theoretical Physics

#553 in Asia
#1613 in the World
West Bengal State University logo
Founded
2007
Statistics Rankings

73. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Gujarat | Vadodara

For Theoretical Physics

#558 in Asia
#1619 in the World
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda logo
Acceptance Rate
54%
Founded
1949
Statistics Rankings

74. Jaypee Institute of Information Technology

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Theoretical Physics

#559 in Asia
#1621 in the World
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
2001
Statistics Rankings

75. VIT University

Tamil Nadu | Vellore

For Theoretical Physics

#561 in Asia
#1624 in the World
VIT University logo
Acceptance Rate
79%
Founded
1984
Statistics Rankings

76. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology

Maharashtra | Nagpur

For Theoretical Physics

#571 in Asia
#1638 in the World
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology logo
Acceptance Rate
94%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

77. Aliah University

West Bengal | Kolkata

For Theoretical Physics

#578 in Asia
#1650 in the World
Aliah University logo
Founded
1780
Statistics Rankings

78. Amity University

Uttar Pradesh | Noida

For Theoretical Physics

#595 in Asia
#1681 in the World
Amity University logo
Founded
2005
Statistics Rankings

79. Indian Institute of Technology Ropar

Punjab | Rupnagar

For Theoretical Physics

#597 in Asia
#1683 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Enrollment
3,000
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

80. National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Tamil Nadu | Tiruchirappalli

For Theoretical Physics

#617 in Asia
#1728 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1964
Statistics Rankings

81. University of Mysore

Karnataka | Mysore

For Theoretical Physics

#625 in Asia
#1748 in the World
University of Mysore logo
Enrollment
120,000
Founded
1916
Statistics Rankings

82. University of Allahabad

Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad

For Theoretical Physics

#626 in Asia
#1749 in the World
University of Allahabad logo
Acceptance Rate
20%
Founded
1887
Statistics Rankings

83. Christ University

Karnataka | Bangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#627 in Asia
#1750 in the World
Christ University logo
Acceptance Rate
10%
Founded
1969
Statistics Rankings

84. National Institute of Technology, Karnataka

Karnataka | Mangalore

For Theoretical Physics

#630 in Asia
#1754 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Karnataka logo
Acceptance Rate
8%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

85. Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Madhya Pradesh | Indore

For Theoretical Physics

#641 in Asia
#1780 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Indore logo
Acceptance Rate
14%
Enrollment
1,915
Male:Female
76:24
Founded
2009
Statistics Rankings

86. Assam University

Assam | Silchar

For Theoretical Physics

#656 in Asia
#1810 in the World
Assam University logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1994
Statistics Rankings

87. Dibrugarh University

Assam | Dibrugarh

For Theoretical Physics

#658 in Asia
#1814 in the World
Dibrugarh University logo
Founded
1965
Statistics Rankings

88. Berhampur University

Odisha | Berhampur

For Theoretical Physics

#660 in Asia
#1816 in the World
Berhampur University logo
Founded
1967
Statistics Rankings

89. Indian School of Mines

Jharkhand | Dhanbad

For Theoretical Physics

#666 in Asia
#1828 in the World
Indian School of Mines logo
Enrollment
2,000
Founded
1926
Statistics Rankings

90. Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Karnataka | Manipal

For Theoretical Physics

#668 in Asia
#1830 in the World
Manipal Academy of Higher Education logo
Acceptance Rate
60%
Founded
1993
Statistics Rankings

91. Indian Institute of Technology, BHU

Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi

For Theoretical Physics

#678 in Asia
#1847 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1919
Statistics Rankings

92. Shivaji University

Maharashtra | Kolhapur

For Theoretical Physics

#693 in Asia
#1871 in the World
Shivaji University logo
Founded
1962
Statistics Rankings

93. National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

Jharkhand | Jamshedpur

For Theoretical Physics

#694 in Asia
#1872 in the World
National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur logo
Acceptance Rate
9%
Founded
1960
Statistics Rankings

94. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

Maharashtra | Mumbai

For Theoretical Physics

#696 in Asia
#1874 in the World
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research logo
Founded
1986
Statistics Rankings

95. Siksha O Anusandhan University

Odisha | Bhubaneswar

For Theoretical Physics

#698 in Asia
#1877 in the World
Siksha O Anusandhan University logo
Enrollment
4,180
Statistics Rankings

96. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management

Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam

For Theoretical Physics

#701 in Asia
#1885 in the World
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management logo
Enrollment
20,945
Male:Female
64:36
Founded
1980
Statistics Rankings

97. Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Rajasthan | Jodhpur

For Theoretical Physics

#709 in Asia
#1899 in the World
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur logo
Founded
2008
Statistics Rankings

98. Amrita University

Tamil Nadu | Coimbatore

For Theoretical Physics

#713 in Asia
#1909 in the World
Amrita University logo
Acceptance Rate
80%
Enrollment
24,500
Male:Female
53:47
Statistics Rankings

99. Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women

Haryana | Delhi

For Theoretical Physics

#715 in Asia
#1913 in the World
Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women logo
Acceptance Rate
13%
Founded
1998
Statistics Rankings

100. Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University

Uttarakhand | Srinagar

For Theoretical Physics

#719 in Asia
#1920 in the World
Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University logo
Founded
1989
Statistics Rankings

The best cities to study Theoretical Physics in India based on the number of universities and their ranks are Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, and Kanpur.

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