Top State Public University Colleges in India

The Skill University Category introduced in the NIRF Rankings 2025 highlights institutions that focus on vocational education and skill developm ent. This category showcases universities that deliver industry-relevant training, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and real-world experience across multiple sectors. The rankings assess these institutions based on their curriculum’s alignment with industry requirements, training facilities, faculty expertise, and student success in terms of employability and entrepreneurship. By adding this category, the NIRF 2025 emphasizes the role of skill-oriented education in India’s academic ecosystem, encouraging universities to nurture a workforce that can adapt to the evolving needs of the global job market. It plays a vital role in recognizing institutions that prioritize hands-on learning, industry partnerships, and producing job-ready graduates. Top 10 State Public University based on NIRF Rankings 2025 as follows:

Jadavpur University

Kolkata

Est. 1955

Jadavpur University in Kolkata has been secured 18th Rank in Pharmacy Category in National Institutional Framework Rankings (NIRF) 2022 by MHRD.

Anna University

Chennai

Est. 1978

Anna University, located in Chennai and established on 4th September 1978 was formed by uniting four renowned technical institutions in Chennai and hence is called a unitary type technical university.

Panjab University

Chandigarh

Est. 1982

Panjab University (PU) has more than 75 teaching and research departments and 15 Centers/Chairs for teaching and research inside the main campus in Chandigarh. It has a total of 188 affiliated colleges across Punjab.

Andhra University

Visakhapatnam

Est. 1926

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam has been secured 76th rank under Overall Institution / College by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India, 2023.

Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies

Est. 2010

Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies (KUFOS) has secured 25th Ranking Under Agriculture Category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in India, 2023.

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Cochin

Est. 1971

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has secured 63th rank under overall institution / college by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) India, 2023.

Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Hyderabad

Est. 1918

Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad has secured 36th Rank by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) India, 2023.

Gauhati University

Guwahati

Est. 1948

Gauhati University (GU), Guwahati has secured 88th rank by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) India, 2023.

Bharathiyar Institute of Engineering for Women, TN

Salem

Est. 1985

Department of Computer Science - Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Est. 1980

Established in 1980, Department of Computer Science - Savitribai Phule Pune University was also known as Pune University, Computer Science Department (PUCSD) aims at providing quality education in Computer Science for the deserving candidates.

University of Mumbai

Mumbai

Est. 1900

Delhi Technological University

New Delhi

Est. 1941

Established in 1941, Delhi Technological University (DTU) was formerly known as Delhi College of Engineering. It offers B.Tech, M.Tech, Ph.D., and MBA courses. The university contains fourteen academic departments with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.

University of Calcutta

Kolkata

Est. 1957

Calcutta University has been ranked 12 under the 'University' category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023.

Bharathidasan University

Tiruchirappalli

Est. 1982

Mahatma Gandhi University-College of Engineering - Kottayam

Kottayam

Est. 1996

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology

New delhi

Est. 2008

Established in 2008 as a State University by an act of Delhi Government, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses in engineering streams.

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

New Delhi

Est. 1998

Established in 1998 by the Govt. of NCT of Delhi. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University was University Grants Commission (UGC) and ccredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade.

Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College

Gorakhpur

Est. 1962

Gujarat University, Ahmedabad

Est. 1949

Gujarat University has been secured 85th Rank under Overall Institution / College Category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India, 2023.

University College of Physical Education - Bangalore University, Bengaluru

Est. 1959

Formerly known as Government College of Physical Education, the University College of Physical Education - Bangalore University, Bengaluru was established in 1959 by the Government of Karnataka. Later in 1968, the college was affiliated to the Bangalore University, Bengaluru and became its constituent unit.