New Delhi, 12: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the Indian Standards 2024 report, marking the ninth consecutive release of the Indian Ranking of Higher Education Institutions. In this year’s National Institutional Ranking of Higher Education Institutions-2024, 80 institutions from Maharashtra were recognized across 13 categories, reflecting excellence in education, learning, research, and inclusion.
Notably, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) was ranked the third-best university in the state. The rankings also highlighted 11 institutions from Maharashtra among the top 100 overall institutions in India, with Indian Institute of Technology Bombay securing the 30th spot. Additionally, 10 universities from the state were listed among the top 100 in the country, with Homi Bhabha National Institute leading at 16th place.
The report introduced new categories this year, including Best Universities in States, where SPPU achieved third place. Maharashtra also excelled in research and engineering categories, with five institutions each ranked among the top in the country. Furthermore, four colleges and nine management institutes from the state were featured in the top 100 rankings, showcasing Maharashtra’s strong presence in higher education.
