Banasthali Vidyapith Rankings 2026
In 2026, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali, Rajasthan, is ranked 17th in India and 1st in Rajasthan for the Education stream by Collegedunia, placing it among the top 20 Education colleges nationally. The Ministry of Education’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Banasthali Vidyapith 66th among all Indian universities in NIRF 2025, making it the only women’s university to feature in the NIRF Universities top 100 that year.
- Collegedunia 2026: Pharmacy ranked 21st in India and 2nd in Rajasthan
- NIRF 2025: Engineering ranked 71st in India with a score of 50.38
- NIRF 2025: Pharmacy ranked 22nd in India with a score of 63.96
- India Today 2025: Ranked 6th among women’s universities in India
- The Week 2024: Ranked 13th among universities in India
- IIRF 2025: Ranked 39th among deemed universities in India
Banasthali Vidyapith is a deemed university established in 1935, recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is one of India’s largest women’s residential universities, which shapes its strong showing in gender-focused international impact rankings.
Banasthali Vidyapith Ranking in India
Banasthali Vidyapith holds national rankings from multiple bodies including Collegedunia, NIRF, India Today, The Week, and the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). The table below consolidates its latest national standing across these bodies and shows multi-year movement for key categories.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025/2026 Rank | 2024 Rank | 2023 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia | Education | #17 (2026) | - | - |
| Collegedunia | Pharmacy | #21 (2026) | - | - |
| NIRF | Universities | #66 (2025) | - | #97 (2023) |
| NIRF | Engineering | #71 (2025) | #78 (2024) | #68 (2023) |
| NIRF | Pharmacy | #22 (2025) | #28 (2024) | #23 (2023) |
| India Today | Women’s Universities (Overall) | #6 (2025) | #5 (2024) | #4 (2023) |
| India Today | Social Work | #17 (2025) | #19 (2024) | #22 (2023) |
| The Week | Universities | #13 (2024) | #12 (2023) | - |
| IIRF | Deemed University | #39 (2025) | - | - |
| IIRF | Arts, Science and Humanities | #13 (2025) | - | - |
Key Takeaways:
- Banasthali Vidyapith improved from NIRF Universities rank 97 in 2023 to rank 66 in 2025, a rise of 31 positions over two years.
- India Today has ranked it among the top 10 women’s universities in India for three consecutive years, from rank 4 in 2023 to rank 6 in 2025, within a growing pool of 77 institutions.
- Across NIRF Pharmacy, Banasthali has held a top-25 national position in each year from 2022 to 2025.
Banasthali Vidyapith Collegedunia Ranking
Banasthali Vidyapith appears in the Collegedunia 2026 rankings across eight programme streams, reflecting its breadth as a multi-disciplinary women’s university. Collegedunia evaluates institutions on academic quality, infrastructure, and student satisfaction, among other parameters. In 2026, Banasthali holds national ranks in streams from Education to Computer Applications.
| Stream | 2026 National Rank | 2025 National Rank | 2026 Rajasthan Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | #17 | #18 | #1 |
| Pharmacy | #21 | #33 | #2 |
| Aviation | #33 | - | #1 |
| Paramedical | #49 | - | #1 |
| Architecture | #68 | - | #5 |
| Mass Communications | #78 | #68 | #5 |
| Law | #85 | - | #6 |
| Computer Applications | #87 | #35 | #4 |
Banasthali Vidyapith holds the top Rajasthan position in three streams in Collegedunia 2026: Education, Aviation, and Paramedical. Its Pharmacy stream improved from national rank 33 in 2025 to rank 21 in 2026. The Computer Applications stream moved from rank 35 in 2025 to rank 87 in 2026, reflecting a shift in the evaluated pool and competitive field for that stream.
Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF Ranking
Banasthali Vidyapith appears in four NIRF categories: Universities, Engineering, Pharmacy, and Innovation. NIRF is conducted annually by the Ministry of Education using five weighted parameters: Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). The Pharmacy category is Banasthali’s strongest NIRF performance.
Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF University Ranking 2025
Banasthali Vidyapith achieved an overall score of 50.65 in the NIRF Universities 2025 category, earning a rank of 66th. It is the only women’s university to appear in the NIRF Universities top 100, a distinction held in the 2025 cycle.
| Year | NIRF University Rank | Total Score | TLR | RP | GO | OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | 50.65 | 54.09 | 22.14 | 83.23 | 76.96 |
| 2023 | 97 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 87 | - | - | - | - | - |
Banasthali’s Graduation Outcomes (GO) score of 83.23 and Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) score of 76.96 are the two highest parameter scores in 2025. The Research and Professional Practice (RP) score of 22.14 is notably lower than the other parameters in the 2025 breakdown. The 31-position improvement from 2023 to 2025 is visible in the trend above.
Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025
In the NIRF Engineering 2025 category, Banasthali Vidyapith achieved a score of 50.38. The NIRF Engineering pool expanded from 200 institutions in 2023 to 300 in 2024 and 2025, which means direct year-on-year rank comparisons must account for the larger denominator.
| Year | NIRF Engineering Rank | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 50.38 |
| 2024 | 78 | - |
| 2023 | 68 | - |
| 2022 | 59 | - |
The NIRF Engineering rank moved from 59 in 2022 to 68 in 2023 to 78 in 2024, then improved to 71 in 2025. The 2024 expansion of the ranked pool from 200 to 300 institutions means that a higher numerical rank in 2024 does not necessarily indicate weaker performance relative to 2023.
Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025
Banasthali Vidyapith’s NIRF Pharmacy ranking is its strongest national NIRF showing, with a score of 63.96 and a rank of 22nd in India in 2025. It has held a top-25 national position in NIRF Pharmacy for each year from 2022 to 2025.
| Year | NIRF Pharmacy Rank | Total Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 63.96 |
| 2024 | 28 | - |
| 2023 | 23 | - |
| 2022 | 23 | - |
The Pharmacy rank improved from 28 in 2024 to 22 in 2025, returning to the 2023 level. Across the four-year period from 2022 to 2025, the rank has ranged between 22 and 28, indicating a stable national standing in this category. The 2025 score of 63.96 is higher than Banasthali’s NIRF Engineering score of 50.38, reflecting the relative strength of the Pharmacy programme in the NIRF framework.
Banasthali Vidyapith NIRF Innovation Ranking 2025
In the NIRF Innovation 2025 category, Banasthali Vidyapith was placed in the band of 11 to 50. NIRF Innovation evaluates institutions on their innovation ecosystem, startup culture, and intellectual property activity.
| Year | NIRF Innovation Rank Band |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 11-50 |
NIRF publishes Innovation ranks as broad bands rather than individual positions for institutions outside the top 10. The 11 to 50 band places Banasthali among the leading institutions in India in this category. Multi-year Innovation rank data for Banasthali Vidyapith was not available in the published NIRF records at the time of writing.
Banasthali Vidyapith World Ranking
Banasthali Vidyapith appears in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the QS Asia University Rankings. A notable international metric for Banasthali is its rank of 76th globally in THE’s Gender Equality Impact Ranking (SDG 5) for 2026, which directly reflects its status as one of India’s largest women’s universities.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | 1201-1500 | 2026 |
| THE Impact Rankings (Sustainability) | Gender Equality (SDG 5) | =76 | 2026 |
| THE Impact Rankings (Sustainability) | Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9) | 101-200 | 2026 |
| THE Impact Rankings (Sustainability) | Overall Sustainability | 601-800 | 2026 |
| QS Asia University Rankings | Asia | 741-750 | 2026 |
In THE’s broader World University Rankings 2026, Banasthali sits in the 1201 to 1500 band globally. THE also assigns subject-level band ranks: Business and Economics 601 to 800, and Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences each in the 801 to 1000 band for 2026. In the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, Banasthali placed in the 741 to 750 band.
Banasthali Vidyapith Ranking FAQs
Ques. What is Banasthali Vidyapith’s NIRF rank in 2025?
Ans. Banasthali Vidyapith holds three confirmed NIRF 2025 ranks: 66th in the Universities category (score 50.65), 71st in Engineering (score 50.38), and 22nd in Pharmacy (score 63.96). It is also placed in the 11 to 50 band under NIRF Innovation 2025. In the Universities category, it is the only women’s university to appear in the NIRF top 100.
Ques. How has Banasthali Vidyapith’s NIRF University rank changed over the years?
Ans. Banasthali Vidyapith ranked 87th in NIRF Universities in 2022, moved to 97th in 2023, and then rose to 66th in 2025. The 2025 assessment recorded strong Graduation Outcomes (GO score 83.23) and Outreach and Inclusivity (OI score 76.96) among its five NIRF parameters. NIRF 2024 data for the Universities category is not individually confirmed in the available public records.
Ques. Is Banasthali Vidyapith ranked internationally?
Ans. Yes. Banasthali Vidyapith is ranked in the 1201 to 1500 band in THE World University Rankings 2026 and in the 741 to 750 band in QS Asia University Rankings 2026. In THE’s Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026, it holds a joint rank of 76th globally for Gender Equality (SDG 5). The QS World University Rankings (main global list) does not currently include Banasthali.
Ques. Which Collegedunia stream gives Banasthali Vidyapith its highest rank in 2026?
Ans. In Collegedunia 2026, Banasthali Vidyapith’s highest national rank is 17th in the Education stream, placing it 1st in Rajasthan. It also ranks 21st nationally for Pharmacy (2nd in Rajasthan). The university holds the top Rajasthan rank in three streams: Education, Aviation, and Paramedical.
Ques. How does Banasthali Vidyapith rank among women’s universities in India?
Ans. India Today ranked Banasthali Vidyapith 6th among women’s universities in India in 2025, compared to 5th in 2024 and 4th in 2023. In NIRF 2025 Universities, it is the only women’s university to appear in the national top 100. In THE’s Gender Equality Impact Ranking 2026, it is ranked jointly 76th globally among all universities assessed for gender equality outcomes.
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