| Updated On - Jun 9, 2026
The IIRF Rankings 2026 are out for universities, MBA, and engineering colleges. JNU tops universities, IIM Ahmedabad leads MBA, and IIT Bombay ranks first in engineering. More categories release on July 1 and July 30, 2026.
The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) has released the IIRF Rankings 2026 for Universities, Management (MBA), and Engineering categories on its official portal at iirfranking.com. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) tops the central universities list, IIM Ahmedabad leads the MBA category, and IIT Bombay holds Rank 1 among engineering institutions.
The IIRF rankings are a widely tracked private ranking system in India. They cover more than 3000 academic institutions across multiple disciplines and sub-categories every year.
IIRF Rankings 2026: Key Highlights
Three category lists are now live: Universities, MBA, and Engineering.
- JNU, IIM Ahmedabad, and IIT Bombay lead their respective categories.
- More category rankings will be released on July 1 and July 30, 2026.
- Students can check full lists at the official portal iirfranking.com.
IIRF 2026 Top 10 Universities in India
Among central universities, JNU has retained its top spot. Delhi University and Banaras Hindu University follow at second and third place respectively.
| Rank | University | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JNU | New Delhi |
| 2 | DU | New Delhi |
| 3 | BHU | Varanasi |
| 4 | JMI | New Delhi |
| 5 | UoH | Hyderabad |
| 6 | AMU | Aligarh |
| 7 | Central University of Punjab | Bathinda |
| 8 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Dharamshala |
| 9 | Indira Gandhi National Tribal University | Madhya Pradesh |
| 10 | Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University | Pusa, Bihar |
IIRF 2026 Top 10 MBA Colleges in India
IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked the best B-school in India for 2026. The IIMs dominate the top of the list, with SPJIMR Mumbai leading the private institutions.
| Rank | Institution | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIM Ahmedabad | Government |
| 2 | IIM Calcutta | Government |
| 3 | IIM Bangalore | Government |
| 4 | FMS Delhi | Government |
| 5 | IIM Lucknow | Government |
| 6 | ISB Hyderabad | Private |
| 7 | SPJIMR Mumbai | Private |
| 8 | XLRI Jamshedpur | Private |
| 9 | IIM Kozhikode | Government |
| 10 | IIM Indore | Government |
IIRF 2026 Top 10 Engineering Colleges in India
IIT Bombay has secured AIR 1 in the government engineering colleges category. The top 10 list is entirely dominated by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
| Rank | Institution | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Bombay | Mumbai |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | Delhi |
| 3 | IIT Madras | Chennai |
| 4 | IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur |
| 5 | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur |
| 6 | IIT Guwahati | Guwahati |
| 7 | IIT Roorkee | Roorkee |
| 8 | IIT BHU | Varanasi |
| 9 | IIT Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| 10 | IIT Patna | Patna |
IIRF 2026 Upcoming Category Releases
The IIRF will release rankings for more streams in two phases over the next two months. Students waiting for Law, Design, Medicine, or Health Science rankings should mark these dates.
| Release Date | Categories |
| July 1, 2026 | Law, Design, Architecture, Schools (10+2), Hospitality, BCA, BBA, Journalism and Mass Communication |
| July 30, 2026 | Health Sciences, Medicine, Dental, Online and Distance Education |
How to Check IIRF Rankings 2026 Online?
Students can view the complete IIRF 2026 rankings on the official portal. The lists are free to access and do not require any registration.
- Visit the official website at iirfranking.com.
- Click on the Ranking tab on the home page.
- Select the desired category such as Universities, MBA, or Engineering.
- View the full list of ranked institutions with details.
- Use the filter to sort by state, type, or category.
IIRF covers more than 3000 institutions every year. It is one of the few private ranking frameworks that publishes lists across school, college, and online education segments.
Action Plan for Students
- Visit iirfranking.com and check your target category list.
- Shortlist colleges that match your stream and preferred location.
- Compare IIRF ranks with other reliable rankings before final decisions.
- Note the July 1 and July 30 release dates for pending categories.
- Visit official college websites to verify admission and fee details.
The IIRF Law, Design, Architecture, BBA, and BCA rankings will release on July 1, 2026. Medicine, Dental, and Health Science rankings follow on July 30, 2026.
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