Aligarh Muslim University stays in the 1001 to 1200 band in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026, the same band as in the 2026 edition. India’s own NIRF 2026 list had not been published as of 9 October 2026, so AMU’s latest national rank is still the one from NIRF 2025: 10th among universities.
This is an explainer on where AMU stands in rankings right now, based on the official NIRF portal, the QS website and dated news reports. It will be updated once NIRF 2026 is released.
AMU in NIRF 2025: category-wise ranks
The NIRF 2025 results were announced in September 2025. On the official NIRF portal, AMU is ranked 10th in the University category with a score of 65.35, and 19th in the Overall category with a score of 63.76. In Law, it is 9th with a score of 65.82.
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| NIRF category | 2025 rank | 2024 rank |
|---|---|---|
| University | 10 | 8 |
| Overall | 19 | 16 |
| Law | 9 | 12 |
| Research institutions | 28 | 25 |
| Medical | 29 | 27 |
| Dental | 28 | 18 |
| Engineering | 34 | 33 |
| Architecture | 26 | 14 |
| Management | 69 | 70 |
University, Overall and Law ranks for 2025 are from nirfindia.org. The other 2025 and 2024 figures are as reported by Amar Ujala on 5 September 2025.
What changed between 2024 and 2025
AMU moved down two places in the university list, from 8th to 10th, and from 16th to 19th overall. Law was the main gain, rising from 12th to 9th. Management moved up one place. Dental and Architecture saw the largest falls, and the university was reported to be examining the reasons.
In the 2025 university list, the institutions ranked just above AMU were Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (8th) and Jadavpur University (9th). Jamia Millia Islamia was 4th and Banaras Hindu University 6th.
QS World University Rankings 2027
The QS World University Rankings 2027 were released in June 2026. On the QS website, AMU is listed in the 1001 to 1200 band for both the 2027 and 2026 editions. Beyond the top few hundred, QS groups universities in bands rather than giving each a single position.
IIT Delhi was the top Indian institution in QS 2027 at 118th, followed by IIT Bombay at 134th, according to reports on the release. The University of Delhi, at 322nd, was the highest-placed Indian university outside the IITs and IISc.
When is NIRF 2026 expected?
The Ministry of Education has not announced a date. As of 9 October 2026, the NIRF portal lists rankings only up to 2025. NIRF results have usually come out between June and September in recent years, with the 2025 list released in September 2025.
When the 2026 list comes out, the main points to watch for AMU are whether it holds a top 10 place among universities and whether the Law, Medical and Engineering ranks improve. We will report the results in AMU Updates. Applicants comparing courses can also see our Students’ Corner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NIRF rank of AMU in 2025?
AMU is ranked 10th in the University category and 19th in the Overall category of NIRF 2025. It is 9th in Law.
Has NIRF 2026 ranking been released?
No. As of 9 October 2026, the official NIRF portal shows rankings only up to 2025. No release date for 2026 has been announced.
What is AMU’s QS world ranking?
AMU is in the 1001 to 1200 band in the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026. It was in the same band in 2026.
Is AMU in the top 10 universities in India?
Yes, as per the latest NIRF list (2025), AMU is 10th in the University category. Its place for 2026 will be known once NIRF 2026 is released.
Sources: NIRF 2025 University ranking; NIRF 2025 Overall ranking; QS Top Universities, AMU profile; Amar Ujala (5 September 2025).
