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Top 10 Dental Colleges in India: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, released by the Ministry of Education on August 12, has showcased significant shifts in the dental category rankings. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences continues to lead the rankings, though its score has slightly dropped. King George’s Medical University has made a notable entry into the top 10, securing the fourth position.Meanwhile, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research has seen a decline, moving from seventh to tenth place. These updates reflect the dynamic nature of dental education institutions in India.
Parameters for Evaluation
The NIRF rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation that includes several parameters such as Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practices (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). These criteria ensure a holistic assessment of institutions based on their academic performance, research capabilities, infrastructure, and overall reputation.
NIRF Rankings 2024: Top 10 Dental Colleges

NIRF Rankings 2023: Top 10 Dental Colleges

Comparing 2024 and 2023 Rankings
The 2024 NIRF rankings for dental colleges show some notable shifts from the previous year. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, has maintained its top position but with a slightly lower score of 81.83 compared to 84.08 in 2023. Manipal College of Dental Sciences retains its second position with a stable performance. Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences has moved up from fourth to third.
King George’s Medical University has entered the top 10, achieving the fourth position. Conversely, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research has fallen from seventh to tenth. Jamia Millia Islamia has improved its ranking, moving from tenth to eighth. These changes reflect shifts in institutional performance and focus over the past year.
About NIRF
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2015 to evaluate and rank higher educational institutions in India. Initially, it covered five categories: Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, University, and Overall. As of 2023, the framework had expanded to 13 categories. For 2024, NIRF has introduced three new categories: Open University, Skill University, and State Public University, bringing the total to 16 categories. This expansion reflects NIRF’s commitment to providing a comprehensive assessment of diverse educational institutions across the country.