B.S. (Research)
Bachelor of Science (Research)
Top Ranked B.S. (Research) Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Bachelor of Science (Research) (B.S. (Research)) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 3 NIRF-ranked colleges for B.S. (Research) in India. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹1.40 Lakh to ₹8.00 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka |
Government | ₹140,000 | View |
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
| #6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal |
Government | ₹800,000 | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
QS India B.S. (Research) College Rankings 2025
4 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
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| 2 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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| 4 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
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| 5 |
IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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QS World University Rankings 2026 - B.S. (Research) Colleges
1 B.S. (Research) college featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #219 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
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QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - B.S. (Research) College Rankings
IISc consistently tops NIRF university rankings, while IISERs rank well in the research category. These institutions are evaluated on research output, faculty quality, and academic outcomes. Global rankings like QS and THE also recognise IISc among the top Indian institutions.
IISERs are specifically designed for fundamental science research and are comparable to IITs in terms of faculty quality and academic rigour, but with a pure science focus. For research-oriented careers, IISERs may offer advantages through dedicated research training from the first year.
BS (Research) institutions like IISc and IISERs rank high due to exceptional research output per faculty, publications in high-impact journals, and strong international collaboration. Their focused mandate - advancing scientific research - gives them an edge in research-oriented ranking parameters.