Kalasalingam University, located in Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu, attained deemed university status in 2006. In the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), the university was ranked at 50th position in the 'Overall' category. In the 2023 NIRF rankings, it secured the 48th position, improving from 50th in 2022 and significantly rising from 74th in 2021. The university is recognized for its innovative programs, including a specialized B.Tech program for students with speech and hearing impairments, showcasing its commitment to inclusivity.
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu NIRF Ranking
In 2024 NIRF rankings, KARE had the 50th position in the 'Overall' category, a slight decline from its 48th position in 2023.
| Category or Stream | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | #50 out of 200 | #48 out of 200 | #50 out of 200 |
| Agriculture | - | - | #38 out of 40 |
| BTech | #39 out of 300 | #36 out of 200 | #36 out of 300 |
| Innovation | #6 out of 50 | #11 out of 312 | #11-50 out of 50 |
This ranking places it among notable institutions like CUSAT and SIU Pune.
KARE Tamil Nadu Outlook Ranking
The Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education has notable rankings, especially in the Agriculture and BTech categories
| Category or Stream | 2019 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | - | - | #12 out of 13 |
| BTech | #115 out of 150 | #30 out of 160 | #153 out of 160 |
In this year's rankings, KARE has been placed 12th out of 13 institutions in the overall category for agriculture in India, while it ranks 3rd within Tamil Nadu.
THE Ranking
In the Overall category, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education was ranked #801-1000 out of 1201 institutions in 2022, improved to #601 out of 1799 in 2023, and then fell back to #801 out of 1501 in 2024.
| Category or Stream | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | #801-1000 out of 1201 | #601 out of 1799 | #801 out of 1501 |
Other Rankings
Kalasalingam University has been ranked by other ranking agencies in the past years as given below:
| Ranking Agency | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Week | #67 out of 130 | #71 out of 191 | - | - |
| IIRF BTech | - | - | #160 out of 173 | #164 out of 166 |
| TOI Ranking | #55 out of 147 | #55 out of 162 | - | - |
