Burdwan University has been ranked in multiple categories in recent years. In 2024 it secured a place in the QS Asia University Rankings (451-500) and QS South Asia Rankings (125). In India, it was placed in the 101-150 band in the NIRF University (Overall) category and 36th among State Public Universities. It also achieved the 13th position in India Today’s Government University (Overall) category and 51st in The Week’s University (Overall) category. These positions place Burdwan University alongside reputed institutions such as Mangalore University and MDU Rohtak.
