SMVDU has been consistently evaluated in the B.Arch category by the NIRF rankings for three consecutive years, reflecting its performance among architecture programs nationally. The data below outlines its specific rank positions and trends over the years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 providing an objective view of its placement within the field.
SMVDU - NIRF B.Arch Rankings Table
SMVDU - NIRF B.Arch Rankings Overview
In the NIRF rankings for the B.Arch category, SMVDU secured a #23 position in NIRF-2025 and #26 position in both NIRF-2022 and NIRF-2023, indicating stable performance during this period. In NIRF-2024, the college was ranked #31, showing a shift of five places from the previous year. This demonstrates that while the college maintained its position for two years, there was a decrease in its rank in the most recent cycle and an increase in this year's cycle. These rankings are derived solely from the official NIRF assessments for the Bachelor of Architecture, which serve as a standardised benchmark for architectural education institutes.
SMVDU - Four-Year Ranking Pattern
An analysis of the past four years showcases a period of ranking consistency followed by a change. In 2022, SMVDU was ranked #26 in the B.Arch category by the NIRF, an achievement it replicated in 2023. The identical rank in consecutive years suggests steady outcomes across the NIRF evaluation parameters during this period. However, in 2024, the institution moved to the #31 position, indicating a relative decline in its national standing among B. Arch programs compared to their previous performance. But in 2025, it takes a jump to the #23 position. This movement underscores a shift in either the college’s performance, which has improved greatly, within the B.Arch segment, as reflected by the NIRF framework.
SMVDU - Stability and Change in Architecture Rankings
Over the four years, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) has shown stability and notable changes in its architecture rankings under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). The consistent rank of #26 in 2022 and 2023 reflected steady performance. However, the rank dropped to #31 in 2024, followed by a significant rise to #23 in 2025, suggesting upward momentum. This ranking evolution demonstrates SMVDU’s dynamic position in architectural education, offering insights for prospective students and stakeholders.
