Jamia Millia Islamia has demonstrated a consistent presence across various national and international ranking platforms in recent years. Trends in rankings highlight its status across multiple academic categories, including Engineering, MBA/PGDM, B.Arch, and Science, with noted improvements and fluctuations that shed light on its current standing and progression. JMI was ranked 34th under the ‘Management’ category in the IIRF 2025 Rankings. It was also ranked 3rd in New Delhi in the NIRF MBA rankings 2024.
JMI National Ranking 2025
The following table highlights the recent rankings of the institute across various disciplines. In 2025, IIRF ranked it 34th for MBA and 4th overall in India. The same year, it was ranked 5th in Architecture by India Today. In 2024, NIRF ranked the MBA program 25th nationally and 3rd in New Delhi, while the B.Tech program was ranked 24th nationally and 2nd in New Delhi.
| Ranking Body | Rank/Category | Year |
| IIRF | 34 out of 100 in India (MBA) | 2025 |
| IIRF | 4 out of 50 in India (Overall) | 2025 |
| India Today | 5 out of 54 in India (Architecture) | 2025 |
| NIRF | 25 out of 125 in India (3rd in New Delhi) (MBA) | 2024 |
| NIRF | 24 out of 300 in India (2nd in New Delhi) (B.Tech) | 2024 |
| Outlook | 6 out of 13 in India (Law) | 2024 |
| The Week | 5 out of 25 in India (Architecture) | 2022 |
JMI International Ranking 2025
JMI has performed exceptionally well in international rankings over recent years. While the 2025 ranking is not yet available, in 2024, Times Higher Education ranked it at 501 out of 1,501 colleges worldwide. In 2023, it was ranked 801 out of 1,400 in the QS World University Rankings. In 2022, US News ranked it 856 out of 2,000 colleges globally, while the Centre for World University Rankings placed it at 1,677 in the same year.
| Ranking Body | Rank | Category | Year |
| Times Higher Education | 501 out of 1501 (International) | Overall | 2024 |
| QS World University | 801 out of 1400 colleges (International) | Overall | 2023 |
| US News Ranking | 856 out of 2000 colleges (International) | Overall | 2022 |
| Center for World University Rankings | 1677 out of 2000 colleges (International) | Overall | 2022 |
JMI Ranking Progression and Trends 2025
The overall progression in various rankings reflects a dynamic and evolving institution. The shift from #20 in The Week’s 2021 Engineering ranking to a higher NIRF ranking in 2024 for B.E. / B.Tech emphasises the university’s resilience and adaptive strategies within a competitive academic ecosystem. The steady place in MBA/PGDM national rankings, alongside the leap in B.Arch, showcases a multi-disciplinary strength. Internationally, both the Science and Overall QS rankings document a clear upward trend, with significant improvements year-on-year. The transition from a three-digit to a lower three-digit QS Overall rank is indicative of expanding recognition and aspirations toward higher global standards. These movements collectively paint a picture of Jamia Millia Islamia as an institution that is not only sustaining its presence in national rankings but also seeking and achieving greater visibility and acknowledgement internationally.
