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Indian Research Institutes

Top 10 Research Institutes in India.

Timeline showing the Top 10 Indian Research Institutes, ranked by their research reputation, academic influence, scientific output, and innovation ecosystem.

01
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
Rank #1

Indian Institute of Science

  • IISC
  • Bengaluru

This is a premier research institute in India, known for its research in areas such as science, engineering, and technology.

02
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai
Rank #2

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

  • TIFR
  • Mumbai

This is a research institute that focuses on fundamental research in areas such as physics, mathematics, and biology.

03
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay
Rank #3

Indian Institute of Technology

  • IIT
  • Bombay

This is a premier engineering institute in India, known for its research in areas such as computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

04
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Rank #4

Indian Institute of Technology

  • IIT
  • Delhi

This is another premier engineering institute in India, known for its research in areas such as computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

05
Indian Statistical Institute
Rank #5

Indian Statistical Institute

  • ISI
  • Kolkata

This is a research institute that focuses on statistics and mathematics, and is known for its contributions to the field of statistics.

06
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Rank #6

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

  • JNCASR
  • Bangaluru

This is a research institute that focuses on interdisciplinary research in areas such as physics, chemistry, and biology.

07
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Rank #7

National Centre for Biological Sciences

  • NCBS
  • Bangaluru

This is a research institute that focuses on biological research, and is known for its contributions to the field of neuroscience.

08
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Rank #98

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

  • IISER
  • PUNE

This is a group of research institutes that focus on interdisciplinary research in areas such as physics, chemistry, and biology.

09
Harish-Chandra Research Institute
Rank #9

Harish-Chandra Research Institute

  • HRI
  • Allahabad

This is a research institute that focuses on mathematics and theoretical physics, and is known for its contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

10
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Rank #10

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

  • CSIR
  • 38 Institiutes across India
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Engineering

This is a network of 38 research institutes across India that focus on various areas of science and technology, including chemistry, biology, physics, and engineering.