The Ministry of Education has announced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 today, September 4. In a continuation of its academic dominance, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has once again secured the top position, clinching the number one rank in both the 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has been ranked as the best university in India for 2025. The announcement was made today by the Ministry officials, unveiling the rankings across multiple categories, including management, pharmacy, medical, law, and the newly introduced segments.
NIRF Rankings 2025: Key Highlights and Top Performers
The NIRF rankings, now in their tenth edition, continue to be the most credible benchmark for academic excellence in India. Here’s a quick look at the top institutions this year:
NIRF Overall Rankings 2025
| Rank | Institute Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| 8 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| 9 | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| 10 | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
| Rank | University Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru |
| 2 | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi |
| 3 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal |
| 4 | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
| 5 | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
| 6 | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
| 7 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani |
| 8 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore |
| 9 | Jadavpur University, Kolkata |
| 10 | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh |
NIRF College Rankings 2025
| Rank | College Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hindu College, Delhi |
| 2 | Miranda House, Delhi |
| 3 | Hans Raj College, Delhi |
| 4 | Kirori Mal College, Delhi |
| 5 | St. Stephen's College, Delhi |
| 6 | Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata |
| 7 | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, New Delhi |
| 8 | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata |
| 9 | PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore |
| 10 | PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore |
| Rank | Institute Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
| 9 | National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi |
IIT Madras has demonstrated remarkable consistency, retaining its crown as the best overall institution in India for the seventh consecutive year. Its reign in the engineering category is even more impressive, extending to a full decade, having secured the top spot every single year since the NIRF rankings were first introduced in 2016.
Building on last year's expansion, the NIRF 2025 rankings have maintained the three new categories introduced in 2024:
How are NIRF Rankings Calculated?
The NIRF framework is a robust methodology that evaluates institutions on five broad parameters:
Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR): Measures faculty-student ratio, qualification of faculty, and resources available for teaching. This year also includes a focus on courses related to Indian Knowledge Systems.
Research and Professional Practice (RP): Evaluates the research output, quality, and professional academic practices of the institution.
Graduation Outcomes (GO): Assesses the performance of students in university examinations and their placement and higher studies success.
Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): Judges the efforts towards inclusivity and the diversity of the student population.
Perception (PR): Gauges the reputation of the institution among employers and academic peers.
Importance of NIRF Ranking
The NIRF Ranking 2025 serves as an essential guide for lakhs of students and parents making crucial decisions about their academic future. It provides a transparent and data-driven overview of the strengths of institutions across the country, helping them choose the best college for their chosen field of study.
FAQS
Q1. What is NIRF?
NIRF stands for the National Institutional Ranking Framework. It is a system introduced by the Ministry of Education to rank higher education institutions in India based on set parameters.
Q2. Who secured the top position in NIRF Rankings 2025?
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has been ranked number one in both the Overall and Engineering categories.
Q3. Which is the top university in India as per NIRF 2025?
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has been ranked as the best university in India for 2025.
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