New Delhi, September 4, 2025 – The Ministry of Education today released the much-awaited National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveiled the 10th edition of the rankings, which cover 17 diverse categories including Overall, Universities, Colleges, Engineering, Management, Medical, Law, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Architecture, Skill Universities, Open Universities, and more.
This year, IIT Madras once again secured the top spot in the “Overall” category, followed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. The rankings, prepared by a Corpus Committee under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, are based on key parameters such as teaching, learning resources, research and professional practice, outreach and inclusivity, and perception.
Major Highlights of NIRF 2025
Overall Category:
- IIT Madras
- IISc Bengaluru
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Kanpur, Here is the detailed list!
Universities Category: IISc Bengaluru emerged as the top university, with JNU (Delhi) and Manipal Academy of Higher Education securing second and third ranks respectively. Here is the detailed list!
Colleges Category: Hindu College, Delhi claimed the No. 1 spot, ahead of Miranda House and Hansraj College. Here is the detailed list!
Engineering Category : IIT Madras retained its supremacy, followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. Here is the detailed list!
Management Category: IIM Ahmedabad ranked first, followed by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode. Here is the detailed list!
Medical Category: AIIMS Delhi once again dominated the medical category, with PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore trailing behind. Here is the detailed list!
Law Category: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru secured the top position. Here is the detailed list!
Pharmacy Category: Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi topped the list. Here is the detailed list!
Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi led the category. Here is the detailed list!
Architecture and Planning: IIT Roorkee claimed the top rank. Here is the detailed list!
Dental Category: AIIMS Delhi led in dental sciences. Here is the detailed list!
Skill Universities Category: Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune ranked first. Here is the detailed list!
Open Universities Category: IGNOU, Delhi topped the list, followed by KSOU and U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University. Here is the detailed list!
State Public Universities Category: Jadavpur University, Kolkata secured first position. Here is the detailed list!
SDG Institutions (Sustainability) Category: IIT Madras topped this newly emphasized category. Here is the detailed list!
The 2025 rankings mark a milestone in Indian higher education, reflecting growing competition among universities and colleges to achieve global recognition. The emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability (SDGs), and innovation highlights the government’s vision of linking education with long-term societal and economic goals. With 17 categories evaluated, the NIRF provides a holistic snapshot of India’s higher education ecosystem, helping students and parents make informed choices.
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