New Delhi – The Ministry of Education has officially released the much awaited NIRF India Rankings 2025 on September 4, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Minister for Education, who unveiled the 10th edition of the rankings that evaluate the performance of higher education institutions across India.
Once again, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has secured the top position in the NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Overall category), reaffirming its dominance in academic excellence, research output, and innovation. Following IIT Madras, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and IIT Bombay claimed the second and third spots respectively.
Top 10 Institutes in NIRF India Rankings 2025 (Overall)
- 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 (AIIMS), Delhi
- 9. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
- 10. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
About NIRF India Rankings 2025
The NIRF India Rankings 2025 represent the government’s comprehensive evaluation of institutions across multiple parameters such as teaching, learning, resources, research, professional practices, outreach, inclusivity, and perception. This year’s rankings were released in nine categories – Overall, Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions, Innovation, State Public Universities, Open Universities, Skill Universities, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Additionally, performance in eight subject domains – Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Architecture & Planning, Law, Dental, and Agriculture & Allied Sectors – was also assessed to give a holistic picture of India’s higher education landscape.
Why NIRF India Rankings 2025 Matter
The NIRF India Rankings 2025 are not just numbers but a reflection of the quality, performance, and innovation in the Indian education system. These rankings help students, parents, and policymakers make informed decisions while choosing institutions for higher studies. They also encourage universities and colleges to raise their academic and research standards to achieve global recognition.
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As IIT Madras continues to lead the charts, the NIRF India Rankings 2025 reaffirm India’s growing emphasis on excellence and innovation in higher education.
