NIRF Ranking 2025 have been released today, September 4, 2025. NIRF Rankings 2025 include the complete list of ranking of higher educational institutions across the country under 16 categopries with various parameters in mind. check complete list of top institutions and there overall rankings here.
Top Institutions Across Categories
1. Overall Category
IIT Madras retains the #1 position for the seventh consecutive year.
IISc Bengaluru holds its strong #2 rank.
IIT Bombay follows at #3.
2. Universities
IISc Bengaluru leads the pack for the tenth year in a row.
JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) remains steadfast at #2.
MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) climbs to #3.
3. Colleges
Hindu College emerges at the top spot, followed by Miranda House (#2) and Hans Raj College (#3).
Delhi University dominates, with 6 colleges in the Top 10.
Special Category Highlights
Engineering: IIT Madras continues to lead.
Medical: AIIMS Delhi secures the top rank once again.
Law: NLSIU Bengaluru claims the #1 position in 2025.
Apart from these, the rankings cover fields like management, architecture, pharmacy, dental, agriculture, skill universities, state public universities, and a new Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) category. This new SDG-focused segment evaluates institutions based on socially responsible and globally aligned education.
Summary Table: Quick Snapshot
| Category | Top-Ranked Institutions |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1) IIT Madras, 2) IISc Bengaluru, 3) IIT Bombay |
| Universities | 1) IISc Bengaluru, 2) JNU, 3) MAHE |
| Colleges | 1) Hindu College, 2) Miranda House, 3) Hans Raj |
| Engineering | IIT Madras |
| Medical | AIIMS Delhi |
| Law | NLSIU Bengaluru |
| Notable New Category | SDG-aligned institutions introduced |
Why It Matters
The NIRF 2025 rankings are based on a rigorous assessment of institutions’ teaching quality, research output, employability, outreach, infrastructure, and public perception. They serve as a trusted guideline for students, educators, and policymakers.
