| Updated On - Sep 4, 2025
The Ministry of Education has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings on September 4. IIT Madras has secured the first position in both 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education has officially unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings on September 4. Continuing its dominant performance, IIT Madras has secured the first position in both the 'Overall' and 'Engineering' categories. Meanwhile, the IISc Bengaluru has once again been declared the best university in the country.
This year, the rankings have been released for a wide array of categories, providing a comprehensive assessment of institutions across different specializations. The domains covered include Overall, Universities, Colleges, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Law, Dental, Architecture & Planning, Research Institutions, Innovation, SDG Institutions, and Agriculture & Allied Sectors. Started in 2015, NIRF has become a credible and transparent system for assessing higher educational institutions based on key parameters like Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), and Graduation Outcomes (GO).
Top Institutions Across Key Categories
This year's rankings highlight the consistent excellence of India's premier institutions across various domains. Here's a look at the top performers in the major categories.
NIRF Overall Rankings 2025
The IITs once again dominated the overall category. IIT Madras stood first, followed by the IISc Bengaluru at second, and IIT Bombay at third. This underscores their comprehensive strength in teaching, research, and graduate outcomes.
| Rank | Institution 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 |
NIRF Universities Ranking 2025
In the university-specific rankings, IISc Bengaluru maintained its premier position. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, secured the second rank, with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education coming in third.
| Rank | Institution 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 Colleges Ranking 2025
Delhi University colleges continued to feature prominently at the top. Hindu College, Delhi, has been ranked as the best college in India. It is followed by Miranda House, Delhi, and Hansraj College, in the second and third positions, respectively.
| Rank | Institution 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 |
NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025
The engineering domain continues to be a stronghold for the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). IIT Madras has secured the top position, making it the best engineering institution in the country. It is followed by IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay in second and third place, respectively. The top 10 also features IIT Kanpur (4), IIT Kharagpur (5), IIT Roorkee (6), IIT Hyderabad (7), IIT Guwahati (8), NIT Trichy (9), and IIT (BHU) Varanasi (10).
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati |
| 9 | National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi |
NIRF Management Ranking 2025
The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) asserted their leadership in business education. IIM Ahmedabad has been ranked as the top management institute, followed closely by IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management Lucknow |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai |
| 7 | Indian Institute of Management Calcutta |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Management Indore |
| 9 | Management Development Institute, Gurugram |
| 10 | XLRI - Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur |
NIRF Medical Ranking 2025
The AIIMS Delhi, has reaffirmed its status as the top medical college in the country. The PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore secured the second and third spots.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| 2 | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh |
| 3 | Christian Medical College, Vellore |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry |
| 5 | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow |
NIRF Pharmacy Ranking 2025
In the field of pharmacy, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, has clinched the top rank. BITS Pilani and Panjab University, Chandigarh, followed in the rankings.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi |
| 2 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science - Pilani |
| 3 | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| 4 | JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty |
| 5 | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Hyderabad |
| 6 | Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai |
| 7 | JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore |
| 8 | Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal |
| 9 | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali |
| 10 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai |
NIRF Law Ranking 2025
The National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bengaluru, has retained its position as the premier institution in the field of legal education in India. It is followed by the National Law University (NLU), Delhi, and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, which have secured the 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.
NIRF Architecture and Planning Ranking 2025
IIT Roorkee has been recognized as the leading institution for architecture and planning. It is followed by the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut, and IIT Kharagpur.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee |
| 2 | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur |
| 5 | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
NIRF Dental Ranking 2025
AIIMS, Delhi, also topped the dental category, showcasing its multidisciplinary excellence. SIMATS Chennai and Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi, were ranked second and third.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi |
| 2 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai |
| 3 | Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, Delhi |
| 4 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune |
| 5 | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal |
NIRF Agriculture Ranking 2025
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, has been ranked as the number one institution in agriculture and allied sectors, highlighting its pivotal role in agricultural education and research in the nation.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi |
| 2 | ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal |
| 3 | Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi |
| 5 | Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar |
NIRF SDG Institutions Ranking 2025
A notable category in the rankings evaluates institutions based on their contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indian Institute of Technology Madras has emerged as the leader in this category. It is followed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, at second and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, at third.
| Rank | Institution Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| 2 | Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi |
| 3 | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi |
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