Who Tops the NIRF 2025 Rankings: IIT Madras, IISc, or Hindu College?
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Synopsis
The NIRF 2025 rankings have been announced, showcasing IIT Madras, IISc Bangalore, and Hindu College as leading institutions. Discover how these educational powerhouses continue to excel and what this means for India’s future in global education.
Key Takeaways
- IIT Madras ranked first in overall and engineering categories.
- IISc Bangalore emerged as the top university.
- Hindu College leads among colleges.
- AIIMS New Delhi excels in the medical category.
- 10th consecutive year for IIT Madras in engineering.
New Delhi, Sep 4 (NationPress) The Union Education Ministry unveiled the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on Thursday. As seen in prior years, IIT Madras has once again claimed the top spot, excelling in both the overall and engineering categories.
IIM Ahmedabad maintained its leadership in management, while Hindu College of Delhi University emerged victorious among colleges.
AIIMS New Delhi upheld its stronghold in the medical category, and IISc Bangalore secured the premier position among universities.
This year signals the 10th consecutive year of IIT Madras leading in engineering, and the 7th year it has topped the overall rankings.
The institute also achieved the top rank in the Innovation and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) categories, with the SDG rankings being introduced for the first time.
The top 10 in the overall category include: IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Guwahati, NIT Tiruchirappalli, and IIT (BHU) Varanasi.
Expressing their joy, IIT Madras stated that this recognition exemplifies its leadership in education, research, innovation, and sustainability.
Director Prof V. Kamakoti credited this achievement to a "collective and focused team effort" and assured that the institute will persist in its contributions toward the vision of Developed India 2047.
In university rankings, IISc Bangalore stands first, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) at number three, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) at four, University of Delhi (DU) at five, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at six.
Faculty members of IIT Madras expressed that the institute’s consistent performance is not only a source of pride for the campus but also for the nation, as it equips India’s next generation to be globally competitive through excellence in research, innovation, and quality education.
Point of View
I believe that the NIRF rankings serve as a critical measure of educational excellence in India. The achievements of institutions like IIT Madras and IISc Bangalore highlight the importance of innovation and quality education in our pursuit of a Developed India by 2047.
NationPress
04/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NIRF stand for?
NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework, which ranks higher education institutions in India based on various parameters.
How often are the NIRF rankings released?
The NIRF rankings are released annually by the Union Education Ministry in India.
What are the main categories in the NIRF rankings?
The main categories in the NIRF rankings include overall, engineering, management, medical, law, and college rankings.
