BHU Secures Sixth Position in NIRF 2025. Medical Institute Ranks 6th, Engineering 10th, and Dental 15th. Improvement in Overall Ranking, Guiding Students and Researchers.
NIRF 2025: The Ministry of Education announced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 on Thursday. In this ranking, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has secured the sixth position among the country's best universities. BHU, famously known as 'Mahamana ki Bagiya' (Garden of Mahamana), has slipped one place compared to last year, although it was ranked third in 2021.
Despite the slight dip in BHU's ranking, the university has maintained its reputation in education and research. This ranking, which compares higher education institutions across the country, serves as a guide for students, researchers, and academic experts.
BHU's Performance in NIRF Ranking
BHU secured the sixth position this year, whereas it was ranked fifth in 2024. The university's overall ranking has also seen an improvement. This year, BHU has achieved the 10th position in the overall category, up from 11th last year. The university was also ranked 10th in the overall ranking in 2021, but it had fallen out of the top 10 in the intervening years.
The fluctuations in BHU's ranking are based on its performance in education, research, infrastructure, faculty, and student achievements. Experts believe that consistently remaining in the top 10 is a testament to the university's quality and stability.
Progress of BHU's Medical Institute
BHU's Institute of Medical Sciences has moved up one position to secure the sixth rank in the medical category in NIRF 2025. Last year, the institute was ranked seventh. This improvement in medical education opens up significant opportunities for students and researchers.
The balance of teaching, research, and clinical facilities at BHU's medical institute keeps it competitive with other leading medical colleges in the country. For students, this ranking proves helpful in admissions and career choices.
BHU's Standing in Engineering and Dental Categories
In the engineering category, IIT BHU has retained its 10th position this year, same as last year. This indicates that BHU's engineering institute has maintained a stable performance in terms of quality and research.
In dental education, BHU has shown improvement compared to last year. The dental institute is ranked 15th this year, up from 17th last year. This two-position increase signifies an enhancement in the institute's educational and training quality.
Improvement in BHU's Overall Ranking
The one-position rise in BHU's overall ranking has brought the university back into the top 10. This clearly shows that BHU has made consistent efforts to improve its education, research, faculty quality, and infrastructure.
According to experts, the improvement in BHU's overall ranking is attributed to enhanced quality in teaching and research, along with an increase in student success rates.
BHU is known as 'Mahamana ki Bagiya'. The university has achieved numerous milestones in education and research across the country. BHU's sustained high ranking in NIRF reflects its continuous contribution to education, research, and student careers.
Since its inception, BHU has demonstrated excellence in fields such as medicine, engineering, dental sciences, science, and humanities. For students and researchers, this ranking serves as a valuable guide.
