NIRF 2025 Rankings for Colleges and Research Institutions Released. Hindu College Tops, Six Delhi University Colleges in Top 10. IISc and IITs Show Excellent Performance in Research Institutes. Important Information for Students.
NIRF Ranking 2025: The rankings for the college category under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 have been released. Hindu College has once again secured the first position. Additionally, six Delhi University colleges are included in the top 10. This list comes with some changes compared to last year and provides important guidance for students, parents, and academicians.
Top Positions in College Category
This time, Hindu College has achieved the top position in the NIRF Ranking 2025 college category. Miranda House has secured the second position. Hansraj College has performed better compared to last year, achieving the third position. It is noteworthy that in 2024, Hansraj College was ranked 12th.
Kirori Mal College has secured the fourth position. Last year, this college was in ninth place. Furthermore, the top 10 also include St. Stephen's College, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, St. Xavier's College, PSGR Krishnammal College, and PSG College of Arts & Science.
Complete List of Top 10 Colleges
- Hindu College (DU) – This college has consistently performed well, securing the first position in NIRF 2025.
- Miranda House (DU) – Ranked second and is popular among students.
- Hansraj College (DU) – Moving up from 12th position last year to the third position.
- Kirori Mal College (DU) – Secured the fourth position and showed improvement in educational quality.
- St. Stephen's College (DU) – Excellent performance in education and research activities.
- Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College (Kolkata) – A prominent institution in Kolkata.
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College (DU) – Excellent in education and social contribution.
- St. Xavier's College (Kolkata) – Another leading college from Kolkata.
- PSGR Krishnammal College (Coimbatore) – A prestigious college in Coimbatore.
- PSG College of Arts & Science (Coimbatore) – Maintaining quality in higher education.
This list clearly indicates that Delhi University colleges are at the top positions this year as well, signaling excellent educational and career opportunities for students.
Top 5 List of Research Institutes in NIRF Ranking
The top five institutions in the NIRF 2025 Research Institute category are as follows:
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru – Excellence in science and technology.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) – Leader in engineering and research.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi) – Strong in the field of technology and innovation.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay) – Known for research and academic excellence.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) – Prestigious in engineering, technology, and research.
- These institutions are pioneers in research, practical knowledge, and education. Students can elevate their careers by gaining admission to these institutions.
Suggestions for Students and Parents
- College Selection: Students should select colleges keeping the NIRF rankings in mind.
- Facilities: Investigate college facilities such as libraries, labs, and research infrastructure.
- Research and Extracurricular Activities: Assess the opportunities for research and extra-curricular activities in colleges based on their rankings.
- Admission Process: Visit the NIRF website to understand the admission process and eligibility criteria for each college.
- Popularity and Experience: It is also important to know the experiences of students and alumni.
