NIRF 2025 Rankings to be Announced Tomorrow in the Presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rankings of Colleges, Universities, and Research Institutions Across the Country Will Be Released in 16 Categories. IIT Madras Continues to Hold the Top Spot.
NIRF Ranking 2025: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 will be released tomorrow, September 4, 2025, by the Ministry of Education. The NIRF rankings are a significant standard for assessing the quality and performance of educational institutions in the country. The rankings are expected to be announced in the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and will be available online on the official website nirfindia.org.
Rankings to Be Issued Across 16 Categories
The NIRF rankings 2025 will encompass colleges, universities, and research institutions nationwide, assessed under a total of 16 categories. These categories include:
Overall, University, College, Research Institution, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Law, Architecture & Planning, Agriculture & Allied Sectors, Innovation, Open University, Skill University, and State Open University.
IIT Madras's Dominance for Six Consecutive Years
For the past six years, IIT Madras has consistently held the top position in the overall category nationwide. Following it were IISc Bengaluru in second place and IIT Bombay in third. This demonstrates IIT Madras's sustained strength in excellent education and research.
Top Institutions in the Overall Category Last Year
Last year, seven IIT institutions were among the top 10 in the overall category. These included IIT Madras, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, and Jawaharlal Nehru University. This list highlights the prominence of IITs and medical institutions among the country's higher education bodies.
Ranking for Open Universities Also Commenced
Since last year, the Ministry of Education has also initiated rankings for all open universities across the country. In this category, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, secured the first position, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, came in second, and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad, ranked third. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the quality and transparency of open university education.
Delhi Colleges Show Dominance
Delhi-based colleges performed exceptionally well in last year's college rankings, with five of them featuring in the top 10 colleges. Hindu College was ranked first, Miranda House second, St. Stephen's College fourth, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College fifth, Kirori Mal College ninth, and Lady Shri Ram College for Women tenth. This indicates that Delhi colleges have consistently maintained a b presence in higher education and academic performance.
How to View the Rankings
Complete details of the NIRF Ranking 2025 will be available to students and aspirants on the official website, nirfindia.org. Here, students can easily access the rankings of universities, colleges, and other institutions.
The NIRF rankings serve as a crucial benchmark for students, aspirants, and educational institutions alike. They are based on various parameters such as academic quality, research output, industry collaboration, and infrastructure. Institutions that achieve high rankings offer students better educational experiences and career opportunities.
