The 10th edition, released on 4 September 2025, covers 16 categories which include:
- Universities
- Colleges
- Research Institutions
- Engineering
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Medical
- Dental
- Law
- Architecture and Planning
- Agriculture and Allied Sectors
- Innovation
- Open University
- Skill University
- State Public University
- Sustainable Development Goals
The 5 Pillars of NIRF Rankings
- Teaching, Learning & Resources
- Research & Professional Practice
- Graduation Outcomes
- Outreach & Inclusivity
- Perception
The weightages for subject-specific university rankings shift slightly, but the parameters remain the same.
Top 10 universities (across India)
- IIT Madras
- IISc Bengaluru
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Roorkee
- AIIMS Delhi
- JNU New Delhi
- BHU Varanasi
Top 10 Colleges (all India)
- Hindu College, Delhi
- Miranda House, Delhi
- Hans Raj College, Delhi
- Kirori Mal College, Delhi
- St Stephen’s College, Delhi
- Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata
- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
- St Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore
- PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
New Category Alert: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
NIRF introduced a pioneering new category: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the 10th edition. This category evaluates institutions based on their contributions to environmental sustainability, social equity, and community development, aligning with the United Nations’ SDGs.
Top 5 Institutions in the SDG Category
- IIT Madras, Tamil Nadu
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Delhi
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka
The NIRF 2025 rankings reaffirm their role as a trusted benchmark for higher education in India while also reflecting important shifts in the academic landscape. The introduction of the SDG category highlights how institutions are increasingly prioritising sustainability, innovation, and future-ready skills. For students, this signals expanding opportunities in emerging fields and a broader pathway to align education with global priorities.
Source:NIRF Official Website
Explore Full RankingsFor complete lists across all 16 categories, visit the NIRF official website: https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2025/Ranking.html
