NIRF Rankings 2025

Prelims

Context

• The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 was released.
• IIT Madras topped the overall ranking for the 7th consecutive year and was also ranked the best engineering college for the 10th straight year.

Key Highlights of NIRF 2025

• Overall Top 3 Institutions:
  1. IIT Madras
  2. IISc Bengaluru
  3. IIT Bombay
• Other Category Highlights:

• • IISc Bengaluru: Ranked 1st in Universities category (10th consecutive year).
  • AIIMS Delhi: Top in Medical institutions (8th consecutive year).
  • IIM Ahmedabad: Best in Management Studies.
  • Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi: Best in Pharmacy.
  • IIT Roorkee: Best in Architecture & Planning.
  • National Law School of India University, Bengaluru: Best in Law (8th consecutive year).
  • Jadavpur University, Kolkata: Best among State Public Universities.
  • IGNOU, New Delhi: Best among Open Universities.

NIRF Parameters

1. Teaching, learning, and resources.
2. Research and professional practice.
3. Graduation outcomes.
4. Outreach and inclusivity.
5. Peer perception (criticised).

Significance

• Reflects quality & inclusivity in higher education.
• Recognizes research output, student outcomes, and institutional reputation.
• Encourages competition among institutions, improving academic standards.