The Ministry of Education announces the NIRF 2025 rankings, and IIT Madras secures the top spot in the overall category for the seventh consecutive year. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, continues its dominance by being ranked the best university for the tenth year in a row.
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) evaluates institutions across parameters such as teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. The 2025 rankings highlight the consistent performance of IIT Madras and IISc, reaffirming their position among the best educational institutions in India.
Apart from the overall and university categories, the rankings also cover engineering, management, pharmacy, law, and other fields. The latest list helps students and parents make informed decisions while choosing institutions for higher education.
Education experts note that IIT Madras’s focus on innovation, research, and industry collaboration continues to set benchmarks. Meanwhile, IISc remains the top choice for research-oriented students pursuing advanced studies.
Key highlights:
- IIT Madras tops overall NIRF 2025 rankings
- IISc Bengaluru best university for the 10th year
- Rankings released by Ministry of Education
- Categories include engineering, management, law, and more
- Based on research, teaching, outcomes, and perception
For full rankings and category-wise details, visit the official IIT Madras website.