NIRF Rankings 2025 Overall: IIT Madras Retains Top Spot for 7th Year, IISc Bangalore Secures Second Place
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 results were announced today by the Ministry of Education, highlighting the performance of Indian institutions across 17 categories. In the much-anticipated Overall category, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has once again secured the #1 position, marking its seventh consecutive year at the top.
Key Highlights — Overall Category
IIT Madras continues its dominance in higher education, holding the overall crown for the seventh year in a row, owing to its outstanding research output, strong placement records, innovative teaching methodologies, and industry collaborations.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, known for its world-class research and academic excellence, has been ranked second in the overall category.
IIT Delhi has taken the third position, continuing its consistent performance among the nation’s top institutions.
IIT Bombay follows at fourth, while IIT Kanpur has been ranked fifth this year.
Top 10 Institutions in NIRF 2025 (Overall)
IIT Madras
IISc Bangalore
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Roorkee
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Why IIT Madras Leads Again
IIT Madras has emerged as a leader across multiple parameters:
Cutting-edge research in AI, renewable energy, space technology, and sustainable infrastructure.
High-quality faculty with global recognition and publications in top journals.
Strong industry linkages, particularly through its Research Park, which bridges academia and industry.
Placement success, with graduates securing top roles in global companies as well as startups.
IISc Bangalore: The Research Powerhouse
The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, though placed second overall, continues to dominate in research and innovation. Its focus on pure and applied sciences, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to national and international research projects make it a key driver of India’s knowledge economy.
IITs Maintain Strong Hold
The overall rankings show a clear dominance of IITs, with six of them featuring in the top 7. Their sustained excellence in teaching, global research collaborations, and placement records continue to position them as the backbone of India’s higher education system.
Presence of Non-IITs in Top 10
AIIMS Delhi secures the 8th position, highlighting the importance of India’s medical education system in the overall rankings.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) at 9th and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at 10th underline the contribution of central universities in humanities, social sciences, and multidisciplinary research.
Parameters Behind the Rankings
The NIRF rankings are based on five broad parameters:
Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
Research & Professional Practice (RP)
Graduation Outcomes (GO)
Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)
Perception (PR)
Institutions are evaluated on a composite score derived from these parameters, ensuring a balanced assessment of both academic and non-academic performance.
Summary Table: NIRF 2025 Overall Top 5 Institutes
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras |
| 2 | IISc Bangalore |
| 3 | IIT Delhi |
| 4 | IIT Bombay |
| 5 | IIT Kanpur |
With IIT Madras leading for the seventh straight year, the 2025 rankings once again reflect the continued dominance of IITs and IISc in shaping India’s future through education, innovation, and research.
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