NIRF Universities Ranking 2025 (OUT) LIVE Updates: Full list of top universities and colleges
NIRF Universities Rankings 2025 were announced today, September 4. IISc Bengaluru has attained the top spot, surpassing JNU and Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Get the full list of the NIRF Universities Rankings 2025, which includes rankings from 1 to 100, 101 to 150, and 151 to 200, here.
NIRF Universities Ranking 2025:
The Ministry of Education has released
NIRF Rankings 2025
for universities on September 4, 2025.
This year, the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, has secured the top position in university rankings, maintaining this status for the past two years.
Additionally, Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi has secured the 2nd rank, maintaining its position for the last two years. The 3rd position has been attained by Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Manipal, which comes as a surprise, as it has surpassed Jamia Millia Islamia.
Last year's top universities were led by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, followed by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia, ranked second and third, respectively. The rankings evaluate institutions based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, and perception. This year's rankings will cover 15 categories, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced the results at a live event in New Delhi.
Top 25 Universities as per NIRF Ranking 2025
The NIRF Ranking 2025 for India's top universities has been released. Here's a sneak peek at the top 10 universities. The complete list of rankings will be updated soon!
Name of the University | Rank |
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | 1 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | 2 |
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 3 |
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi | 4 |
University of Delhi | 5 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 6 |
| Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani | 7 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore | 8 |
| Jadavpur University, Kolkata | 9 |
| Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh | 10 |
Also read | NIRF Overall Ranking 2025 LIVE Updates: Full list of top colleges and universities
Candidates can access the list of top 200 colleges in the NIRF 2025 Overall category through the live blog, which will provide detailed updates on colleges ranked 26 to 200. Additionally, the live blog will feature the list of deemed universities under the overall category, offering valuable insights into India's top higher education institutions.
NIRF Universities Ranking 2025 Live Updates
Sep 04, 2025 01:20 PM IST
University of Delhi Climbs to 5th Spot in NIRF University Rankings 2025
The University of Delhi has jumped to the 5th position in the NIRF University Rankings 2025, improving its rank from 6th in 2024 and 11th in 2023.
Sep 04, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Top 5 Universities as per NIRF Ranking 2025
Here are the top 5 universities as per NIRF Ranking 2025:
- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
- University of Delhi
Sep 04, 2025 12:47 PM IST
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Jumps to 3rd Spot in NIRF University Rankings 2025
The Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has secured the 3rd position in the NIRF University Rankings 2025. MAHE climbed one position to attain this rank, showcasing its commitment to academic excellence.
Sep 04, 2025 12:28 PM IST
Jamia Millia Islamia Falls to 4th Spot in NIRF University Rankings 2025
Jamia Millia Islamia has slipped from its 3rd position in 2024 and 2023 to 4th place in the NIRF University Rankings 2025.
Sep 04, 2025 12:08 PM IST
JNU Secures 2nd Spot in NIRF University Rankings 2025
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi has secured the 2nd spot in the NIRF University Rankings 2025. According to the rankings, JNU falls behind the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, which topped the list.
Sep 04, 2025 11:56 AM IST
IISc Bengaluru Tops NIRF University Rankings 2025
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has bagged the top spot in the NIRF University Rankings 2025. According to the previous year's rankings, IISc Bengaluru retained its number one position in the university category.
Sep 04, 2025 11:29 AM IST
NIRF Universities Ranking 2025: Rankings Should Drive Quality, Not Marketing: Vineet Joshi
Vineet Joshi, Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, emphasizes that NIRF rankings shouldn't be used as a marketing gimmick by universities. Instead, they should focus on improving education quality and research. The rankings aim to promote healthy competition and improvement among institutions, rather than serving as a promotional tool.