NIRF Ranking 2025: Top Colleges in India
Every NIRF list in one place, from Overall and Engineering to Medical, Law and Pharmacy. See each institute's rank, score, city and how it moved from last year.
- Latest year
- 2025
- Categories
- 17
- Ranks listed
- 936
Popular NIRF rankings
Top 3 of each list. Open a list for the full ranking.
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Overall
- 1Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- 2Indian Institute of Science
- 3Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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Engineering
- 1Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- 2Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- 3Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
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Management
- 1Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
- 2Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
- 3Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
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Medical
- 1All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
- 2Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
- 3Christian Medical College
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University
- 1Indian Institute of Science
- 2Jawaharlal Nehru University
- 3Manipal Academy of Higher Education-Manipal
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College
- 1Hindu College
- 2Miranda House
- 3Hans Raj College
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Law
- 1National Law School of India University
- 2National Law University
- 3Nalsar University of Law
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Pharmacy
- 1Jamia Hamdard
- 2Birla Institute of Technology & Science -Pilani
- 3Panjab University
More NIRF categories
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Dental
BDS and dental institutes.
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Architecture & Planning
B.Arch and planning institutes, including SPAs.
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Agriculture & Allied
Agriculture, veterinary, dairy and fisheries institutes.
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Research Institutions
Institutes ranked mainly on research output and quality.
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State Public University
Universities run by state governments.
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Innovation
Institutes ranked on patents, start-ups and innovation work.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Institutes ranked on work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Open University
Distance and open learning universities.
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Skill University
Universities focused on skill-based programmes.
View top 3How NIRF ranks colleges
Institutes send their data to NIRF every year. NIRF scores them out of 100 on five parameter groups. These are the weights for Overall and Engineering; other categories use similar ones.
- 30%
Teaching, Learning & Resources
Student strength, faculty-student ratio, faculty with PhD, and spending on labs and libraries.
- 30%
Research & Professional Practice
Papers, citations, patents, and income from projects and consultancy.
- 20%
Graduation Outcomes
Placements, higher studies, median salary and how many students graduate on time.
- 10%
Outreach & Inclusivity
Students from other states, women, economically weaker sections and facilities for the disabled.
- 10%
Perception
Survey of employers, academics and the public.
Questions about NIRF rankings
Which is the No. 1 institute in India as per NIRF 2025?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is ranked 1st in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking with a score of 87.31.
Which is the best engineering college in India as per NIRF 2025?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras tops the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking.
Which is the best MBA college in India as per NIRF 2025?
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad tops the NIRF 2025 Management ranking.
Which is the best medical college in India as per NIRF 2025?
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi tops the NIRF 2025 Medical ranking.
What is NIRF?
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is the official ranking of Indian higher education institutions, published every year by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It ranks institutes in 17 categories.
How does NIRF rank colleges?
NIRF scores each institute on five parameter groups: Teaching, Learning & Resources; Research & Professional Practice; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach & Inclusivity; and Perception. Weights vary a little by category.
Should I pick a college only by its NIRF rank?
No. Use the rank to build a shortlist, then compare fees, placements in your branch, location, cut-offs and the course itself. A college ranked 40th can be a better fit than one ranked 15th for your goals and budget.