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IISc Bengaluru ranks at first position in NIRF 2025 university rankings.
NIRF University Rankings 2025: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings have once again highlighted the cream of India’s higher education institutions. This year, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru retains its top position in the universities category, followed closely by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The list reflects performance across parameters like teaching quality, research output, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Institutions like MAHE, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Delhi University continue to showcase academic excellence and innovative research. For students planning higher studies, these rankings offer a vital guide to choosing institutions that combine quality education, robust infrastructure, and impactful research opportunities.
NIRF 2025: India’s top 10 universities
As per the NIRF university rankings, the top 10 universities in India are as follows:
| Rank | University Name | Location |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bengaluru |
| 2 | Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) | New Delhi |
| 3 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Manipal |
| 4 | Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) | New Delhi |
| 5 | University of Delhi (DU) | New Delhi |
| 6 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU) | Varanasi |
| 7 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS) | Pilani |
| 8 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore |
| 9 | Jadavpur University | Kolkata |
| 10 | Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) | Aligarh |
Why these universities lead
Top-ranked universities excel in research output, teaching quality, and infrastructure.
IISc dominates with cutting-edge research and PhD programs, while JNU is renowned for social sciences and interdisciplinary studies. MAHE, BITS, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham showcase strong industry linkages and international collaborations, making them attractive for diverse programs.
Trends and takeaways from NIRF 2025
The NIRF 2025 rankings reveal several key trends in India’s higher education landscape. Private universities like MAHE and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are climbing steadily, reflecting investments in infrastructure, research, and global collaborations.
Research-focused institutions such as IISc, JNU, and BITS Pilani continue to dominate, highlighting the importance of faculty expertise and quality output.
The rankings also emphasise inclusivity and outreach, with universities being evaluated on diversity, regional representation, and community engagement. For students, these trends suggest that while traditional public universities remain strong, private and multidisciplinary institutions are increasingly offering competitive programs, better resources, and global exposure, making the higher education ecosystem more dynamic than ever.
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