4 Sep 2025: New Delhi, January 27, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru has secured the first position among universities in India according to the latest NIRF Rankings 2025 released by the Education Ministry. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the tenth edition of these important rankings at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday.
The rankings show that IISc Bengaluru continues to lead as the best university in the country. Jawaharlal Nehru University from New Delhi has kept its second position from last year. Manipal Academy of Higher Education has climbed to third place this year.
Top Universities Show Major Changes
Jamia Millia Islamia has moved down to fourth position this year. The rankings help students and parents choose the best colleges and universities for higher education.
The Education Ministry has expanded the ranking system this year. They now rank institutions in 17 different categories. A new category called SDG or sustainable rankings has been added to measure how well universities work towards sustainable development goals.
How to Check Your College Ranking
Students and parents can check the complete rankings on the official website nirfindia.org. The website provides detailed information about all ranked institutions across different categories.
The NIRF system started ten years ago to help people identify quality educational institutions. Last year, the ministry introduced rankings for Open Universities, Skill Universities and State Private Universities.
The rankings provide a clear picture of where institutions stand and help students make informed choices about their education, officials stated.
These rankings consider various factors including teaching quality, research work, student placement records and campus facilities. The Education Ministry uses this system to encourage colleges and universities to improve their standards.
Students planning to take admission in higher education courses can use these rankings as a guide. The complete list includes engineering colleges, management schools, medical colleges and other professional institutions.
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Updated 4 Sep 2025, 12:20 IST; source: link