NIRF 2025-26 Rankings: Top 50 Research Institutions in India, Ranks Parameters with Weightage

Top 50 Research Institutes in India - NIRF Rankings 2025

Based on the NIRF 2025 Ranks, these are the top research institutes in the country.

NIRF Ranking Parameters with Weightage for Top Universities in India 2025

There are several parameters that are used to determine NIRF Ranks. Each parameter has a certain weightage, and universities are evaluated out of a total score of 500. The NIRF ranking parameters along with their assigned weightage are listed below -   

• Teaching, Learning & Resources: 100 Marks 

  • Student Strength (20)

  • Faculty Student Ratio (25)

  • Faculty with Ph.D (20)

  • Financial Resources & Utilisation (20)

  • Online Education (10)

  • Multiple Entry/Exit, Indian Knowledge System and Regional languages (5)

• Research and Professional Practice (RP): 100 Marks 

  • Publications (35)

  • Citations (35)

  • Patents (15)

  • Research Projects (15)

• Outreach and Inclusivity: 100 Marks

  • Region Diversity (30)

  • Women Diversity (30)

  • Economically and Socially Challenged Students (20)

  • Physically Challenged Students (20)

• Perception: 100 Marks 

  • Peer Perception: Academic Peers and Employers (100)

• Graduation Outcome: 100 Marks 

  • Placement & Higher Studies (40)

  • University Examinations (15)

  • Median Salary (25)

  • Ph.D Students (20)

Top Colleges in India - NIRF 2025 Ranks

Along with the other categories mentioned above, the Ministry publishes a list of the top 100 colleges as well. This list is most helpful for students when choosing their ideal college. According to the colleges' list of the NIRF 2025 Rankings, Hindu College has come up to be the best college in India. In second place, is DU’s Miranda House followed by Hans raj College, Delhi.

Selecting the Right College 

Students are under immense pressure when it comes to selecting the right institutes for their degree programmes. Choosing the right college for themselves can be a tricky business. Students must think few things while picking their best college or university. You need to see if you want move away from home or not. Remember living in new place can cost extra. You also check tuition fees, entrance exams, and college eligibility rules. Click on the university you like in tables above to see all details, then make smart decision.

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