NIRF Rankings 2025 to Be Announced Tomorrow: Will IIT Madras, AIIMS Delhi and IISc Retain Top Spots?

NIRF India Rankings 2025 to be announced tomorrow, Sept 4. Will IIT Madras, AIIMS Delhi, IIM Bangalore and IISc continue their dominance? Check past toppers here.

Union Ministry of Education will announce National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 Rankings tomorrow, on September 4. Annual list of institutions covers major categories such as Engineering, Medical, Management, Law, and Overall performance. In 2024, Rankings were announced under 16 categories with addition of Open University, Skill University and State Public University. 

NIRF Rankings are more than a rank list, for institutions it brings national level visibility and higher credibility in academic circles. 

Engineering: IIT Madras’ Unbroken Streak

In Engineering category, IIT Madras has maintained its number one position in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Institute’s consistency reflects its edge in research, faculty quality, and outcomes year after year.

Medical: AIIMS Delhi Stays Untouched

For Medical education, AIIMS Delhi has been undisputed leader, holding number 1 rank in both 2023 and 2024. Institutes such as PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore often follow closely, but AIIMS continues to be most aspirational destination for NEET candidates.

Management (MBA): IIM Ahmedabad vs Bengaluru Rivalry

Management rankings are closely watched by MBA aspirants preparing for CAT. Here, contest has largely been between IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bengaluru. In 2022, 2023 and 2024, IIM Ahmedabad held number 1 position, while IIM Bengaluru remained close behind. IIM Kozhikode has also steadily climbed, cementing its place among top three.

Universities and Overall Rankings: IISc and IIT Madras Lead

In Overall category of NIRF India Rankings, IIT Madras was ranked best institution in 2024, reflecting its multidisciplinary strength across engineering, research, and innovation. Meanwhile, IISc Bengaluru continued to dominate the University category, underlining its reputation as India’s leading hub for advanced research and postgraduate education.

As clock ticks down to NIRF 2025 Rankings, anticipation is high, will current leaders of different categories be able to hold their ground, or will new challengers break through?

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