What Exactly Is the NIRF?
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a framework that was started by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to rank different universities from different parameters & categories.
What is the “Universities” Category In the NIRF Ranking?
The “Universities” category in the NIRF Ranking is a ranking system that evaluates universities based on factors such as Research, Teaching & Learning, Graduation Outcomes, Inclusivity, & Perception.
Top 5 Universities In NIRF Ranking 2025 (In Universities Category)
The top 5 universities ranked by NIRF in 2025 in the universities category. Swipe right to know more about these top ranked universities…
#1 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru
City: Bengaluru; State: Karnataka; Score: 85.05
#2 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi
City: New Delhi; State: Delhi; Score: 71.00
#3 Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal
City: Manipal; State: Karnataka; Score: 69.25
#4 Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Delhi
City: New Delhi; State: Delhi; Score: 69.10
#5 University of Delhi (DU) Delhi
City: New Delhi; State: Delhi; Score: 67.38
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