{"id":38304,"date":"2025-09-06T13:15:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T07:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=38304"},"modified":"2025-09-06T13:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T07:46:04","slug":"iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"IIT Madras NIRF 2025 Ranking: Tops Overall List for Seventh Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#IIT_Madras_NIRF_2025_ranking_places_it_at_the_top_overall_category_for_the_seventh_consecutive_year_followed_by_IISc_Bengaluru_and_IIT_Bombay_Check_full_details_key_highlights_and_exam-focused_insights_here\" >IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking places it at the top overall category for the seventh consecutive year, followed by IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. Check full details, key highlights, and exam-focused insights here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#IIT_Madras_Tops_NIRF_Rankings_2025_for_Record_Seventh_Consecutive_Year\" >IIT Madras Tops NIRF Rankings 2025 for Record Seventh Consecutive Year<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#IIT_Madras_Retains_Overall_Supremacy\" >IIT Madras Retains Overall Supremacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Key_Contenders_IISc_Bengaluru_and_IIT_Bombay\" >Key Contenders: IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#IITs_Continue_to_Dominate_Across_Categories\" >IITs Continue to Dominate Across Categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Rising_Private_Institutions_MAHE_Enters_Top_Three\" >Rising Private Institutions: MAHE Enters Top Three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Research_and_Innovation_Remain_Concentrated_in_Public_Institutions\" >Research and Innovation Remain Concentrated in Public Institutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Critical_for_Competitive_Exam_Aspirants\" >Critical for Competitive Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Influence_on_Career_Paths_and_Choice_of_Institutions\" >Influence on Career Paths and Choice of Institutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Reflection_of_Broader_Academic_Trends\" >Reflection of Broader Academic Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#The_Legacy_and_Impact_of_NIRF\" >The Legacy and Impact of NIRF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Rise_of_Private_Institutions\" >Rise of Private Institutions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIIT_Madras_Tops_NIRF_Rankings_2025%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;IIT Madras Tops NIRF Rankings 2025&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#FAQs_Related_to_the_News\" >FAQs Related to the News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#1_What_is_NIRF\" >1. What is NIRF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#2_Which_institute_topped_the_NIRF_Rankings_2025_overall_category\" >2. Which institute topped the NIRF Rankings 2025 overall category?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#3_Who_were_the_second_and_third_in_the_overall_rankings\" >3. Who were the second and third in the overall rankings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#4_Which_institution_led_the_engineering_category_in_NIRF_2025\" >4. Which institution led the engineering category in NIRF 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#5_Which_private_institution_made_a_breakthrough_in_the_2025_rankings\" >5. Which private institution made a breakthrough in the 2025 rankings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#6_What_are_the_parameters_used_in_NIRF_rankings\" >6. What are the parameters used in NIRF rankings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#7_Which_institution_topped_the_medical_category_in_NIRF_2025\" >7. Which institution topped the medical category in NIRF 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#8_Which_institute_ranked_first_in_the_management_category\" >8. Which institute ranked first in the management category?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#9_Why_are_NIRF_rankings_important_for_students\" >9. Why are NIRF rankings important for students?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#10_How_often_are_NIRF_rankings_released\" >10. How often are NIRF rankings released?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/iit-madras-nirf-2025-ranking\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Madras_NIRF_2025_ranking_places_it_at_the_top_overall_category_for_the_seventh_consecutive_year_followed_by_IISc_Bengaluru_and_IIT_Bombay_Check_full_details_key_highlights_and_exam-focused_insights_here\"><\/span>IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking places it at the top overall category for the seventh consecutive year, followed by IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. Check full details, key highlights, and exam-focused insights here.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Madras_Tops_NIRF_Rankings_2025_for_Record_Seventh_Consecutive_Year\"><\/span>IIT Madras Tops NIRF Rankings 2025 for Record Seventh Consecutive Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IIT_Madras_Retains_Overall_Supremacy\"><\/span>IIT Madras Retains Overall Supremacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the NIRF 2025 (National Institutional Ranking Framework) released on <strong>September 4, 2025<\/strong>, the <strong>Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)<\/strong> emerged as the top-ranked institution in the <strong>overall category<\/strong> for the <strong>seventh straight year<\/strong>, reaffirming its position as India\u2019s leading higher educational institution <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Contenders_IISc_Bengaluru_and_IIT_Bombay\"><\/span>Key Contenders: IISc Bengaluru and IIT Bombay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following closely behind, <strong>IISc Bengaluru<\/strong> secured the <strong>second position<\/strong> in the overall rankings, while <strong>IIT Bombay<\/strong> claimed the <strong>third spot<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IITs_Continue_to_Dominate_Across_Categories\"><\/span>IITs Continue to Dominate Across Categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IIT Madras also excelled in the <strong>engineering category<\/strong>, holding the top rank for the <strong>tenth consecutive year<\/strong>, while other prominent institutions such as <strong>IIM Ahmedabad<\/strong> (management), <strong>AIIMS Delhi<\/strong> (medical), and <strong>NLSIU Bengaluru<\/strong> (law) maintained their leadership in their respective domains <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rising_Private_Institutions_MAHE_Enters_Top_Three\"><\/span>Rising Private Institutions: MAHE Enters Top Three<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time, a **private university\u2014Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka\u2014**has made its way into the <strong>top three in the university category<\/strong>, signalling increased competition from the private sector <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_and_Innovation_Remain_Concentrated_in_Public_Institutions\"><\/span>Research and Innovation Remain Concentrated in Public Institutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the entry of private players, the rankings underscore that <strong>most research output, innovation, and academic publications remain concentrated within top publicly funded institutions<\/strong>, reinforcing the enduring advantage of these institutions in R&amp;D ecosystems <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"IIT-Madras-NIRF-2025-ranking\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalnewsguru.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-09-04-at-10.13.06-PM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking\" title=\"IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critical_for_Competitive_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Critical for Competitive Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students preparing for government exams\u2014such as teaching, banking, railways, defence, or civil services (PCS to IAS)\u2014<strong>NIRF rankings serve as a benchmark of institutional excellence<\/strong>. These rankings highlight top-performing institutions across multiple disciplines, offering aspirants insights into quality education, admission trends, and institutional strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Influence_on_Career_Paths_and_Choice_of_Institutions\"><\/span>Influence on Career Paths and Choice of Institutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clear understanding of ranking outcomes helps candidates align their educational choices with their career goals. For example, <strong>IIT Madras<\/strong>\u2019s consistent dominance in engineering and overall performance may influence those pursuing technical roles or innovation-driven careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflection_of_Broader_Academic_Trends\"><\/span>Reflection of Broader Academic Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entrance of <strong>MAHE into the top three<\/strong> indicates a shift toward more <strong>competitive private institutions<\/strong>, while the continued dominance of <strong>public institutions in research<\/strong> suggests persistent advantages in funding, infrastructure, and research culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Legacy_and_Impact_of_NIRF\"><\/span>The Legacy and Impact of NIRF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in <strong>2016<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Education<\/strong>, NIRF evaluates Indian institutions across parameters like teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception  Since its inception, <strong>IIT Madras<\/strong> has consistently ranked top in the engineering domain and has frequently featured at the top overall position <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rise_of_Private_Institutions\"><\/span>Rise of Private Institutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historically, public institutions have dominated rankings due to abundant funding and stronger research capabilities. The emergence of <strong>MAHE in the top three<\/strong> marks a notable development, signaling changing dynamics in higher education quality and competitiveness <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIIT_Madras_Tops_NIRF_Rankings_2025%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;IIT Madras Tops NIRF Rankings 2025&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>IIT Madras ranks 1st in the overall category of NIRF 2025 for the 7th consecutive year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>IISc Bengaluru (2nd) and IIT Bombay (3rd) follow in the overall rankings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>IIT Madras retains its engineering category lead for the 10th successive year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>MAHE becomes the first private university to enter the top three in the university category.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Research and innovation outputs remain concentrated in publicly funded institutions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">IIT Madras NIRF 2025 ranking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Related_to_the_News\"><\/span>FAQs Related to the News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_NIRF\"><\/span>1. What is NIRF?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)<\/strong> is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in 2016 to rank Indian higher educational institutions based on parameters like teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes, and outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_institute_topped_the_NIRF_Rankings_2025_overall_category\"><\/span>2. Which institute topped the NIRF Rankings 2025 overall category?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IIT Madras<\/strong> secured the <strong>1st position<\/strong> in the overall category for the <strong>seventh consecutive year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_were_the_second_and_third_in_the_overall_rankings\"><\/span>3. Who were the second and third in the overall rankings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IISc Bengaluru<\/strong> ranked <strong>2nd<\/strong>, while <strong>IIT Bombay<\/strong> ranked <strong>3rd<\/strong> in the overall rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_institution_led_the_engineering_category_in_NIRF_2025\"><\/span>4. Which institution led the engineering category in NIRF 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IIT Madras<\/strong> topped the engineering category for the <strong>tenth year in a row<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_private_institution_made_a_breakthrough_in_the_2025_rankings\"><\/span>5. Which private institution made a breakthrough in the 2025 rankings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka<\/strong>, entered the <strong>top three in the university category<\/strong>, a first for a private institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_are_the_parameters_used_in_NIRF_rankings\"><\/span>6. What are the parameters used in NIRF rankings?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The five major parameters are <strong>Teaching, Learning &amp; Resources (TLR)<\/strong>, <strong>Research &amp; Professional Practices (RP)<\/strong>, <strong>Graduation Outcomes (GO)<\/strong>, <strong>Outreach &amp; Inclusivity (OI)<\/strong>, and <strong>Perception (PR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_institution_topped_the_medical_category_in_NIRF_2025\"><\/span>7. Which institution topped the medical category in NIRF 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AIIMS New Delhi<\/strong> continued to dominate the <strong>medical category<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_institute_ranked_first_in_the_management_category\"><\/span>8. Which institute ranked first in the management category?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IIM Ahmedabad<\/strong> retained the top spot in <strong>management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_are_NIRF_rankings_important_for_students\"><\/span>9. Why are NIRF rankings important for students?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They help students identify the best institutions for higher education, guide career planning, and also influence government policy decisions and funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_often_are_NIRF_rankings_released\"><\/span>10. 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