The Ministry of Education today released the 10th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2025, showcasing the top-performing higher educational institutions across the country. Delhi University’s Hindu College has once again claimed the No. 1 position in the colleges category, reaffirming its academic excellence.
Miranda House, also a constituent of Delhi University, retained its second rank, while Hans Raj College climbed to the third spot, overtaking St. Stephen’s College, which has now slipped to fifth position.
This year, a record 14,163 institutions registered for participation — a significant jump from the 10,845 HEIs in 2024. Notably, the NIRF 2025 introduced a new 17th category focused on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), assessing institutions on their environmental responsibility and green initiatives.
NIRF Rankings 2025: Top 10 Colleges
Hindu College- Rank 1
Miranda House- Rank 2
Hans Raj College- Rank 3
Kirori Mal College- Rank 4
St Stephens College- Rank 5
Rama Krishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Kolkata- Rank 6
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College, New Delhi- Rank 7
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata- Rank 8
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore- Rank 9
PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore- Rank 10
The rankings were published under 16 established categories, including overall, universities, engineering, management, law, medical, dental, and others. The newly introduced SDGs category reflects a growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness within India’s higher education system.
The official rankings and full report will be made available for public access on the NIRF website: www.nirfindia.org.