INDIA RANKINGS 2025 The National Institutional Ranking Framework ( NIRF ) was launched in 2015 to rank higher educational institutions in the country based on objective criteria to promote competitive excellence in higher educational institutions. NIRF now invites applications for India Rankings 2025 , the tenth edition of this annual exercise. NIRF has introduced a new category namely Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Institutions willing to participate may register under SDG Category. All ... The National Institutional Ranking Framework ( NIRF ) has been accepted by the MoE and launched by Honourable Minister for Education on 29th September 2015. This framework outlines a methodology to rank institutions across the country. The NIRF 2025 rankings are out, and they provide valuable insights into the top universities in India across categories like teaching, research, employability, inclusivity, and public perception. The Ministry of Education has announced the NIRF Rankings 2025 , with IIT Madras securing the top position in the overall category. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the 10th edition of the rankings at a special event in New Delhi.