IIRF University Ranking 2025: JNU and Ashoka University Reclaim Top Govt. & Pvt. Categories

BHIKAJI CAMA PLACE, India - June 16, 2025 - PRLog -- The much-anticipated IIRF University Ranking 2025 has been officially released and is now live at www.iirfranking.com, offering fresh insights into academic excellence and institutional performance across India. In a notable development, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has maintained its spot, reclaiming its position as the top central university. This reinforces JNU's legacy as a beacon of academic rigor, intellectual discourse, and thought leadership. Following closely behind are the University of Delhi (DU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), two stalwarts of India's public higher education system, securing the second and third positions respectively, and reaffirming the enduring prestige of India's central universities.

The IIRF University Ranking 2025 has broadened its scope to include a "Central University" category. In Agriculture & Horticulture, the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute leads, followed by Punjab Agricultural and Tamil Nadu Agricultural Universities. For Research Excellence (Non-IT, Non-Engineering), the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and Homi Bhabha National Institute are among the top five. National Sports University, Imphal secured the top spot in the sport university category of Central universities.

In the category of Deemed Universities (Overall), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, retains its unparalleled reputation as the country's premier research institution, taking the top spot. It is followed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, known for its groundbreaking contributions to agricultural science, and the Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, which continues to excel in advanced scientific research.

Among The New Age Private University (Overall), Ashoka University leads the pack, recognized for its liberal arts excellence and transformative educational approach. The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) follows, celebrated for its strong focus on technology and innovation. The third position is held by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, a rising academic force that blends tradition with modern pedagogy. These rankings collectively spotlight the diverse strengths and evolving priorities of India's higher education landscape in 2025.

Visit https://iirfranking.com/ranking/top-universities-in-india to explore the full list and discover how your institution stacks up in the 2025 edition.