IIT Bombay Shines in NIRF 2025 Rankings

The Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, announced the results of the 10^th edition of NIRF 2025. Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education (then Ministry of Human Resource Development), the NIRF has emerged as a benchmark for assessing the quality of higher educational institutions in India. The parameters used for NIRF rankings include Teaching, Learning and Resources, Research and Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach and Inclusivity, and Peer Perception.

IIT Bombay reaffirmed its position among India’s top institutions, securing the following rankings in 2025:

• 3^rd in the Overall category (Score: 81.62)
• 2^nd in ‘Innovation (Score: 81.62)
• 3^rd in Engineering (Score: 83.65)
• 4^th in Research (Score: 77.80)
• 14^th in  Management

Commenting on the Institute’s performance, Prof. Shireesh Kedare, Director, IIT Bombay, said, “We are happy to maintain our strong performance in the NIRF Rankings. They are an important nationwide process of assessment and benchmarking. At the same time, it reminds us that all of us must continue to work collectively to strengthen India’s education system. The competition among institutions is healthy, as it encourages us to raise our standards and contribute more effectively to the nation’s growth.”

IIT Bombay’s performance in the NIRF 2025 rankings underscores its legacy of excellence and its commitment to setting higher benchmarks for the future. With sustained focus on innovation, research, and societal impact, the Institute is determined to lead from the front in shaping India’s educational and technological landscape.