Why in News?

• The Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2025 ranked IIT Madras as the top institution in the Overall Category for the 7th consecutive year, while also securing the top spot in Innovation, SDGs, and Engineering categories. 
  • IIM Ahmedabad topped in Management, IISc Bangalore was the top University, and Hindu College ranked first in the Colleges category. 
  • Ranked 7,692 institutions, across 17 categories, including a new SDG category. 
• Launched in 2015, NIRF ranks institutions based on Teaching, Learning & Resources (30%), Research (30%), Graduation Outcomes (20%), and Outreach & Inclusivity and Peer Perception (10% each).