The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 has redefined the academic landscape of India, showcasing the institutions that excel in teaching, research, and overall quality. With Indian Institutes of Technology leading the rankings, alongside state universities and private colleges making significant strides, this year’s list reflects the variety within Indian higher education. A pressing question for students and parents alike is: how many colleges from my state are represented in the esteemed Top 100? Below is the comprehensive state-wise breakdown of institutions that have achieved a position in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
The Ministry of Education has released the NIRF 2025 rankings, with Tamil Nadu emerging as the state with the most colleges in the Top 100. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra also demonstrate strong representation, while states like Assam, Odisha, and Punjab continue to highlight their expanding academic influence. Below is the detailed state-wise list of institutions that are part of the Top 100.
Tamil Nadu (17 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Rank 1
2. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Rank 17
3. Vellore Institute of Technology, Rank 21
4. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Rank 22
5. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Rank 23
6. Anna University, Rank 29
7. National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, Rank 30
8. Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Rank 48
9. Shanmugha Arts Science Technology and Research Academy, Rank 51
10. Bharathidasan University, Rank 61
11. University of Madras, Rank 68
12. Alagappa University, Rank 73
13. Bharathiar University, Rank 76
14. Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Rank 82
15. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Rank 88
16. Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Rank 90
17.Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Ranked 93
Karnataka (6 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Science, Ranked 2
2. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Ranked 14
3. JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Ranked 38
4. National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal, Ranked 54
5. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences Bangalore, Ranked 60
6. Christ University, Ranked 96
Maharashtra (11 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Ranked 3
2. Homi Bhabha National Institute, Ranked 20
3. Symbiosis International, Ranked 40
4. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune, Ranked 55
5. Institute of Chemical Technology, Ranked 64
6. Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Ranked 71
7. Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Ranked 84
8. Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur, Ranked 86
9. Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ranked 91
10. Mumbai University, Ranked 92
11. SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Ranked 95
Delhi (8 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Ranked 4
2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi, Ranked 8
3. Jawaharlal Nehru University, Ranked 9
4. Jamia Millia Islamia, Ranked 13
5. University of Delhi, Ranked 15
6. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Ranked 24
7. Delhi Technological University, Ranked 62
8. Jamia Hamdard, Ranked 74
Uttar Pradesh (9 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Ranked 5
2. Banaras Hindu University, Ranked 10
3. Aligarh Muslim University, Ranked 19
4. Indian Institute of Technology Banaras Hindu University, Ranked 31
5. Amity University, Ranked 37
6. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Ranked 69
7. King George’s Medical University, Ranked 83
8. Shiv Nadar University, Ranked 85
9. Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology, Ranked 99
West Bengal (4 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Ranked 6
2. Jadavpur University, Ranked 18
3. Calcutta University, Ranked 47
4. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Ranked 67
Uttarakhand (4 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Ranked 7
2. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Ranked 64
3. Graphic Era University, Ranked 72
4. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh, Ranked 78
Assam (3 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Ranked 11
2. Gauhati University, Ranked 52
3. National Institute of Technology Silchar, Ranked 97
Telangana (5 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Ranked 12
2. University of Hyderabad, Ranked 26
3. Osmania University, Ranked 53
4. National Institute of Technology Warangal, Ranked 63
5. International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad, Ranked 89
Rajasthan (4 colleges)
1. Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Ranked 16
2. Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Ranked 66
3. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Ranked 77
4. Manipal University Jaipur, Ranked 98
Odisha (5 colleges)
1. Siksha O Anusandhan, Ranked 25
2. Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Ranked 27
3. National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Ranked 34
4. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Ranked 80
5. All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar, Ranked 100
Madhya Pradesh (2 colleges)
1. Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Ranked 27
2. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, Ranked 75












