The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has once again solidified its position as a leader in Indian education by topping the National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) for 2025. The results, announced on Sept.4 by the Ministry of Education, mark a decade of excellence for the institution.
For the 10th consecutive year, IIT Madras secured the No. 1 rank in the ‘Engineering’ category, a position it has held since the NIRF rankings began. It also maintained its top spot in the ‘Overall’ category for the 7th consecutive year.
This year, IIT Madras achieved a new milestone by claiming the No.1 rank in the ‘Innovations’ category, improving from its No.2 position last year. This success follows the recent launch of its School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, aimed at creating a world-class ecosystem for deep-tech startups.
The institute also held onto its Rank No.2 in the ‘Research Institutions’ category and debuted with the No.1 rank in the newly introduced ‘Sustainability Development Goals’ (SDG) category.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the institute, emphasising the role of robust ranking systems in nation-building and ensuring quality. IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti attributed the consistent success to the collective efforts of students, faculty, alumni, and staff.
Beyond rankings, IIT Madras continues to innovate, having recently opened a campus in Zanzibar, launched ‘Sports Excellence Admission,’ and incubated over 100 startups in the past year.
Chennai in the NIRF rankings
Several other institutes in Chennai have also topped in the various categories. Here is a list of them:
Overall
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Rank 1
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 22
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 23
- Anna University – Rank 29
- University of Madras – Rank 68
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research – Rank 90
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 93
Universities
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 11
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 13
- Anna University – Rank 20
- University of Madras – Rank 38
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 53
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research – Rank 60
- Chettinad Academy of Research and Education – Rank 61
- Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research – Rank 76
Colleges
- Loyola College – Rank 14
- Presidency College – Rank 15
- Madras Christian College – Rank 16
- Stella Maris College for Women – Rank 41
- Madras School of Social Work – Rank 55
- Queen Mary`s College – Rank 62
- Ethiraj College for Women – Rank 64
- DG Vaishnav College – Rank 91
Research Institutions
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Rank 2
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 13
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 25
- Anna University – Rank 26
Engineering
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 14
- Anna University – Rank 20
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 45
- Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 67
- Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R & D Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 87
Management
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras – Rank 13
- Great Lakes Institute of Management – Rank 37
- Loyola Institute of Business Administration – Rank 55
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 56
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 63
- Anna University – Rank 88
Pharmacy
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 10
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research – Rank 36
- Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) – Rank 61
- College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College – Rank 94
Medical
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 11
- Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital – Rank 16
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 18
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research – Rank 21
Dental
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 2
- SRM Dental College – Rank 8
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research – Rank 13
- Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research – Rank 16
- Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital – Rank 27
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute – Rank 30
- SRM Kattankulathur Dental College – Rank 39
Law
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences – Rank 19
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 25
Architecture and Planning
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 18
- Anna University – Rank 28
- Dr. M. G. R. Educational and Research Institute – Rank 32
Agriculture and Allied Sectors
- Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University – Rank 26
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 33
Innovation
- Anna University – Rank 9
State Public University
- Anna University – Rank 2
- University of Madras – Rank 18
Sustainable Development GoalsS.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology – Rank 4
