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NIRF 2025 Trends & Analysis: Top Movers and New Entrants

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• Updated on 4 Sep, 2025, by Kollegeapply

NIRF 2025 Trends & Analysis: Top Movers and New Entrants

NIRF 2025 not only lists the top universities and colleges but also provides insights on rankings trends. Some institutions have improved their positions, while others slipped slightly compared to 2024.

 

NIRF 2025 Rank: Key Movers 

In NIRF 2025, the University of Hyderabad moved up from 10th to 8th, Manipal Academy from 12th to 10th, St. Stephen’s College from 6th to 5th, and Miranda House from 3rd to 2nd.

University / College

2024 Rank

2025 Rank

Change

University of Hyderabad

10

8

+2

Manipal Academy

12

10

+2

St. Stephen’s College

6

5

+1

Miranda House

3

2

+1

 

NIRF 2025 Trends & Analysis: Insights

  • Improved scores often correlate with higher research output, better faculty-student ratio, and outreach initiatives.
  • New entrants in the top 20 reflect the growing competitiveness of Indian higher education.
  • Trends help students, parents, and academicians assess progress and reputation of institutions over time.

The trends and analysis page is critical for readers who want more than just rankings—it provides actionable insights for admissions, collaborations, and policy planning.

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