IGNOU Secured Rank 1 NIRF 2025 Rankings in Open Universities Category: Check Complete List

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Content Writer | Updated on - Sep 5, 2025

IGNOU has secured rank 1 in NIRF 2025 open universities category. Check the complete list of top-ranked open universities available here.

Indira Gandhi National Open University has once again secured top position in the NIRF 2025 rankings for open universities category. Achieving this rank for the second consecutive year, IGNOU reaffirms its leadership in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online education across India. With a vast learner base both nationally and internationally, the university continues to innovate in teaching and technology, solidifying its status as the world's largest open university.

Reacting to this significant achievement, Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, acknowledged the collective dedication of faculty and staff. She emphasized IGNOU's ongoing commitment to delivering affordable, quality education nationwide. Highlighting future plans, she noted the university's focus on digital tools, vernacular languages, multimedia, and blended learning to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for all learners, including those in remote areas.

NIRF 2025 Rankings: Open University

Check the following table which includes open university based on NIRF 2025 rankings:

NIRF 2025 Rankings: Open University
Institute ID	Name	City	State	Rank
IR-V-U-0104	Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)	New Delhi	Delhi	1
IR-V-U-0228	Karnataka State Open University, Mysore	Mysore	Karnataka	2
IR-V-U-0546	U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	Prayagraj (Allahabad)	Uttar Pradesh	3

What's New in IGNOU Admission 2025?

IGNOU has extended the last date for fresh admissions to July session, along with re-registration deadline now set for September 15, 2025. Applicants can apply for IGNOU admission 2025 through official portal ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in. Additionally, IGNOU re-registration link is active at onlinerr.ignou.ac.in.

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