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In NIRF ranking 2025 for the Research Institutions the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru hold its Rank 1. IIT Madras and IIT Delhi also got the 2nd and 3rd positions respectively same last year. Get the top 20 list here.
The Ministry of Education has released the NIRF Rankings 2025, highlighting India's top-performing institutions across various categories. In the research category, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has once again secured the top spot, solidifying its position as the nation's premier research institute.
Research institutions are vital hubs for innovation, education, and the economy, driving progress through data analysis. They offer students invaluable training, making the choice of the right institute crucial for a successful research career. This year's rankings underscore the dominance of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in the research landscape, with seven of them featuring in the top 10. These institutions are recognized for their robust research output, patents, and professional collaborations, which are key metrics in the NIRF evaluation.
Many top Indian research institutions, including the IISc, HBNI and TIFR, have specific admission requirements beyond general national exams. While exams like GATE, NEET, and CUET are a prerequisite, these institutes often conduct their own written tests and interviews to thoroughly evaluate a candidate's research aptitude and fit for their programs. Find the summarized table below.
Image Credit: Official Website of NIRF Rankings 2025; www.nirfindia.org
Top 20 Research Institutions by NIRF Rankings 2025 and Accepted Exams
Here's a table of the top 20 research institutions in India according to the NIRF 2025 rankings and the entrance tests:
| Rank | Institute | Common Entrance Exams Accepted |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru | GATE, JEE Advanced, JEE Main, NEET-UG, CEED, IIT JAM, UGC NET, CSIR NET |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT, CEED, HSEE |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT, CEED, UCEED |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT, CEED, UCEED |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT |
| 6 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CEED, CAT |
| 7 | Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai | GATE, NEET-UG, NEET-PG, Institutional Written Test/Interview |
| 8 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CEED, CAT, NATA, UCEED |
| 9 | Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Ghaziabad | GATE, NET (CSIR-UGC), IIT JAM, Institutional Written Test/Interview |
| 10 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CEED, CAT, UGC NET/CSIR NET |
| 11 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi | NEET-UG, AIIMS PG Entrance Exam |
| 12 | University of Delhi, Delhi | CUET (UG), CUET (PG) |
| 13 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai | NEET, NEET MDS, JEE Main, NATA, CAT, TANCET, XAT |
| 14 | Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore | VITEEE, VITMEE, JEE Main, UCEED, NATA, CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, CMAT, ATMA |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad | GATE, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT, UCEED, CEED |
| 16 | Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi | CUET (UG), CUET (PG) |
| 17 | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai | TIFR GS, GATE, NET (CSIR-UGC), JEST |
| 18 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani | BITSAT, BITS HD, GATE, GPAT |
| 19 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal | MET, NEET-UG, NEET-MDS, NEET-PG, CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, CMAT |
| 20 | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | CUET (UG), JMI Entrance Exam (for some courses) |
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