NIRF 2025 Ranking was released by the Ministry of Education, with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras ranking at the top and IIT Dhanbad positioned at 35th nationally for engineering. This year marks a new milestone for Jharkhand’s NIT Jamshedpur, which made its debut in the top 100 engineering colleges. The rankings highlight continual progress and competitiveness among Jharkhand’s leading institutions.
NIRF 2025 Ranking – IIT Dhanbad’s Achievement
IIT Dhanbad has retained its 35th rank in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category, matching its previous year’s achievement. This consistency showcases the institute’s strong performance in academics, research, infrastructure, and industry engagement. Being a preferred option among engineering aspirants in India, the institute continues to attract talent nationally.
NIT Jamshedpur in Top 100 Engineering Colleges
NIT Jamshedpur has entered the top 100, further elevating Jharkhand’s reputation in technical education. This entry is a testament to improved teaching standards, faculty facilities, and student outcomes. The institute’s representatives have committed to further improvements to compete at an international level.
Points to Remember (Exam Capsule)
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Jharkhand NIRF Ranking 2025 released by Ministry of Education; IIT Dhanbad top at 35th position overall, NIT Jamshedpur entered Top 100 for first time.
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XLRI Jamshedpur ranked 10th among India’s management colleges, highlighting Jharkhand’s excellence in B-School education.
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NIRF parameters: Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, Inclusivity, Perception—memorize for MCQs.
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Jharkhand’s medical and law colleges failed to feature in Top 100, signifying a need for reforms and investment.
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GST rate simplification hailed by industry leaders; positive impacts expected on business climate and cost of living.
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Surplus rainfall prompts IMD yellow alert; GS Paper I/III—geography and disaster management implications.
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Law and order issues in Jamshedpur—second major robbery in 24 hours, concern for governance questions in Mains.
College Ranking Categories
The NIRF 2025 Ranking evaluates colleges across diverse categories:
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Engineering Colleges
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Pharmacy Colleges
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Law Colleges
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Medical Colleges
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Dental Colleges
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Research Institutions
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Overall University Rankings
Each category considers parameters such as teaching quality, research output, faculty, inclusivity, and campus infrastructure.

Points to Remember
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IIT Dhanbad ranks 35th in the country for engineering, repeating last year’s result.
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NIT Jamshedpur joins the top 100 engineering colleges list for the first time.
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IIT Madras secures the top position in engineering.
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No Jharkhand government university, medical, or dental college featured in the top lists—scope for future improvements.
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Rankings based on multi-factor evaluation: teaching, research, overall impact.