NIRF 2025: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ranks among India’s top 10 universities & top 10 medical colleges
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Haridwar
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University), one of India’s multi-campus, multi-disciplinary teaching and research institutions, has once again cemented its position among the nation’s best in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 announced by the Union Ministry of Education.
Amrita has been ranked 8th among all universities in India and 9th among medical colleges, placing it in the country’s Top 10 in both categories. With this, Amrita has achieved the rare distinction of featuring in the Top 10 Universities list for the eighth year in a row since 2017. Founded in 2003, Amrita also remains the youngest institution among India’s leading universities, with a vibrant presence across 10 campuses in different parts of the country, the officials of the university said.
They further said that one of the key factors contributing to this year’s strong ranking was Amrita’s extensive global collaborations. The university has forged academic and research partnerships with over 200 leading institutions worldwide, including Harvard University, Columbia University, King’s College London and the University of Tokyo. These alliances have enabled cutting-edge research, student exchange programmes and a dynamic culture of innovation that strengthens Amrita’s role as a globally connected institution.
Beyond the University and Medical categories, Amrita’s excellence is reflected across multiple disciplines:
Overall Category: 17
Research: 31
Engineering: 23
Management: 26
Pharmacy: 14
Dental: 14
Commenting on the achievement, the vice- chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, P Venkat Rangan said: “Being consistently ranked in the Top 10 universities of India and once again among the Top 10 medical colleges reflects Amrita’s unwavering focus on quality education and compassion-driven research. Under the vision of our chancellor, Mata Amritanandamayi, we have set benchmarks that balance world-class academics with a strong commitment to societal good. I am deeply grateful to our faculty, staff and students whose tireless contributions make this recognition possible.”
The NIRF framework evaluates institutions across five key parameters—Teaching, Learning & Resources; Research & Professional Practice; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach & Inclusivity and Perception.
Amrita’s consistent performance in national rankings is complemented by international recognition. It received the highest A++ grade from NAAC in 2021 and was placed among the Top 50 universities globally in THE University Impact Rankings 2023 for its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
