New Delhi: The 2025 edition of the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) sees the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore emerging as India’s top-ranked institution, securing a position in the 251-300 global band. Despite dropping slightly from last year’s 201-250 band, IISc remains India’s best, highlighting its sustained excellence.
Several other Indian universities made notable progress. Anna University, Mahatma Gandhi University, and Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences all improved their standing, advancing from the 501-600 band in 2024 to the 401-500 band in 2025.
IIT Indore marked an impressive debut, landing in the 501-600 band, after being absent from the rankings last year. Jamia Millia Islamia held steady in the 501-600 band, while Aligarh Muslim University and Banaras Hindu University secured spots in the 601-800 band.
Top 10 Indian Universities in the 2025 World Rankings:
IISc Bangalore – 251-300 band
Anna University – 401-500 band
Mahatma Gandhi University – 401-500 band
Savitribai Phule Pune University – 401-500 band
Shoolini University – 401-500 band
IIT Indore – 501-600 band
Jamia Millia Islamia – 501-600 band
UPES – 501-600 band
Aligarh Muslim University – 601-800 band
Banaras Hindu University – 601-800 band
Despite the improvements, no Indian university broke into the top 100, signaling room for further growth on the global stage.
