The Ministry of Education has released the NIRF Rankings 2025, with Hindu College securing the top spot among India’s best colleges, followed by Miranda House and Hans Raj College. Delhi University continues to dominate, but institutions from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu also feature in the top 10. A new SDG category highlights the rise of sustainable, socially responsible education.
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