Delhi University (DU) continues its dominance in the NIRF 2025 rankings, securing top positions with 32 colleges on the list. Hindu College and Miranda House retain their top spots, while DU achieves its best-ever fifth position among universities. Other Delhi institutions like JNU and Jamia Millia Islamia also shine, with AIIMS Delhi leading in medical and dental categories.
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