In NIRF top 10 from Mumbai: IIT, IIM, ICT and Homi Bhabha National Institute

Commenting on the performance, Director Prof. Shireesh Kedare said, “We are happy to maintain our strong performance in the NIRF Rankings. They are an important nationwide process of assessment and benchmarking. The competition among institutions is healthy, as it encourages us to raise our standards and contribute more effectively to the nation’s growth.”

IIM Mumbai, formerly known as NITIE, has retained its 6th rank in the Management category. Director Prof. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, who led the institute into the top 10 for the first time in 2022, said, “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners. While rankings provide external validation, our true focus remains on nurturing responsible leaders, advancing cutting-edge research, and contributing to India’s growth story.”

ICT Mumbai continues its eight-year streak in the top 10 of the Pharmacy category, though it has slipped to 6th rank after holding 5th place for the past three years. Prof. Shrirang Joshi, former Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, said, “This is a slight aberration. Minor fluctuations in evaluation parameters often lead to such changes.”

Homi Bhabha National Institute, which made a major leap from 15th to 6th in the Research category last year, now ranks 7th in the same category.

Among other prominent Mumbai-based institutions, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) saw a significant drop in rankings. In the Overall category, it moved from 98th in 2024 to the 101-150 bracket in 2025. In the University category, it fell to 72nd, down from 58th last year.

Mumbai University’s significant improvement in NIRF ranking

Reflecting a steady improvement in its NIRF ranking, Mumbai University has re-entered the top 100 in the Overall category, ranking 92nd, after slipping below 100 last year. In the University category, it has climbed to 54th from 61st in 2024. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Kulkarni attributed this progress to sustained efforts in teaching, graduation outcomes, outreach, and research support. “Over the past five years, the University of Mumbai has shown consistent improvement in its overall and university-specific rankings in the NIRF rankings. To further improve its rankings, the university has developed comprehensive plans such as effective implementation of UDRF – which is department level ranking, provision of substantial funding for research, and incentives for faculty to publish research,” he said.