Best Colleges of India 2025: The top rankers, big improvers
Winds of change are sweeping the country’s higher education arena as new colleges rise up to the challenge of imparting quality education
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Explore the full list of the India Today Best Colleges Rankings 2025 across 14 major streams
Bridging the great divide | India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Survey 2025
Winds of change sweep India's higher education arena as new colleges rise up to the challenge of giving quality education
Arts | A hub of creative thinking | Hindu College, New Delhi
The Delhi University college is the premier destination for a well-rounded humanities education, stirring intellectual curiosity among students
Arts | A quiet revolution | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
Investing in infrastructure, overhauling the curriculum, cultivating a research culture and leveraging its existing strengths—this DU college set out on a deliberate and determined journey towards change
Science | Future forward | Hindu College, New Delhi
Cutting-edge labs, interdisciplinary courses and strong research mentoring cement Hindu College's place at the top of India's science education charts
Science | Quantum leap | Hansraj College, New Delhi
Hansraj College is transforming its strong science legacy with research, innovation and industry tie-ups
Commerce | The kings of commerce | Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi
Once again, SRCC sets the benchmark for commerce colleges, with its blend of cross-disciplinary learning, global exposure and strong alumni and academic networks proving difficult to match
Commerce | Moving into a higher orbit | Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, New Delhi
A sustained effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and student development has transformed the commerce department at ARSD College
Medical | Beating heart of medicine | AIIMS New Delhi
Ahead of the rest of the field, the onward march of AIIMS continues. Cutting-edge research, latest technology and learning from leading professionals prepare students to become top medical practitioners themselves
Medical | New healing headquarters | AIIMS Jodhpur
The remarkable rise of AIIMS Jodhpur as a leading medical college is built upon a unique blend of classroom teaching, varied clinical experience, focus on research and close mentorship by faculty
Dental | High on enamel spirits | Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi
The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences combines top-tier training, next-gen research and real-world outreach to shape some of the finest dental professionals in India
Dental | Oral guardians | Government Dental College & Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
GDCH, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, has emerged as a public dental powerhouse—advancing clinical training, driving research and extending quality oral healthcare to underserved communities
Engineering (Government)| Regaining the tech edge | IIT Bombay
IIT Bombay reclaims its No. 1 spot with renewed focus on research, bold teaching shifts and a campus revamp in full swing
Engineering (Government) | A paragon of flexibility | IIT Gandhinagar
Set up in 2008, IIT Gandhinagar has come of age as a leader in engineering education, blending credit-based learning, advanced research and real-world engagement from its vibrant, sustainability-driven campus
Engineering (Private) | Technically perfect | BITS Pilani
A merit-based focus on research and the latest innovations, and its position as a student start-up hub, keep BITS Pilani firmly planted at the top
Engineering (Private) | A student’s best MAIT | Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology
MAIT has been steadily climbing the ranks, reflected in the impressive campus placements and the hike in packages. The institution has the back of the students in every endeavour and they have repaid the faith in spades
Architecture | Still the master builders | Department of Architecture and Planning, IIT Roorkee
With its smart studios/ labs focusing on new technologies and climate-responsive building, the Department of Architecture and Planning at IIT Roorkee equips students for a changing world
Architecture | Changing the urban landscape | School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada
SPA Vijayawada makes students ready for coming challenges. Partnering with governments and top institutes, its data-driven urban research, climate-resilient planning and studies in capacity development are shaping policy
Law | Setting the bar | National Law School Of India University, Bengaluru
With innovative curricula and AI foresight, NLSIU equips future lawyers for a tech-driven legal world, while retaining its numero uno status
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