IISc Bengaluru leads top deemed universities for B.Tech/M.Tech programs in IIRF 2025 rankings

IIRF University Ranking 2025: Breaking no new ground in the top tier but reaffirming its undisputed leadership, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has once again secured Rank 1 in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 under the deemed university good for B.Tech/M.Tech programs category.

The institute, long celebrated for its cutting-edge research and high-impact academics, continues to set the benchmark for technical education in India.

Closely following are ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, at Rank 2 and Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, at Rank 3, making up the unchanged top trio from the IIRF 2024 list.

These institutions have cemented their place among the top 10 deemed universities in India, particularly for engineering and postgraduate tech programs.

Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Founded in 1909, IISc Bengaluru is affiliated with AIU and ACU and is NAAC-accredited with an A++ grade by UGC.

The institute hosts 45 academic departments within six major divisions, offering over 700 programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. Programs include BTech in Mathematics and Computing, BSc (Research), MTech, MSc, MDes, and PhD.

Admission to IISc’s programs is based entirely on national-level entrance exams, including JEE Main, JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, CAT, and XAT. The fee for its flagship BTech program ranges from ₹8 lakh to ₹10 lakh.

In placement 2024, IISc registered a highest package of ₹86 LPA and an average package of ₹28 LPA. Internship offers reached up to ₹2 lakh per month. Recruiters included Amazon, Microsoft, SAP, Google, and Deloitte.

Global partnerships with universities such as Georgia Tech and Nanyang Technological University further enhance its global academic footprint.

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), ranked 2nd in the IIRF 2025 deemed university category for B.Tech/M.Tech programs, is India’s premier national institute for agricultural research, education, and extension.

Established in 1905, it played a transformative role in the country’s Green Revolution.

Functioning under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the institute continues to lead advancements in crop science, soil science, genetics, plant breeding, biotechnology, and agricultural engineering.

Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai

Ranked third in the IIRF 2025 deemed university category for B.Tech/M.Tech programs, the Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, continues to stand out for its postgraduate and doctoral offerings in core engineering and sciences.

Established in 1957, it offers a specialized technical curriculum in MTech, MSc, PhD, and diploma courses across disciplines like chemical, civil, computer science, metallurgy, and safety engineering.

The institute is also expanding access through online programs, especially in physical sciences, and remains a key player among top deemed universities in India focused on technical education.

LIST OF TOP 10 DEEMED UNIVERSITY GOOD FOR B.Tech/M.Tech PROGRAMS- 2025

The IIRF is a trusted ranking system that evaluates over 5,000 academic institutions in India. It ranks colleges, universities, and business schools based on parameters like research, placements, faculty strength, and industry alignment.

The IIRF covers more than 1,500 universities, 2,000 engineering colleges, 1,000 B-schools, and various specialized institutions in law, design, MBBS, architecture, pharmacy, and journalism.

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