Kolkata โคColleges Dominate NIRF Rankings 2025, Cementing City’s Academic Prowess
Kolkata’s higher education institutionsโค have once again demonstrated extraordinary performance in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released โคtoday, with several colleges securing topโ positionsโฃ nationally. โThe โrankings highlight the city’s continued strength as a leading educational hub in India, offeringโค students aโข wealth of opportunities across diverse disciplines.
The NIRF โฃrankings,released annually by the Ministry of Education,assess institutions based on parametersโฃ like teaching โขquality,research output,graduation outcomes,and inclusivity. This year’s results โคare particularly significantโ for aspiring students โคand their families as they navigateโ the college request process, providing a reliable benchmark for โacademic excellence and institutional strength. The strong showing of Kolkata colleges โขunderscores the city’s commitment to fostering a robust and competitive educational landscape.
Here’s โa look at some of โthe top-ranked Kolkata colleges:
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College (Rank 6): Founded in 1963 as a tribute to Swami Vivekananda, this boys-only institution has earned a reputation for its strong science programs and a holistic education deeply rooted in Vivekananda’s ideals. The college is accredited ‘A’ by NAAC and is affiliated with West Bengal State University.
St. Xavier’s College (Rank 8): Established in 1860, St.โฃ Xavier’s continues its legacy ofโฃ academic rigor, holistic learning,โ and a commitment to social duty. The โขcollege offers a comprehensive range of courses, attracting students from across the country.
ramakrishna Mission Residential College (Rank 24): Founded in โฃ1960, this residential collegeโข for boys emphasizesโ character-building and “man-making,” principles inspired by Swami Vivekananda. Affiliated with the University of Calcutta, it was recognized as a research centerโ in 2015.
Lady Brabourne College (Rank 47): โ A premier women’s college established in 1939, Lady Brabourne is renowned for its โacademic excellence, diverse program offerings, and dedication to women’s empowerment.
