Top Innovation Institutes in India 2025

The NIRF Innovation Rankings 2025 recognize the top innovation institutes in India that foster creativity, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurial spirit. At the top is Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for its interdisciplinary research and pioneering projects in clean energy...

EPN Desk 26 September 2025 10:08

The NIRF Innovation Rankings 2025 recognize the top innovation institutes in India that foster creativity, cutting-edge research, and entrepreneurial spirit. At the top is Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for its interdisciplinary research and pioneering projects in clean energy, robotics, and AI. IIT Madras fosters a culture of invention, shaping the future with transformative ideas. Following closely is Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, a hub of groundbreaking innovation. With its strong focus on technology transfer, startups, and industry collaboration, IIT Bombay continues to lead India’s innovation landscape.

In the third place is Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, celebrated for its unique programs that encourage innovation in fields like nanotechnology, healthcare, and smart manufacturing. Together, these institutes are driving India’s innovation ecosystem, nurturing future leaders, and advancing technology for societal impact.

The complete list of NIRF Innovation Ranking 2025 is mentioned below:

Rank	Name of Institute	City	State
1	Indian Institute of Technology Madras	Chennai	Tamil Nadu
2	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay	Mumbai	Maharashtra
3	Indian Institute of Science	Bengaluru	Karnataka
4	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Kharagpur	West Bengal
5	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh
6	Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad	Hyderabad	Telangana
7	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi	New Delhi	Delhi
8	Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee	Roorkee	Uttarakhand
9	Anna University	Chennai	Tamil Nadu
10	Indian Institute of Technology Mandi	Mandi	Himachal Pradesh