The Institute has gained 2 places in the ‘Management’ category, improving from rank 7 in NIRF Rankings 2024
LUCKNOW: Indian Institute of Management Lucknow has gained 5th position in the ‘Management’ category in the National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2025. With this, the Institute has gained 2 places in comparison to rank 7 in NIRF 2024.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Government of India, launched the 10th edition of NIRF Rankings results today (4th September 2025).
Congratulating the participating institutions for their efforts and achievements and highlighting the growing importance of quality benchmarks in higher education during the NIRF India Rankings 2025 event, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon’ble Union Education Minister, Govt. of India, said, “From 16 categories last year to 17 this year, the expansion of NIRF Rankings reflects India’s growing diversity in the higher education sector. A robust ranking framework and accreditation system will not only enhance competitiveness but also play a vital role in nation-building. While our students contribute significantly to global economies, we must also reflect on how this talent can further strengthen the lives of common people in India. Building institutions of global repute is important, but making them instruments of national development is equally critical.”
Congratulating the Institute on its performance, Prof. M.P. Gupta, Director, IIM Lucknow, said, “IIM Lucknow’s performance in the NIRF 2025 Rankings highlights our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and societal impact. This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty, students, staff, and alumni in building a dynamic learning environment. IIM Lucknow sees this achievement as a stepping stone toward even greater goals. Our focus remains on advancing high-quality research, fostering industry collaboration, enhancing student experience, and deepening global engagement. We are committed to strengthening IIM Lucknow’s role as a leading institution that not only contributes to management education in India but also resonates on the world stage.”
Launched in 2015, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings are published annually by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to assess the quality and performance of higher educational institutions across the country. The 10th edition of NIRF, released in 2025, evaluated institutions under 17 categories, based on parameters including Teaching, Learning, Resource Quality, Research, Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach, Inclusivity, and Peer Perception.
IIM Lucknow’s Score in NIRF Rankings 2025
| Management Category
Rank – 5 Score – 77.97 |
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| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
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Research and Professional Practice (RPC) | Graduation Outcomes (GO) | Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | Perception |
| 86.37 | 59.80 | 96.96 | 71.82 | 75.51 |
