As the sports industry in India continues its rapid expansion, the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) has released its University Ranking 2025 for the top sports universities in India. This special category addresses the increasing demand from students seeking to build professional careers in sports management, science, and training through quality higher education.
Claiming the top honor this year is the National Sports University in Imphal, Manipur, recognized for its comprehensive curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities. It leads a distinguished list of institutions dedicated to nurturing the next generation of sports professionals.
Following closely are Swarnim Gujarat Sports University in Desar at number two and the renowned Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Gwalior at number three, both lauded for their significant contributions to physical education and sports science in India.
A career in sports is no longer just a dream; it’s a tangible and rapidly growing professional sector. Formal education is the key to unlocking its full potential. IIRF University Ranking 2025 are designed to guide ambitious students to the universities that offer the best academic pathways into this dynamic industry. We congratulate the National Sports University, Imphal, for its leadership, and all the ranked institutions for their commitment to excellence.
The rankings highlight a strong and growing network of sports-focused universities across the country. From the Bihar Sports University in Nalanda (ranked 4th) to The Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University in Patiala (ranked 5th) and the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University in Chennai (ranked 6th), excellence in sports education is a nationwide phenomenon. The inclusion of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth in Varanasi at number eight further illustrates this geographical diversity.
For the thousands of students eager to turn their passion for sports into a profession, the IIRF 2025 rankings serve as an essential and reliable guide.
About IIRF:
The IIRF – Indian Institutional Ranking Framework is a trusted and comprehensive ranking system for academic institutions in India. It evaluates colleges, universities, and business schools based on research, placements, faculty quality, and industry collaboration, offering valuable insights to students and educators.
The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) evaluates and ranks over 2500 institutions across the country. This includes more than 500 universities, 300 engineering colleges, 300 B-Schools, 300 undergraduate colleges for BBA and BCA, and over 100 colleges each for law, design, architecture, MBBS, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Public Health, Hospitality, Journalism & Mass Communication.
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