Central University of Jammu Soars to New Heights in IIRF 2025 Rankings
Jammu, 19 June 2025: The Central University of Jammu has proudly secured the 28th position among Central Universities in the prestigious Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025, reaffirming its status as a rising star in India’s higher education landscape. Leading institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, and Banaras Hindu University remain at the top of the rankings. CU Jammu achieved an impressive overall index score of 934.95, a significant leap from its 39th position last year.
This upward momentum reflects the University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and transformative education. The IIRF rankings—released on June 13, 2025—are among the most respected in India, assessing over 2,500 institutions on parameters including teaching quality, research output, industry collaboration, infrastructure, and student success.
The University continues to excel in research, also maintaining a strong presence in the Nature Index 2025, a testament to its world-class scholarly output. Speaking on the milestone, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Jain said, “We are happy to be ranked among the top central universities in the country. It is a collective success that motivates us to further elevate our standards and contribute significantly to nation-building through academics and research.”HVC gives credits for this achievement to students, faculty members, and staff of the university.
The University’s achievements are bolstered by major externally funded projects, including: PUSRE grant involving seven departments, Multiple FIST-supported Departments, A Technology Development Hub, Business Incubation Centre, and the Genesis grant, supported by national agencies like DBT, DST etc.
Central University of Jammu fosters a vibrant ecosystem for innovation, startups, and indigenous technology development, aligning with national goals of self-reliance and reduced import dependency. With a vision to become a national leader in research and innovation, the Central University of Jammu is poised to continue its upward trajectory pushing boundaries, nurturing talent, and driving meaningful impact in society.
