India Rankings 2025: Top 5 Universities in India

Sep 04, 2025 Aakanksha Singh

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF sCIENCE

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY

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MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Jamia millia islamia

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BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY

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