The Skill University Category, newly introduced in the NIRF Rankings 2025, acknowledges institutions dedicated to vocational education and skill development. This category spotlights universities that stand out in offering industry-oriented training, equipping students with practical expertise and hands-on experience across diverse sectors. The evaluation focuses on factors such as industry-aligned curricula, quality training infrastructure, faculty proficiency, and student outcomes in terms of employability and entrepreneurial achievements.
By ranking Skill Universities, the NIRF 2025 underscores the growing importance of skill-based education in India’s academic framework, motivating institutions to create a workforce capable of meeting the dynamic needs of the global economy. This category is pivotal in shaping the future of education by promoting universities that emphasize practical knowledge, industry collaboration, and career-ready graduates.
Top Skill Universities colleges based on NIRF Rankings 2025
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is one of the largest autonomous distance learning education institute in India.
Shri Vishwakarma Skill University has secured 2nd Rank under Skill University Category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, India 2024.
Bhartiya Skill Development University has secured 3rd rank under Skill University Category by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, India, 2024.
Bhartiya Skill Development University ranked 773rd in India and 11587th in the World 2022 overall rankings.