The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has recently published the NAAC ranking list for 2025. NAAC assigns letter grades from A++ to D and provides a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to higher education institutions based on their quality status. The evaluation considers aspects like curriculum, governance and leadership, teaching and learning processes, faculty performance, institutional values, research contributions, infrastructure quality, learning resources, and student support and progression.
NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission (UGC), plays a pivotal role in accrediting higher education institutions in India. The ranking system is aimed at improving the standard of higher education across the country. Below is the detailed NAAC ranking list for 2025, including CGPA and corresponding NAAC grades for various institutions.
NAAC Ranking List 2025
| Name of Organization | National Assessment and Accreditation Council |
| Established in | 1994 |
| Motto | Excellence, Credibility and Relevance |
| Grades | A grade - Very good B grade - Good C grade - Satisfactory D grade - Unsatisfactory |
| Highest CGPA | Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education |
| Number of A++ grade universities | 13 |
| Number of A+ grade universities | 28 |
| Official Website | http://naac.gov.in |
NAAC Ranking List 2025 State Wise
The following table lists the universities according to their NAAC ranking and CGPA score.
| S.NO | College Name | State | Grade | CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education | Madhya Pradesh | A++ | 3.79 |
| 2 | Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi | Delhi | A++ | 3.77 |
| 3 | Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai | Maharashtra | A++ | 3.77 |
| 4 | Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bengaluru | Karnataka | A++ | 3.76 |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Science, C V Raman Road, Bengaluru | Karnataka | A++ | 3.67 |
| 6 | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute Howrah | West Bengal | A++ | 3.66 |
| 7 | Banasthali Vidyapith, Dist. Tonk | Rajasthan | A++ | 3.63 |
| 8 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation Vaddeswaram,Guntur | Andhra Pradesh | A++ | 3.57 |
| 9 | Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi | Delhi | A++ | 3.56 |
| 10 | SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur | Tamil Nadu | A++ | 3.55 |
| 11 | Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai | Tamil Nadu | A++ | 3.54 |
| 12 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research Chennai | Tamil Nadu | A++ | 3.53 |
| 13 | SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, Kolhapur | Maharashtra | A++ | 3.52 |
| 14 | Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management | Andhra Pradesh | A+ | 3.53 |
| 15 | Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Chittoor | Andhra Pradesh | A+ | 3.52 |
| 16 | Indian Agricultural Research Institute Delhi | Delhi | A+ | 3.51 |
| 17 | University of Delhi, Delhi | Delhi | A+ | 3.28 |
| 18 | Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra (KUK) | Haryana | A+ | 3.52 |
| 19 | Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak | Haryana | A+ | 3.44 |
| 20 | University of Jammu, Jammu | Jammu and Kashmir | A+ | 3.51 |
| 21 | University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar | Jammu and Kashmir | A+ | 3.31 |
| 22 | Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana Bengaluru | Karnataka | A+ | 3.58 |
| 23 | JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research | Karnataka | A+ | 3.48 |
| 24 | NITTE Mangaluru, Karnataka | Karnataka | A+ | 3.4 |
| 25 | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyala, Nalanda Parisar Indore | Madhya Pradesh | A+ | 3.3 |
| 26 | Bharati Vidyapeeth University Pune | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.53 |
| 27 | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Wardha | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.53 |
| 28 | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.6 |
| 29 | SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.59 |
| 30 | Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.68 |
| 31 | Shivaji University, Kolhapur | Maharashtra | A+ | 3.52 |
| 32 | Utkal University, Bhubaneswar | Odisha | A+ | 3.53 |
| 33 | Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala | Punjab | A+ | 3.29 |
| 34 | Chandigarh University Mohali | Punjab | A+ | 3.28 |
| 35 | Manipal University Jaipur | Rajasthan | A+ | 3.28 |
| 36 | Alagappa University, Alagappapuram | Tamil Nadu | A+ | 3.64 |
| 37 | Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women Coimbatore | Tamil Nadu | A+ | 3.49 |
| 38 | Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli | Tamil Nadu | A+ | 3.32 |
| 39 | B.S Amdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology Chennai | Tamil Nadu | A+ | 3.33 |
| 40 | Osmania University, Hyderabad | Telangana | A+ | 3.52 |
| 41 | Dayalbagh Educational Institute | Uttar Pradesh | A+ | 3.4 |
| 42 | Amity University Noida | Uttar Pradesh | A+ | 3.27 |
Download NAAC Ranking List 2025 PDF
You can download the NAAC ranking list for 2025 in PDF format, which includes universities with a CGPA of 3.01 and above.
NAAC Grading System
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council classifies higher education institutions into three categories:
- University
- Autonomous College
- Affiliated/Constituent College
Institutions are assigned grades A, B, C, and D, which indicate Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory performance respectively.
| Letter Grade | Performance | CGPA | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A++ | Very Good | 3.51 - 4.00 | Accredited |
| A+ | Very Good | 3.26 - 3.50 | Accredited |
| A | Very Good | 3.01 - 3.25 | Accredited |
| B++ | Good | 2.76 - 3.00 | Accredited |
| B+ | Good | 2.51 - 2.75 | Accredited |
| B | Good | 2.01 - 2.50 | Accredited |
| C | Satisfactory | 1.51 - 2.00 | Accredited |
| D | Unsatisfactory | Less than 1.50 | Not accredited |
Also Read:
UGC Approved University List 2025 of all Central, State, Private, and Deemed Universities.
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