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    NIRF 2025 Ranking for Sustainable Development Goals: List Of Top-Ranked Colleges, Universities

    NIRF 2025 Ranking for Sustainable Development Goals: List Of Top-Ranked Colleges, Universities

    Shankha GhoshUpdated on 04 Sep 2025, 03:51 PM IST

    NIRF 2025 Ranking for Sustainable Development Goals: The Ministry of Human Resource Development added a significant parameter to the NIRF 2025 ranking framework: the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) category, along with negative marking for retraction of research papers and increased alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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    1. What Is SGD in NIRF Ranking?
    2. 17 SGDs Adopted by United Nations
    3. Top SDG Institutions in India
    NIRF 2025 Ranking for Sustainable Development Goals: List Of Top-Ranked Colleges, Universities
    NIRF 2025 Ranking for Sustainable Development Goals

    The new SGD/Sustainability category evaluates the higher education institutions in India based on their contributions to sustainable outcomes beyond traditional academic parameters. This approach represents the qualitative shift in the Indian higher education by moving the system from a teaching and placement-focused track to a broad environmental, social and economic responsibility. To know more about this SGD parameter, read the full article.

    What Is SGD in NIRF Ranking?

    The new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) category is introduced in the NIRF Ranking 2025. This new parameter marks a significant advancement in measuring how higher education institutions contribute to global sustainability and social inclusion efforts. This new parameter introduced a robust, multidimensional assessment that aligns the Indian higher education system with global sustainability standards. The SGD recognises and evaluates colleges and universities for their initiatives that align with the 17 SDGs adopted by the United Nations.

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    17 SGDs Adopted by United Nations

    1. No Poverty

    2. Zero Hunger

    3. Good Health and Well-being

    4. Quality Education

    5. Gender Equality

    6. Clean Water and Sanitation

    7. Affordable and Clean Energy

    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

    10. Reduced Inequalities

    11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12. Responsible Consumption and Production

    13. Climate Action

    14. Life Below Water

    15. Life on Land

    16. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

    17. Partnerships for the Goals

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    Top SDG Institutions in India

    In the table below, we have mentioned some top SDG institutions in India.

    These changes represent a shift toward the sustainability of the overall Indian higher education system. This new focus encourages institutions to adopt greener, inclusive, and innovative practices, aligning the Indian education system with global developmental goals.

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