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RGU secures 13th rank, tops among Central varsities in Northeast in IIRF 2025 rankings

Itanagar, June 15 (UNI) Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, has secured the 13th rank among all central universities in India in the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025, emerging as the top-ranked central varsity in the Northeast region for the second consecutive year.
The IIRF ranking offers a comprehensive evaluation of higher education institutions across key parameters such as Teaching-Learning Resources, Research, Industry Income & Integration, Placement Performance, Placement Strategy & Support, Future Orientation, and External Perception & International Outlook.
The IIRF rankings placed RGU ahead of several notable regional peers. Neighbouring Assam’s Tezpur University was ranked 24th, followed by Mizoram University at 25th and Central Agricultural University (Manipur) at 26th.
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