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NIRF Ranking 2025 – Top Engineering Colleges in India

IIT Madras #1 for 7th year | Complete top-30 list | NIRF methodology explained

Rankings shown are based on NIRF 2025 Engineering category. Ranks may vary slightly from Overall category rankings. Some positions are approximate. Check official nirfindia.org for exact data.

NIRF 2025 Engineering Rankings – Top 30

RankCollegeCityType
#1IIT MadrasChennaiIIT
#2IIT DelhiNew DelhiIIT
#3IIT BombayMumbaiIIT
#4IIT KanpurKanpurIIT
#5IIT RoorkeeRoorkeeIIT
#6IIT KharagpurKharagpurIIT
#7IIT GuwahatiGuwahatiIIT
#8IIT HyderabadHyderabadIIT
#9NIT TrichyTiruchirappalliNIT
#10IIT BHUVaranasiIIT
#11IIT IndoreIndoreIIT
#12NIT WarangalWarangalNIT
#13IISc BangaloreBangaloreIISc
#14NIT SurathkalMangaluruNIT
#15IIT GandhinagarGandhinagarIIT
#16IIT JodhpurJodhpurIIT
#17IIT MandiMandiIIT
#18IIT PatnaPatnaIIT
#19NIT CalicutCalicutNIT
#20Jadavpur UniversityKolkataState
#21NIT RourkelaRourkelaNIT
#22IIT TirupatiTirupatiIIT
#23MNNIT AllahabadPrayagrajNIT
#24MNIT JaipurJaipurNIT
#25NIT KurukshetraKurukshetraNIT
#26MANIT BhopalBhopalNIT
#27NIT DurgapurDurgapurNIT
#28Anna UniversityChennaiState
#29SVNIT SuratSuratNIT
#30BITS PilaniPilaniPrivate

* Approximate NIRF 2025 Engineering ranks. Verify at nirfindia.org for official data.

NIRF Ranking Parameters Explained

30%

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)

Faculty-student ratio, faculty qualifications, financial resources, infrastructure

30%

Research and Professional Practice (RP)

Research papers published, patents filed/granted, funded projects, consultancy income

20%

Graduation Outcomes (GO)

PhD produced, placement rate, salary, higher studies percentage

10%

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI)

Regional diversity of students, women enrollment, economically/socially disadvantaged students

10%

Peer Perception (PR)

Perception score from academic peers, employers and public

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Frequently Asked Questions – NIRF Ranking 2025 Engineering

Common questions about NIRF 2025 engineering rankings and methodology

1
Which engineering college is ranked #1 in NIRF 2025?
IIT Madras is ranked #1 in the Engineering category of NIRF 2025 — for the 7th consecutive year. IIT Madras scores highest in research output, patents, and graduation outcomes. It is followed by IIT Delhi (#2), IIT Bombay (#3), IIT Kanpur (#4), and IIT Roorkee (#5) in the Engineering category.
2
How is NIRF ranking calculated?
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) ranks institutions on five parameters: (1) Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) — 30 marks, (2) Research and Professional Practice (RP) — 30 marks, (3) Graduation Outcomes (GO) — 20 marks, (4) Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) — 10 marks, (5) Peer Perception (PR) — 10 marks. Total = 100 marks. IIT Madras excels in research output and patents, which is why it consistently ranks #1.
3
How does NIRF differ from QS World University Rankings?
NIRF is an India-specific ranking system by the Ministry of Education focusing on teaching, research, and inclusivity. QS World Rankings are international and weigh heavily on global academic reputation (40%), employer reputation (10%), and faculty-student ratio (20%). IITs rank better in QS (IIT Bombay ~118 globally in QS 2025) than in NIRF (IIT Bombay #3 in India). IIT Madras's NIRF #1 is primarily research-driven; QS would rank IIT Bombay slightly differently due to international reputation weights.
4
Can NIRF rank change year to year?
Yes, NIRF ranks can change year to year as institutions submit new data. Factors like research publications, patents, placement outcomes, and student diversity can shift rankings. However, top IITs have maintained consistent positions — IIT Madras has been #1 for 7 consecutive years. Newer institutions like IIT Hyderabad have been climbing steadily. Private institutions like BITS Pilani typically rank in the 25-30 range.
5
Are private colleges included in NIRF Engineering ranking?
Yes, NIRF Engineering rankings include both government and private institutions. Notable private colleges in the top 30 include BITS Pilani (typically #26-29), VIT Vellore (typically #12-16 in Overall rankings), Thapar Institute, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. However, the top 20-25 spots are dominated by IITs and NITs due to their stronger research output and resources.

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Rankings listed are approximate. Some positions may vary from official NIRF 2025 data. Always check nirfindia.org for authoritative rankings.