NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Madras Tops Engineering List Again; IIT Hyderabad Climbs Ahead of IIT Guwahati
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, released by the Ministry of Education, has reaffirmed the dominance of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) as the country’s best engineering college. IIT Madras has retained its #1 position in the Engineering category for yet another year, underscoring its stronghold in teaching, research, innovation, and global collaborations.
IIT Madras Continues to Lead
IIT Madras remains the undisputed leader among engineering institutions in India. Its reputation is backed by:
Cutting-edge research in clean energy, AI, robotics, and space technology.
Strong placement records with global companies and startups.
Interdisciplinary learning opportunities supported by state-of-the-art labs and research parks.
Consistent focus on innovation, particularly through its world-renowned IIT Madras Research Park.
IIT Hyderabad Overtakes IIT Guwahati
A key highlight this year is IIT Hyderabad (IITH) moving up the ranks, overtaking IIT Guwahati (IITG) to secure a higher spot in the top 10 engineering institutes. IIT Hyderabad’s strong emphasis on AI, data science, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials research has bolstered its academic reputation and placement outcomes.
Top 10 Engineering Institutes in NIRF 2025
IIT Madras
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IIT Kanpur
IIT Kharagpur
IIT Roorkee
IIT Hyderabad
IIT Guwahati
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
IIT BHU
Key Trends in 2025 Engineering Rankings
IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Bombay continue to dominate the top 3 positions.
IIT Hyderabad’s rise to #7 is one of the most notable movements this year, reflecting its rapid growth as a hub of next-generation technology education.
IIT Guwahati has slipped one rank, moving to #8.
NIT Trichy continues to be the highest-ranked NIT, firmly placed in the top 10.
Why IIT Hyderabad is Rising
IIT Hyderabad’s progress is driven by:
Strong collaboration with global universities and industries.
Pioneering programs in futuristic fields such as AI, electric mobility, biomedical devices, and smart cities.
High student satisfaction, modern campus infrastructure, and increasing international recognition.
Parameters Behind the Rankings
The Engineering category rankings are based on five parameters:
Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR)
Research & Professional Practice (RP)
Graduation Outcomes (GO)
Outreach & Inclusivity (OI)
Perception (PR)
Institutes excelling in both academic rigor and industry connect have secured higher rankings, reflecting the overall quality of India’s engineering education ecosystem.
Summary Table: NIRF 2025 Engineering Top 5
| Rank | Institution |
|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras |
| 2 | IIT Delhi |
| 3 | IIT Bombay |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur |
| 5 | IIT Kharagpur |
With IIT Madras retaining its top position and IIT Hyderabad overtaking IIT Guwahati, the 2025 rankings highlight both the stability of the IIT ecosystem and the emergence of newer IITs as strong players in the field of engineering education.
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