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IIT Madras ranks at first position in NIRF 2025 overall and engineering rankings.
For the 10th consecutive year, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has maintained its position at the pinnacle of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, topping both the Overall and Engineering categories.
Since the inception of NIRF rankings in 2016, IIT Madras has consistently demonstrated leadership in higher education in India, showcasing not only academic excellence but also innovation, research output, and societal engagement.
IIT Madras: A legacy of excellence
The institute’s continued dominance in NIRF rankings is no coincidence. Its performance reflects a holistic approach across all key parameters:
- Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR): IIT Madras boasts cutting-edge infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, modern classrooms, and digital learning platforms. A low student-to-faculty ratio ensures personalised attention, while periodic curriculum updates align education with industry and research needs.
- Research and Professional Practices (RPC): The institute has a vibrant research ecosystem, producing high-quality publications, patents, and industry collaborations. Its emphasis on research-driven learning has nurtured innovation hubs and fostered startups that translate academic knowledge into real-world solutions.
- Graduation Outcomes (GO): Graduates consistently excel in global higher education programs and secure high-paying jobs in India and abroad. The placement record, combined with strong alumni networks, reinforces IIT Madras’s reputation for producing competent and employable professionals.
- Outreach and Inclusivity (OI): IIT Madras promotes diversity, offering scholarships, reserved seats, and programs for underrepresented groups. It attracts students from across India and abroad, ensuring a multicultural and inclusive campus environment.
- Perception: Globally recognised, the institute enjoys respect among academic peers, industry leaders, and policymakers, reinforcing its status as a benchmark for quality education.
Year-on-Year NIRF Performance: Overall and Engineering
IIT Madras’s consistent ranking is evident from the decade-long performance chart below:
| Year | Overall Rank | Engineering Rank |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
This table highlights the institute’s unwavering leadership, both in Overall institutional performance and in the Engineering discipline, showcasing its comprehensive strengths.
Other key achievements in NIRF 2025
- Innovation: IIT Madras secured the top spot in the Innovation category, reflecting its thriving ecosystem of startups, entrepreneurship programs, and technology transfer initiatives.
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Achieved the highest ranking among Indian institutions, demonstrating commitment to sustainability, climate action, and societal impact projects.
- Research Excellence: Ranked second nationally, underscoring the institute’s strong contributions to academic and applied research.
Strategic initiatives driving success
IIT Madras has undertaken multiple strategic measures under the leadership of Director V. Kamakoti:
- Startup and Patent Focus: The institute actively encourages patenting of research and supports startups that produce socially and commercially relevant products.
- Alignment with SDGs: Educational programs and research projects are increasingly aligned with Sustainable Development Goals to address global challenges.
- Expansion of Access: To combat the national shortfall in higher education enrollment, IIT Madras has introduced online programs such as a bachelor’s degree in data sciences, ensuring broader accessibility while maintaining quality.
- Industry Collaborations: Partnerships with national and international companies strengthen hands-on learning and placement opportunities, integrating students with real-world challenges.
- Global Outreach: Exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and international conferences enhance global visibility and student exposure.
The impact beyond rankings
IIT Madras’s consistent performance in NIRF reflects more than institutional prestige—it translates to:
- Highly employable graduates who are industry-ready.
- A culture of research and innovation that contributes to national technological growth.
- Societal contributions via sustainable and inclusive education practices.
- Strong global recognition that attracts talent, faculty, and investment to India.
The institute’s decade-long dominance is a testament to strategic planning, visionary leadership, and a commitment to holistic excellence in education, research, and societal engagement.
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