NIRF 2025 Engineering Rankings: Check Top Colleges Full List & Scores
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released its Engineering Rankings for the year 2025, showcasing the top engineering colleges in India. This ranking serves as a vital resource for students aspiring to pursue engineering, helping them make informed decisions about their educational paths.
Key Highlights of NIRF 2025 Engineering Rankings
- IIT Madras secures the top position in the rankings.
- The rankings are based on various parameters, including teaching, research, and graduation outcomes.
- The top 15 engineering colleges in India for 2025 have been identified and ranked.
Top 15 NIRF 2025 Engineering Colleges in India
According to the NIRF, the following is the list of the top 15 engineering colleges in India for 2025 along with their overall scores:
| Rank | Institution | City | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IIT Madras | Chennai | 89.79 |
| 2 | IIT Delhi | New Delhi | 82.36 |
| 3 | IIT Bombay | Mumbai | 81.23 |
| 4 | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur | 77.83 |
| 5 | IIT Roorkee | Roorkee | 75.87 |
| 6 | IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur | 74.52 |
| 7 | IIT Guwahati | Guwahati | 71.32 |
| 8 | IIT Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 70.28 |
| 9 | NIT Trichy | Tiruchirappalli | 69.17 |
| 10 | IIT BHU | Varanasi | 67.44 |
| 11 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science – Pilani | Rajasthan | 67.02 |
| 12 | IIT Indore | Indore, Madhya Pradesh | 66.65 |
| 13 | NIT Rourkela | Rourkela, Odisha | 66.62 |
| 14 | S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 65.83 |
| 15 | IIT (ISM) Dhanbad | Dhanbad, Jharkhand | 65.37 |
Parameters for NIRF Rankings 2025: Engineering
The NIRF rankings for engineering colleges are determined based on several key parameters:
- Teaching, Learning, and Resources: Evaluates the quality of academics, including student-faculty ratios and faculty qualifications.
- Research and Professional Practice: Assesses the quantity and quality of research publications, citations, and patents.
- Graduation Outcomes: Tracks student placements and median salary packages post-graduation.
- Peer Perception: A reputation-based score derived from surveys of academic peers and industry leaders.
- Outreach and Inclusivity: Evaluates diversity in admissions and facilities for economically weaker sections.
- Sustainable Development Goals: Measures the institution’s involvement in sustainability-focused research and operations.
Overview of NIRF Ranking Parameters
| Parameter | Max Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching, Learning & Resources | 100 | 30% |
| Research & Professional Practice | 100 | 30% |
| Graduation Outcomes | 100 | 20% |
| Outreach & Inclusivity | 100 | 10% |
| Perception | 100 |
