September 6, Saturday: The Ministry of Education released the NIRF Rankings for the year 2025 and a deep dive into the published list, we can note that NIT Rourkela has made a significant leap, rising to the 13th rank in 2025 from 19th in 2024. NIT Calicut and NIT Karnataka, Surathkal, continue to be among the top 20 engineering institutes of the country, ranked 21st and 17th respectively. It also shows how once a consistent performer today has slipped to a lower spot. NIT Warangal, slipped to 28th place this year, down from 21st in 2024. MNIT Jaipur (42nd), VNIT Nagpur (44th), and NIT Silchar (50th) with all the fluctuations in their ranking continue to be strong contenders.
Top 10 NITs according to NIRF 2025 (Engineering)
1. NIT Tiruchirappalli – Rank 9
2. NIT Rourkela – Rank 13
3. NIT Karnataka, Surathkal – Rank 17
4. NIT Calicut – Rank 21
5. NIT Warangal – Rank 28
6. Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur – Rank 42
7. VNIT Nagpur – Rank 44
8. NIT Durgapur – Rank 49
9. NIT Silchar – Rank 50
10. NIT Patna – Rank 53
The NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) evaluates institutes based on multiple indicators like Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. Such evaluations provide a critical yet important guide for young aspirants trying to crack the JEE Main. It complements NIT Trichy for its consistent performance across teaching, research, and placement holding its top position, while the rise of Rourkela inspires students to look forward to a strong research output and improved graduation outcomes.
NIT Trichy, Rourkela, Surathkal, and Calicut continue to be the flag-bearers of excellence, while some drawing attention to rising and fluctuating performances. Officials emphasize that the NIRF rankings should be used as a reference point for applicants when shortlisting colleges. The improving academic environment with inclusivity, infrastructure, and industry perception are vital in making an informed decision for higher education.
