Guwahati: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) in Assam has retained the number seven position in engineering, number nine overall, and gained number 10 in the research category in the ‘National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2024.’
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the ninth edition of NIRF rankings results on Monday (August 12). Announcing the results, the union minister congratulated all participating institutions for their efforts and achievements.
He highlighted that the ‘National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’ emphasises the importance of accreditation and rankings for all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India. This year, 6,517 unique HEIs participated in the rankings, with a total of 10,845 applications across various categories.
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Pradhan also extended special congratulations to the IITs for achieving a 20 per cent increase in gender parity in admissions.
Additionally, for the first time in IIT history, the Central government has prioritised the students with a passion for sports, all without compromising on merit. This marks a significant step forward in creating a more inclusive and well-rounded academic community.
Congratulating the premier institute on its performance, Director of IITG Prof Devendra Jalihal said, “Retaining our position in the NIRF rankings is a significant achievement that highlights the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our entire IITG community, including faculty, students and staff.”
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Prof Jalihal said that the IITG’s sustained ranking reflects the quality of its academic programmes, the strength of its research output, and the continuous efforts to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
“As we move forward, we remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing solutions to the pressing challenges of our time,” he added.
Prof Jalihal further said that this recognition not only inspires the institute to uphold its standards but also motivates it to reach even greater heights in the years to come, further solidifying IITG’s position as a leader in global academia.
On the international recognition front, IITG’s subjects in data science and petroleum engineering have been ranked among the top 100 globally in the ‘QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.’
Additionally, the institute has achieved rank 87 in the ‘Sustainable Development Goal 9’ (SDG 9) – industry, innovation and infrastructure globally in the ‘Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024.’
Moreover, the institute has gained rank 32 globally in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and overall 344 rank in the ‘QS World University Rankings 2025.’
Launched in 2015, the NIRF rankings are published annually by the Union Ministry of Education to assess the quality and performance of higher educational institutions across the country.
The ninth edition of NIRF, released in 2024, evaluates institutions under 15 categories based on parameters, including teaching, learning, resource quality, research, professional practice, graduation outcomes, outreach, inclusivity and peer perception.