Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), recognized as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ (IoE), retained the top honours in the 2024 National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) rankings of the Ministry of Education, Government of India released on August 12. IIT Madras retained its No. 1 ranking in the ‘Overall’ category for the Sixth Consecutive Year and in ‘Engineering’ Category for the Ninth Consecutive Year, right from the first edition of the Rankings in 2016.
Congratulating all the stakeholders, from students to faculty, alumni and non-teaching staff for their hard work that has resulted in such extraordinary performance, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “This ninth consecutive NIRF top ranking is more than just an accolade; it’s a validation of our dedication to producing world-class talent and driving impactful research that addresses national and global challenges. We are humbled by this recognition and remain committed to serving the nation through education and innovation.”
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has retained #7 position in the ‘Engineering’, #9 in the ‘Overall’ and gained #10 in the ‘Research’ category. Congratulating the Institute on its performance, Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “Retaining our position in the NIRF rankings is a significant achievement that highlights the unwavering dedication and relentless efforts of our entire IIT Guwahati community, including faculty, students, and staff. This consistency in our performance underscores our commitment to excellence in education, cutting-edge research, and impactful innovation. This recognition not only inspires us to uphold our standards but also motivates us to reach even greater heights in the years to come, further solidifying IIT Guwahati’s position as a leader in global academia.”
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has been ranked as the best management institute for the fifth consecutive year in the India Rankings 2024. Speaking on this achievement, Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA, said, “At IIMA, we are committed to upholding the highest standards in management education and research. We are thrilled to be recognised as the best management institute in India for the fifth consecutive year by the Ministry of Education’s NIRF 2024 rankings. This accolade underscores the exceptional education and pioneering research conducted by our faculty, which has a profound influence on business and public policy. While we take pride in this achievement, it fuels our determination to consistently pursue excellence in all our endeavours and contribute significantly to India’s growth narrative.”
IIM Kozhikode has achieved its career-best Rank #3 for the second consecutive year, continuing its remarkable ascent after breaking into the Top 3 for the first time in 2023, when it displaced older, legacy IIMs. Expressing his delight over this significant achievement, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIMK shared “Congratulations to the entire IIM Kozhikode community for their unwavering commitment to providing world-class management education. We remain dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in the field of academics and inspiring change among the business schools in India.”
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) 4th rank in the university category, making it one of the top 10 universities in the country. MAHE’s position moved to 4th from 6th last year, showing a consistent desire to improve and provide the best quality of education.
In overall India Rankings, MAHE has secured the position in top 20 varsities of the country standing at 14th position. Many of the constituent units of MAHE are also among the top 10 position under various disciplines. In dental category, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal secured 2nd position, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal stood at 8th position in pharmacy and in medical category, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal secured 9th position. Additionally, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore stood at 11th in dental category, MAHE secured 23rd position in research, and Manipal School of Architecture and Planning, Manipal stood at 28th in Architecture.
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), said, “Being included in the NIRF rankings is evidence of our steadfast dedication to academic achievement, creativity, and all-around growth. This honor is a testament to the combined efforts of our staff, teachers, and students to create a climate that promotes growth, learning, and research. We shall keep working to raise the bar for education and make significant contributions to society”.
MDI Gurgaon, has improved its national ranking, securing the 11th position, in the Management category up by two places from the 13th position in 2023. MDI Gurgaon’s perception score also saw a substantial rise, jumping from 21.91 in 2023 to 27.07 in 2024. The Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) metric also saw a positive trend, rising from 68.46 in 2023 to 71.06 in 2024. This shows that MDI is increasing its engagement with businesses and government and that inclusivity is at the core of MDI’s academic pursuits. Commenting on the improvement in its national rankings, MDI Gurgaon Director, Prof Arvind Sahay, said: “We remain committed to the idea of nurturing responsible business leaders who are well-equipped to navigate multiple challenges and business uncertainties. State of the art teaching and learning resources, top-notch research, and desirable placements are key drivers of excellence. We are also working on increasing our outreach, inclusivity and peer perception. This also shows in the improvement in our NIRF rankings”.
NMIMS Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management has been ranked among the top 10 institution in India in NIRF Rankings 2024. “It is a moment of pride and honour that SVKM’s NMIMS Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management. The ranking is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, and the achievement stems from our three-pronged approach: a strong focus on cutting-edge research, an industry-aligned curriculum that keeps pace with evolving trends, and our exceptional placement record,” said Dr. Jagannath Sahoo, Dean, SPPSPTM.
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has secured the 8th position in the Innovation category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. IIT Mandi has improved its rankings to #31 in the Engineering category and #72 in the Overall category this year.
Commenting on IIT Mandi’s achievement, Dr. Kumar Sambhav Pandey, Registrar, IIT Mandi, said, “We are thrilled to see IIT Mandi achieve the 8th position in the Innovation category of NIRF 2024. This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among our students and faculty. We are committed to pushing boundaries and contributing meaningfully to the nation’s technological advancements and innovation ecosystem.”
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has jumped 11 positions from last year’s ranking and is now the 27th top-ranking university. LPU’s Pharmacy discipline is 16th; Law is 19th; Agriculture and Allied Sectors is ranked 22nd; Architecture and Planning is ranked 24th; Management is 38th; Engineering is 50th; innovation 11 to 50 rank band and in Research Institutions in the top 44 institutions in India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, expressed pride in LPU’s achievements, stating, “We are delighted to see Lovely Professional University’s continued success in the NIRF Rankings. This recognition underscores our commitment to academic excellence and innovation in education. It is our collective effort, commitment to quality education, and passion for growth has brought us here today. Let us continue to strive for greatness and inspire each other to reach even greater heights.”
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), a Deemed University, has achieved a significant milestone in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2024 by securing a position in each of the nine categories it applied for. It claimed the first rank in dentistry for the third consecutive year, solidifying its leadership in this domain. Furthermore, SIMATS secured impressive positions in other categories: 11th in the University category, 12th in Medical, 13th in Law, 20th in Research, 22nd Overall, 53rd in Engineering, 74th in Management, and 11 /50 in Innovation among institutions. This remarkable accomplishment distinguishes SIMATS as the only institution to achieve this level of recognition in the current rankings, underscoring its commitment to excellence in education and research. “We are immensely proud of our students, faculty, and staff, whose unwavering dedication and hard work have been instrumental in earning this prestigious recognition,” said Dr. N.M. Veeraiyan, Chancellor, and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy, Pro Chancellor of SIMATS. “We are steadfast in our commitment to maintaining these high standards of excellence and pushing the boundaries of education and research across all disciplines.”
Emerging as a front-runner in higher education, KL Deemed now ranks 22nd among all government and private universities in India this year. In the Overall category, the University now stands at rank 40. The Engineering discipline is now ranking 35. The university has been recognized in the prestigious Band 11-50 in the Innovative category. Er. Koneru Satyanarayana, Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, stated, “The latest NIRF rankings affirm the hard work and dedication of our entire university community. These rankings are not merely numbers; they represent our ongoing commitment to create a transformative educational environment that fosters talent and innovation. Our unwavering focus on enhancing our educational standards is geared towards preparing our students for global challenges.”
The Salem-based Sona College of Technology has earned an impressive position in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 results announced on August 12, 2024, making it the only engineering college in the city—home to two dozen government and private engineering colleges—to achieve this distinction.
In addition to being counted among the top 200 engineering colleges in India, in the 151-200 rank band, the college, established in 1997, has been ranked among the top 50 ‘Innovation Institutes’ within a rank band of 11-50. It stands alongside well-known institutions such as the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, and the National Institutes of Technology at Calicut, Dhanbad, Ropar, and Varanasi, among others.
Chocko Valliappa, Vice Chairman of Sona College of Technology, said, “Sona College’s inclusion in the NIRF 2024 ‘Innovation Institutes’ spurs us to deepen our research outcomes and internship efforts by students to fortify our industry-academia connection.”
