Sustainability (QS Ranking)

NIT, Tiruchirappalli maintains a steadfast commitment to sustainability by integrating environmental responsibility, social impact, and institutional governance into its fundamental framework. Rather than treating sustainability as a standalone initiative, the institution embeds these principles within academic curricula, campus operations, and student engagement.
Policies have been established to govern energy consumption, water conservation, waste management, and procurement, ensuring that high-level objectives result in verifiable outcomes. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), student-led organizations and activities for the 2025–2026 academic year are structured to address various SDGs.
The Centre for Sustainability, constituted in December 2025, also reinforces this framework through guest lectures and other events. By facilitating the exchange of expertise between practitioners and students, these initiatives promote innovation and cultivate a community prepared to address the challenges of a resilient future.
The following links provide further insights into our sustainability initiatives and engagements.

Data / NIRF 2026 / Sustainable Institutions

IPR

Calendar year 2024 2023 2022
No. of Patents Published 20 15 3
No. of Patents Granted 27 27 10

Sponsored Research Details

Financial Year 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23
Total no. of Sponsored Projects 85 31 16
Total no. of Funding Agencies 29 12 9
Total Amount Received (Amount in Rupees) 178060681 66450451 52780816

Consultancy Project Details

Financial Year 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23
Total no. of Consultancy Projects 484 1207 156
Total no. of Client Organizations 110 89 96
Total Amount Received (Amount in Rupees) 59954496 56829777 61139738

PCS Facilities: Facilities of physically challenged students

Question Response
1. Do your institution buildings have Lifts/Ramps? Yes, more than 80% of the buildings
2. Do your institution have provision for walking aids, including wheelchairs and transportation from one building to another for handicapped students? Yes
3. Do your institution buildings have specially designed toilets for handicapped students? Yes, more than 80% of the buildings

Energy Generated & Consumed

Electricity Questionnaire
1. Practices to avoid misuse of electricity: Yes
2. LED Replacement Percentage: 60
3. BLDC Fan Replacement Percentage: 60
4. Defined norms for cooling/heating: Yes
5. Renewable electricity procurement: Yes
6. Additional energy reduction activity: Yes
Activity Details: Posters and Awareness Programme
Academic Year Total Electricity Consumed (kWh) Total Renewable Energy Installed (kWp) Total Renewable Energy Generated (kWh) Total Built-up Area (Sq. ft.)
2024-25 12682680.000 242.400 315956.000 2830734.000
2023-24 12516495.000 242.400 301500.000 2611882.000
2022-23 10637475.000 210.000 265000.000 2513790.000

Water Management

Water Questionnaire
1. Water conservation practices: Yes
2. Rainwater harvesting system: Yes
3. Wastewater treatment system: Yes
4. Water audit conducted: Yes
5. Low-flow fixtures installed: Yes
Academic Year Total Pump Power (HP) RWH Connected Area (Sq.ft.) Wastewater Treated (%) Total Taps Low-Flow Taps Total Rooftop Area (Sq.ft.)
2024-25 425.000 2544844.294 98.000 6540 4251 2544844.294
2023-24 383.000 2328371.501 98.000 6290 3750 2328371.501
2022-23 363.000 2245263.429 98.000 6290 3460 2245263.429

Waste Management

Waste Management Questionnaire
1. Does your institute have a waste segregation system? Yes
2. Does the institute practice composting? Yes
3. Are hazardous wastes handled properly? Yes
4. Does the institute have an e-waste management system? Yes
5. Are there initiatives for reducing single-use plastics? Yes
6. Any additional waste reduction activities? Yes
Financial Year Total Solid Waste (Tons) Horticulture Waste (Tons) Dry Waste (Tons) Wet Waste (Tons) Dry Waste Recycled (Tons) Bio/Food Waste Processed (Tons) Electronic Waste (Kg)
2024-25 220.49 59.74 41.13 179.36 26.73 179.36 581.75
2023-24 216.27 52.42 37.51 178.76 24.38 178.76 419.38
2022-23 218.99 53.32 40.17 178.82 24.10 178.82 380.53

Green Coverage

Green Coverage Questionnaire
1. Total land area of the campus: 777.770 Acres
2. Total green area in the campus: 532.720 Acres
3. Number of trees in the campus (more than 10 years old) 30043
4. Initiatives for improving green coverage (e.g., saplings planted, gardens, rooftop gardens): Yes
Financial Year Total Land Area (Acres) Green Area (Acres) Number of Trees Number of Saplings Planted
2024-25 777.770 532.720 30043 1565
2023-24 777.770 529.310 28843 6730
2022-23 777.770 514.940 24843 4380

Health & Well-Being

Health & Well-being Questionnaire
1. Availability of pedestrian-friendly areas on campus: Yes
2. Sports facilities and areas accessible to students and staff: Yes
3. Total campus area dedicated to health and wellness activities: Yes
4. Number of students participating in yoga or fitness programs: Yes
5. Additional initiatives promoting health and well-being: Yes
Financial Year Pedestrian Area (Acres) Sports Area (Acres) Total Campus Area (Acres) Yoga (Twice per Year) Yoga (Weekly)
2024-25 142.930 63.200 777.770 3671 1809
2023-24 142.490 60.700 777.770 3591 1628
2022-23 141.990 60.400 777.770 3590 1530

Sustainable Communities and Partnership

Community Questionnaire
1. Initiatives undertaken by the institute for community engagement: Yes
2. Programs promoting student participation in social initiatives: Yes
3. Measures taken to involve students in planting, cleanliness, and sustainability activities: Yes
4. Partnerships with local communities or NGOs: Yes
5. Events organized for community welfare: Yes
6. Any other community support activities undertaken by the institute: Yes
Financial Year Active Initiatives Students - Tree Plantation Students - Other Activities Students - Outside Campus Events Organized
2024-25 12 1100 1370 1112 284
2023-24 12 850 1420 965 270
2022-23 12 1000 950 585 257