National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is a comprehensive system for evaluating and ranking higher educational institutions across the country. It assesses institutions based on key parameters such as teaching, learning and resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. The importance of NIRF lies in promoting transparency, accountability, and healthy competition among institutions, thereby encouraging continuous improvement in academic quality and research output. It also serves as a valuable guide for students and stakeholders in making informed decisions about higher education, while motivating institutions to align with global standards and contribute effectively to national development.

Year

Engineering

Management

Architecture

Research

Overall

Innovation

Sustainability

2025

9

57

9

33

30

Rank -band: 11-50

Rank -band: 11-50

2024

9

51

8

31

31

-

-

2023

9

35

4

22

21

-

-

2022

8

39

5

23

21

-

-

2021

9

48

7

35

23

-

-

2020

9

35

8

-

24

-

-

2019

10

17

7

-

24

-

-

2018

11

-

-

-

31

-

-

2017

11

-

-

-

34

-

-

2016

12

-

-

-

-

-

-

Data submitted for NIRF

The data submitted by the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli for NIRF 2026 reflects a comprehensive and transparent presentation of the Institute’s academic, research, and administrative performance. It encompasses key parameters such as teaching–learning resources, research and professional practices, graduation outcomes, outreach and inclusivity, and perception. The submission highlights the Institute’s consistent commitment to academic excellence, quality research output, strong industry collaboration, and inclusive growth. Careful validation and compilation of data from various departments and administrative units ensure accuracy and alignment with the guidelines of the National Institutional Ranking Framework, thereby reinforcing the Institute’s credibility and standing at the national level.

2026NEW

Year Data Submitted
2026 Overall Engineering Architecture Management Innovation Sustainability

 

Please send your feedback / comments pertaining to the data submitted for NIRF at nirf@nitt.edu

Data submitted for NIRF (Previous)

Year Data Submitted
2025 Overall Engineering Architecture Management Innovation Sustainability
2024 Overall Engineering Architecture Management Innovation -
2023 Overall Engineering Architecture Management - -
2022 Overall Engineering Architecture Management - -
2021 Overall Engineering Architecture Management - -
2020 Overall Engineering Architecture Management - -
2019 Overall Engineering Architecture Management - -
2018 Overall Engineering - - - -
2017 Overall Engineering - - - -
2016 - Engineering - - - -

NIRF (Data & Parametric Score)

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) data provides a comprehensive basis for evaluating the performance of higher educational institutions across India through a set of well-defined parameters. The NIRF parametric scores are derived from key criteria such as Teaching, Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Perception (PR). Each parameter is assigned a specific weightage, and institutions are assessed based on quantitative and qualitative data submitted annually. These scores collectively reflect the academic quality, research productivity, student success, inclusivity, and overall reputation of an institution, thereby enabling transparent and objective ranking at the national level.

Year

NIRF Data

NIRF Parametric Scores

2025

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

2024

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

2023

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

2022

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

2021

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

2020

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

-

2019

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

-

2018

Overall

Engineering

-

-

Overall

Engineering

-

-

-

2017

Overall

Engineering

-

-

Overall

Engineering

-

-

-

2016

-

Engineering

-

-

 -

Engineering

-

-

-

 

NIRF Certificates

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Certificate is a mark of institutional excellence awarded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, recognizing higher education institutions for their performance across key parameters such as teaching, learning, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Receiving a NIRF Certificate signifies that an institution meets nationally benchmarked standards of quality and accountability, thereby enhancing its credibility among students, parents, employers, and academic peers. Furthermore, a strong NIRF ranking strengthens the institution’s reputation at both national and international levels, attracting talented students, faculty, and collaborative opportunities, while also contributing to informed decision-making for prospective students seeking quality education.
 

Year

NIRF Certificates

2025

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

Innovation

SDG Institutions

2024

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

-

-

2023

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

-

-

2022

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

-

-

2021

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

Research

-

-

2020

Overall

Engineering

Architecture

Management

-

-

-

2019

Overall

Engineering

-

-

-

-

-

2018

Overall

Engineering

-

-

-

-

-

2017

Overall

Engineering

-

-

-

-

-

Contact Details:

Data Insights and Rankings
National Institute of Technology
Tiruchirappalli - 620 015
Tamil Nadu, India

Telephone : +91 (431) 2503992 (Office)
Fax : +91 (431) 2500133 (O/o the Director)
E-Mail: dit@nitt.edu