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NIT Rourkela Ranking 2025: Engineering Category Improves to 13th Position
NIT Rourkela has achieved a notable 13th position in the Engineering category of the NIRF 2025 rankings, marking an improvement from its previous year's performance. This advancement reflects the institute's consistent efforts in academic and research domains.
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Engineering Category Ranking Trends
The National Institute of Technology Rourkela has shown a positive trajectory in the NIRF Engineering rankings over the past five years, demonstrating sustained growth.
| Year | Rank | Score | Research and Innovation (RPC) | Graduation Outcomes (GO) | Outreach and Impact (OI) | Perception (PR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 67.85 | 64.50 | 78.20 | 65.30 | 45.60 |
| 2024 | 19 | 62.15 | 60.12 | 75.50 | 63.40 | 42.90 |
| 2023 | 26 | 58.90 | 55.20 | 72.10 | 60.50 | 40.10 |
| 2022 | 32 | 56.45 | 52.80 | 70.30 | 58.70 | 38.50 |
| 2021 | 38 | 54.20 | 50.50 | 68.90 | 57.20 | 36.80 |
Subject Category Rankings Analysis
Beyond engineering, NIT Rourkela has secured high rankings in specialized categories, including Architecture, Sustainable Development Goals, and Research.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture and Planning | 7 | 72.50 |
| Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | 9 | 70.80 |
| Research | 30 | 61.20 |
| Overall | 34 | 59.10 |
Global Recognition and Rankings
While NIRF focuses on national performance, international assessments also place NIT Rourkela among global institutions, highlighting its academic and research contributions.
| Ranking Agency | Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| US News Best Global Universities | 2024 | Overall | 1468 |
Peer Institution Ranking Comparison
Comparing NIT Rourkela with other prominent institutions provides context for its national standing, particularly within the engineering and overall institutional categories.
| Institute Name | NIRF Engineering 2025 | NIRF Overall 2025 | QS World University Rankings 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIT Rourkela | 13 | 34 | 1468 |
| IIT Bombay | 1 | 1 | 126 |
| IIT Delhi | 2 | 2 | 155 |
| IIT Madras | 3 | 3 | 285 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 4 | 4 | 299 |
NIRF Score Component Breakdown
An analysis of the NIRF scoring parameters reveals the contribution of different aspects to NIT Rourkela's overall performance and its standing relative to peer institutions.
| Parameter | % Weightage (Engineering) | NIT Rourkela Score | Peer Median Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | 35% | 68.50 | 62.30 |
| Research and Productivity (RPC) | 35% | 64.50 | 58.70 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 20% | 78.20 | 70.10 |
| Outreach and Impact (OI) | 10% | 65.30 | 61.50 |
| Perception (PR) | - | 45.60 | 40.20 |
FAQs
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How has the ranking of NIT Rourkela changed over the years?
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NIT Rourkela ranked 13th in Engineering in 2025, up from 19th in 2024. Its overall rank in 2025 is 34th.
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Which categories does NIT Rourkela rank highly in for NIRF 2025?
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NIT Rourkela ranks 7th in Architecture, 9th in SDGs, 13th in Engineering, 30th in Research, and 34th overall in NIRF 2025.
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What was NIT Rourkela's NIRF Engineering rank in 2023?
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In the NIRF 2023 rankings, NIT Rourkela was placed 26th in the Engineering category.
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Does NIT Rourkela feature in global university rankings?
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Yes, NIT Rourkela was ranked 1468th in the US News Best Global Universities 2024 list.
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Is NIT Rourkela considered a top engineering institute in India?
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With its consistent high rankings in NIRF, particularly 13th in Engineering for 2025, NIT Rourkela is recognized as a leading engineering institute.
