IIT Madras ranks #1 in the Overall Category and #1 in the Engineering Category under the NIRF Ranking 2025 and Engineering categories from 2024 to 2025. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT Madras is placed #170, an improvement from #180 in 2026 Rankings, while securing #31 globally in Engineering & Technology in 2026.
In India, it was ranked #1 in BTech by NIRF, and #2 by IIRF. Internationally, IIT Madras continues to gain importance through rankings in QS and Times Higher Education, highlighting its growing global recognition.
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IIT Madras NIRF Ranking
IIT Madras consistently ranks at the top in NIRF rankings. It secured the #1 position in the Overall and Engineering categories from 2024 to 2025. The latest IITM NIRF Rankings are given in the table below:
IIT Madras QS World University Ranking
IIT Madras has shown consistent global recognition in the QS World University Rankings, securing rank #170 in 2027 and #180 in 2026. Mentioned below are the IIT Madras QS World University Rankings
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IIT Madras IIRF Rankings
IIT Madras NIRF ranking is #1 in the Overall Category and #1 in the Engineering Category for 2 consecutive years. In Research Institutions, it ranked #2 consecutively. In Innovation, it improved from #2 in 2024 to #1 in 2025, reflecting increased performance in startups, patents, and technology development.
IIT Madras Ranking FAQs
What is the IIT Madras NIRF Ranking?
IIT Madras has consistently topped the NIRF rankings, securing #1st position in Overall and Engineering categories from 2022 to 2025. It ranked #13th in Management, 2nd in Research, and #1st in Innovation in 2025, reinforcing its status as India’s leading institute in academics, research, and innovation.
What is the IIT Madras QS World University Ranking 2025?
IIT Madras was ranked 227th globally in QS World University Rankings 2025, improving from #278 in 2024. In 2026, it climbed further to #180th worldwide, marking one of its best performances to date and strengthening its global presence in research, teaching, and overall institutional reputation.
How has IIT Madras performed in IIRF Rankings 2025?
In the IIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Madras secured 2nd position in B.Tech and #19th in MBA, demonstrating excellence across both engineering and management disciplines.
How does IIT Madras rank according to Outlook 2024?
In Outlook 2024 Rankings, IIT Madras was ranked #1st in the B.Tech category, reflecting its dominance in engineering education.
What is IIT Madras’s position in The Week 2024 Rankings?
IIT Madras was ranked #2 overall and #3 in B.Tech category by The Week 2024 Rankings. This result reaffirms its status as a premier institution in India, maintaining excellence in academics, research, and innovation.
What is the QS BRICS ranking of IIT Madras?
IIT Madras was ranked #17th in the QS BRICS University Rankings 2020, placing it among the top institutions in emerging economies. This recognition highlights its contributions to innovation, impactful research, and academic excellence within the BRICS region, further boosting its visibility and reputation at the international level.
