IIT Roorkee is ranked 6th in the NIRF 2025 Engineering ranking, as per the official National Institutional Ranking Framework list.

IIT Roorkee is ranked 1st in the NIRF 2025 Architecture & Planning category, maintaining its leadership in this discipline.

IIT Roorkee secured 7th position in the NIRF 2025 Overall ranking among top Indian institutions.

In the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Roorkee is placed at rank 339 globally, showcasing its international recognition.

Yes, IIT Roorkee is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in India. It is ranked 6th in NIRF 2025 Engineering, 6th in India Today 2025 Engineering, and 6th in Outlook-ICARE 2025 Government Engineering rankings.

Globally, IIT Roorkee features in the QS World University Rankings 2026 at rank 339, reflecting a strong and steady global standing.

IIT Roorkee’s ranking performance is based on NIRF parameters—Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research & Professional Practice, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity, and Perception—alongside QS indicators such as Research, Employability, Learning Experience, Global Engagement, and Sustainability.

Rankings from NIRF and QS are widely recognized. Both follow transparent methodologies with indicator-level weightings, making IIT Roorkee’s positions credible references for comparison.

In NIRF 2025 rankings, IIT Roorkee is 7th overall and 6th in Engineering. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Roorkee is ranked 339 globally, highlighting its strong national reputation and global presence.

IIT Roorkee is famous for being one of Asia's oldest technical institutions, established in 1847. It is renowned for excellence in civil engineering, research and innovation, entrepreneurship, and its 365-acre campus that fosters academic and cultural vibrancy.

Yes, IIT Roorkee is a Tier 1 IIT in India, part of the elite IIT system. It is known for world-class faculty, research output, high placement packages, and consistently strong NIRF and QS rankings.

Globally, IIT Delhi holds the highest position among IITs, ranked #123 in QS World University Rankings 2026, making it the top-ranked IIT worldwide.

According to NIRF 2025, IIT Madras is ranked No. 1 in both the Overall and Engineering categories, maintaining its leadership among Indian Institutes of Technology.

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is regarded as the best branch at IIT Roorkee due to its high cut-off ranks, top faculty, research opportunities, and excellent placements, followed by Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

MIT (USA) ranks higher globally in most international rankings due to funding, infrastructure, and global exposure. However, IITs like Delhi, Bombay, Madras, and Roorkee are among Asia’s best engineering institutes with competitive admissions and strong placement outcomes.

IIT Kharagpur often ranks higher than IIT Roorkee in national and global rankings and offers a wider range of programs. However, IIT Roorkee is equally prestigious, particularly strong in civil engineering and research output. The choice depends on branch preference.

The five relatively new IITs are IIT Indore, IIT Mandi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bhubaneswar, and IIT Ropar, established to expand IIT-quality education in India.

According to the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, Peking University is ranked Asia's No. 1 university due to its excellence in academics, research, and reputation.

In NIRF 2025, IIT Roorkee is ranked 7th overall in India, reflecting strong performance in teaching, research, perception, outreach, and graduation outcomes.

In the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Roorkee is ranked #339 globally, maintaining its international position similar to previous years.