Srinagar, August 19, 2025: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has achieved a notable milestone by securing the 32nd rank among engineering colleges across India in the India Today Engineering College Rankings 2025, marking a slight improvement from its 33rd position in 2024. This accomplishment underscores the institute’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and student development.In the category of Government Engineering Colleges, NIT Srinagar retained its 23rd position, while it climbed to 22nd place from last year’s 21st among Top Technical Universities in India. The institute’s performance was evaluated across multiple parameters, reflecting its strengths in admissions, placements, infrastructure, and innovation.Key Highlights of NIT Srinagar’s Performance
- Admissions & Student Quality: Scored 23, indicating a high standard of student intake.
- Placement & Career Progression: Also scored 23, showcasing robust career support and successful placements.
- Other key areas such as academics, research, infrastructure, and student development saw scores of 191.2, 190.2, 176.6, 92.6, and 184.9, respectively.
- The institute’s total score across all parameters was 835.5, with a cumulative benchmark of 533.7, resulting in an overall score of 1369.2.
Leadership and Faculty ContributionsDirector of NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, hailed the ranking as a “proud moment” for the institute. He attributed the success to strategic initiatives over the past year, including:
- Enhanced laboratory facilities to support cutting-edge research.
- Updated curricula to align with industry needs.
- Encouragement of innovative student projects to foster creativity.
- Active participation of faculty in national and international conferences, boosting the institute’s research profile.
“These initiatives, combined with the active participation of our faculty in research, have contributed significantly to our improved ranking. This achievement strengthens our resolve to maintain and exceed this performance in the coming years,” Prof. Kanaujia stated.Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman emphasized the institute’s dedication to academic and institutional excellence. “These rankings highlight our commitment to quality education and encourage us to further strengthen administrative processes and support for faculty and students,” he said.Collective Effort and NIRF Team’s RoleChairman NIRF, Prof. Babar Ahmad, credited the achievement to the collective efforts of students, teachers, and staff, stating, “This recognition belongs to everyone who contributes to making NIT Srinagar a hub of learning and innovation.”NIRF Coordinator Dr. Vijay Kumar highlighted the institute’s focus on upgrading laboratory infrastructure, revising curricula, and promoting creative student projects.
He expressed gratitude to the Director, Registrar, and the entire NIRF team, including Prof. Babar Ahmad and Junior Assistant Ajay Kumar, for their dedicated efforts in compiling and submitting data for the ranking process.Commitment to Future GrowthThe India Today Rankings 2025 recognition reinforces NIT Srinagar’s reputation as a leading technical education institute in the region. The institute aims to build on this achievement by continuing to invest in research, infrastructure, and student support systems to climb higher in future rankings.For more details on NIT Srinagar’s programs, admissions, and achievements, visit the official website at nitsri.ac.in
