Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
(IIT Guwahati)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1994
Campus Size
700.00 Acres
Total Students
7,500
Faculty
400
Student-Faculty
19:1
IIT Guwahati Rankings and Academic Recognition
IIT Guwahati is consistently ranked among India's top 10 engineering institutes and has shown steady improvement in both national and international rankings. In 2025, it holds NIRF #7 in Engineering (score: 80.50), QS India #8 (score: 76.80), and India Today #7 Engineering (score: 82.30). Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is the sixth IIT and has risen to become the premier technical institution in Northeast India.
Rankings Summary
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #7 (80.50) | #8 (79.50) |
| QS India | Overall | #8 (76.80) | #9 (75.80) |
| QS World | Overall | #395 | #421 |
| QS Asia | Overall | #72 | #78 |
| India Today | Engineering | #7 (82.30) | #8 (81.30) |
| THE World | Overall | 601-800 | 601-800 |
Accreditations
- NAAC A++ - highest possible grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council
- Institute of National Importance - established by Act of Parliament (Institutes of Technology Act, 1961)
- NBA Accredited - Individual B.Tech programmes accredited by the National Board of Accreditation
IIT Guwahati vs Peer IITs - Ranking Comparison 2025
| Ranking | IIT Guwahati | IIT Hyderabad | IIT BHU | IIT Indore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | #7 | #8 | #10 | #11 |
| QS India 2025 | #8 | #10 | #12 | #15 |
| India Today 2025 | #7 | - | #10 | - |
Bold = this institute. Source: Official NIRF, QS, India Today publications.
IIT Guwahati Rankings 2025
IIT Guwahati is ranked by 3 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #7 in Engineering by India Today; #7 in Engineering by NIRF; #8 in Overall by QS India. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 3 ranking categories.
India Today
#7
Engineering · 2025
Score: 82.30
NIRF
#7
Engineering · 2025
Score: 80.50
QS India
#8
Overall · 2025
Score: 76.80
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #7 |
82.30
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #8 |
81.30
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #7 |
80.50
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #8 |
79.50
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #8 |
76.80
|
1 |
| Overall | 2024 | #9 |
75.80
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
How IIT Guwahati Compares
India Today Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | #2 | 90.00 | 1 | |
| #3 | #4 | 89.50 | 1 | |
| #4 | #3 | 87.50 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 86.80 | 1 | |
| #6 | #5 | 84.50 | 1 | |
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IIT Guwahati
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#7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati Launches Northeast India's First Quantum Computing Research Centre
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Guwahati Records Best-Ever Placement Season with 98% Offers in 2025-26
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Guwahati Retains Top 10 Rank in NIRF 2025 Engineering Category
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIT Guwahati Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Guwahati 2025?
IIT Guwahati is ranked #7 in NIRF 2025 Engineering with a score of 80.50, improving from #8 in 2024. It is the highest-ranked IIT in Northeast India and consistently features in the top 10 engineering institutes nationally.
Q: What is IIT Guwahati's QS World University ranking?
IIT Guwahati is ranked #395 in QS World University Rankings 2025, improving from #421 in 2024. In QS India, it ranks #8 with a score of 76.80. In QS Asia, it holds #72. The improvement reflects growing research output and international faculty collaborations.
Q: How does IIT Guwahati compare with IIT Hyderabad and IIT BHU in rankings?
In NIRF 2025 Engineering: IIT Guwahati ranks #7, IIT Hyderabad #8, and IIT BHU #10. In QS India: IIT Guwahati leads at #8, followed by IIT Hyderabad (#10) and IIT BHU (#12). IIT Guwahati consistently ranks higher among the second-generation IITs due to its older establishment and stronger research infrastructure.
Q: Is IIT Guwahati an Institute of Eminence?
IIT Guwahati has not been designated as an Institute of Eminence (IoE). However, it is an Institute of National Importance by Act of Parliament and holds NAAC A++ accreditation. The IoE designation is currently limited to a select group of public and private institutions.
Q: What accreditations does IIT Guwahati hold?
IIT Guwahati holds NAAC A++ accreditation (highest grade), is an Institute of National Importance by Act of Parliament, and has NBA accreditation for individual B.Tech programmes. It is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Q: Has IIT Guwahati's ranking improved over the years?
Yes. IIT Guwahati has shown consistent improvement: NIRF Engineering rose from #8 (2024) to #7 (2025). QS World improved from #421 to #395. India Today Engineering improved from #8 to #7. The upward trend reflects investments in research, infrastructure, and faculty recruitment over the past decade.
Q: What is IIT Guwahati's India Today ranking?
IIT Guwahati is ranked #7 in India Today Best Engineering Colleges 2025 with a score of 82.30, up from #8 (81.30) in 2024. India Today evaluates colleges on perception, academic excellence, infrastructure, placements, and research parameters.