Indian Institute of Technology Madras
(IIT Madras)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1959
Campus Size
617.00 Acres
Total Students
11,500
Faculty
600
Student-Faculty
19:1
IIT Madras Rankings and Global Academic Recognition
Indian Institute of Technology Madras is recognized as one of India's premier engineering institutions and consistently features prominently in major national and international ranking systems. The institute has established a strong reputation for academic excellence, research output, and industry placements, reflected in its performance across multiple authoritative ranking frameworks that assess engineering colleges globally.
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), administered by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, IIT Madras ranks among the top engineering institutions in the country. The institute regularly achieves high positions in NIRF's engineering category, demonstrating its commitment to quality education, research innovation, and institutional development. NIRF rankings evaluate institutions based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception metrics.
On the international stage, IIT Madras appears in the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings, establishing its presence among globally recognized academic institutions. These international assessments evaluate the institute's research contributions, faculty quality, and graduate employability. The strong performance of IIT Madras across these diverse ranking systems underscores its position as a leading technical education provider in South Asia and reflects the institution's dedication to producing graduates who excel in their respective fields and contribute meaningfully to society and industry.
IIT Madras Rankings 2025
IIT Madras is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #1 in Engineering and #1 in Overall by NIRF; #1 in Overall by QS India.
NIRF
#1
Engineering · 2025
Score: 91.10
QS India
#1
Overall · 2025
Score: 87.20
NIRF Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework by the Ministry of Education, Government of India
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #1 |
91.10
|
- |
| Overall | 2025 | #1 |
89.93
|
- |
| Engineering | 2024 | #1 |
90.60
|
— |
| Overall | 2024 | #1 |
89.43
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 2 unchanged
QS India Rankings
Quacquarelli Symonds Indian University Rankings
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2025 | #1 |
87.20
|
- |
| Overall | 2024 | #1 |
86.70
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 unchanged
How IIT Madras Compares
NIRF Engineering Rankings - Top 10 Institutions
| Institution | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank | Score | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | - | - | - | |
|
IIT Madras
|
#1 | #1 | 91.10 | - |
| #2 | #3 | 89.80 | 1 | |
| #3 | #3 | 83.65 | - | |
| #4 | #3 | 86.70 | 1 | |
| #5 | #6 | 85.10 | 1 | |
| #6 | #6 | 82.90 | - | |
| #7 | #8 | 80.50 | 1 | |
| #8 | #7 | 78.60 | 1 | |
| #9 | #11 | 77.40 | 2 |
Latest News about IIT Madras
IIT Madras Launches India's First On-Campus Quantum Computing Research Centre
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Madras Placement Season 2025-26 Records Highest-Ever Average Package
Apr 22, 2026
IIT Madras Retains Top Spot in NIRF Engineering Rankings for 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - IIT Madras Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of IIT Madras in 2025?
IIT Madras is ranked #1 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and #1 in NIRF Overall. It has held the #1 NIRF Engineering position for multiple consecutive years - the longest streak of any Indian engineering institution. IIT Madras scored the highest among all engineering colleges in research, teaching, and graduation outcomes parameters.
Q: What is IIT Madras's QS World University ranking?
IIT Madras is ranked #227 in QS World University Rankings 2025. While this is lower than IIT Bombay (#118) and IIT Delhi (#150) in QS, IIT Madras's NIRF #1 position reflects its dominance in the Indian context. The QS-NIRF gap is partly due to QS's heavier weighting on international faculty/student ratios and employer surveys from Western markets.
Q: How does IIT Madras compare with IIT Bombay in rankings?
IIT Madras leads in NIRF Engineering (#1 vs IIT Bombay's #3) and NIRF Overall (#1 vs #3). However, IIT Bombay leads in QS World Rankings (#118 vs #227) and global employer reputation. IIT Madras excels in research output, industry-funded projects, and core engineering placements, while IIT Bombay leads in international collaborations and startup ecosystem.
Q: Is IIT Madras an Institute of Eminence?
Yes, IIT Madras was designated as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India. This grants greater academic, financial, and administrative autonomy. IIT Madras also holds NAAC A++ accreditation and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961.
Q: What makes IIT Madras #1 in NIRF?
IIT Madras's #1 NIRF ranking is driven by its exceptional performance in research and professional practice (RPC), high graduation outcomes, strong industry-funded research projects, and consistent placement records. The institute also benefits from its Research Park - India's first university-based research park - which houses 100+ companies and creates a strong academia-industry bridge.
Q: What is IIT Madras's ranking in specific engineering subjects?
IIT Madras is highly ranked in specific engineering subjects globally: Mechanical Engineering (#51-100 QS), Electrical Engineering (#51-100 QS), Chemical Engineering (#51-100 QS), and Computer Science (#101-150 QS). Domestically, IIT Madras's Mechanical, Aerospace, and Ocean Engineering departments are considered among the strongest in India.