National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
(NIT Trichy)Last Updated: Jun 08, 2026
Established
1964
Campus Size
800.00 Acres
Total Students
7,000
Faculty
350
Student-Faculty
20:1
NIT Trichy Institutional Rankings and Academic Excellence in India
NIT Tiruchirappalli Rankings & Accreditations
NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) is the highest-ranked NIT in India and the only non-IIT institution consistently in the NIRF top 10 for Engineering. Ranked #9 in Engineering (NIRF 2024), NIT Trichy has held the #1 position among all 31 NITs for over nine consecutive years. It is also one of the few NITs to feature in QS World and THE World University Rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of NIT Trichy's national and international rankings.
Rankings Summary - Year-wise
| Ranking Body | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | #9 | #9 | #8 |
| NIRF Overall | #30 | #31 | #21 |
| NIRF Research | #33 | #31 | - |
| NIRF Architecture | - | #8 | - |
| QS World | 701-710 (2025) | 781-790 (2024) | - |
| QS Asia | 301-350 | 301-350 | - |
| THE World | 801-1000 | 801-1000 | - |
| THE Asia | 201-250 | 201-250 | - |
Accreditations & Recognition
- NAAC: A++ grade (highest grade; CGPA range 3.76-4.00) - NIT Trichy is one of very few NITs with A++ accreditation.
- NBA: All eligible B.Tech programmes are NBA-accredited including CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgical, Instrumentation, and Production Engineering. NBA is a Washington Accord full signatory (since 2014), making these degrees internationally recognised.
- Institute of National Importance: Designated under the NIT Act 2007.
Peer Comparison - Top 5 NITs
| Metric | NIT Trichy | NITK Surathkal | NIT Warangal | NIT Calicut | NIT Rourkela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | #9 | #17 | #28 | - | #13 |
| NIRF Engineering 2024 | #9 | #17 | #21 | #25 | #19 |
| NIRF Overall 2024 | #31 | #46 | #53 | #54 | #34 |
| NIRF Research 2024 | #31 | #42 | - | - | #30 |
| QS Asia (latest) | 301-350 | 441-450 | 771-780 | ~580-621 | #317 |
| THE World (latest) | 801-1000 | - | 1001-1200 | - | 601-800 |
| NAAC Grade | A++ | A++ | A+ | A+ | A (2016) |
NIT Trichy Rankings 2025
NIT Trichy is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #9 in Engineering by India Today; #9 in Engineering by NIRF. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 2 ranking categories.
India Today
#9
Engineering · 2025
Score: 80.50
NIRF
#9
Engineering · 2025
Score: 77.40
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #9 |
80.50
|
2 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #11 |
79.20
|
— |
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 | #9 |
77.40
|
2 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #11 |
76.10
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
How NIT Trichy 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 | |
| #7 | #8 | 82.30 | 1 | |
|
NIT Trichy
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#9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli Launches M.Tech Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Tiruchirappalli Records 95.4% Placement Rate in 2025-26 Season
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Trichy Retains Top-10 Position in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2025
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - NIT Tiruchirappalli Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Trichy?
NIT Trichy is ranked #9 in Engineering, #30 in Overall, and #33 in Research by NIRF 2025. It has been the #1 ranked NIT in the Engineering category for over nine consecutive years (2016-2025) and is the only non-IIT in the NIRF top 10 for Engineering.
Q: Is NIT Trichy in QS World Rankings?
Yes. NIT Trichy is ranked 701-710 globally in QS World University Rankings 2025 (improved from 781-790 in 2024). It is also ranked 301-350 in QS Asia University Rankings. NIT Trichy is one of only a few NITs featured in global QS rankings.
Q: What is the NAAC grade of NIT Trichy?
NIT Trichy holds NAAC A++ accreditation (the highest possible grade, with CGPA 3.76-4.00). All eligible B.Tech programmes are also NBA-accredited, making degrees internationally recognised under the Washington Accord.
Q: How does NIT Trichy rank among all NITs?
NIT Trichy is consistently ranked #1 among all 31 NITs in India by NIRF, cutoff competitiveness, and placement outcomes. It is the only NIT in the NIRF top 10 for Engineering. The next closest NITs are NITK Surathkal (#17) and NIT Rourkela (#13-19).
Q: Is NIT Trichy better than some IITs?
In NIRF Engineering rankings, NIT Trichy (#9) outranks several IITs including IIT Indore (#10), IIT BHU (#11), and IIT Roorkee (#13). Its CSE placements (₹23-27 LPA average) are comparable to mid-tier IITs. However, IIT Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur, and Kharagpur remain significantly ahead.
Q: What international rankings does NIT Trichy have?
NIT Trichy is ranked 701-710 (QS World 2025), 301-350 (QS Asia 2024), 801-1000 (THE World 2024), and 201-250 (THE Asia 2024). These place it among the top 3-4 NITs internationally alongside NITK Surathkal and NIT Rourkela.