National Institute of Technology Warangal
(NIT Warangal)Last Updated: Jun 10, 2026
Established
1959
Campus Size
250.00 Acres
Total Students
5,500
Faculty
280
Student-Faculty
20:1
NIT Warangal Rankings: NIRF and International Recognition
NIT Warangal Rankings & Accreditations
NIT Warangal (NITW) is one of the original Regional Engineering Colleges (1959) and among the most prestigious NITs in India. Ranked #21-28 in Engineering by NIRF, NIT Warangal holds NAAC A+ accreditation and has NBA-accredited programmes with 6-year validity. It is one of the few NITs appearing in THE World University Rankings.
Rankings Summary - Year-wise
| Ranking Body | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF Engineering | #28 | #21 | #21 |
| NIRF Overall | #63 | #53 | #45 |
| QS Asia | 771-780 (2026) | - | - |
| THE World | 1001-1200 (2024) | Not ranked | - |
Accreditations & Recognition
- NAAC: A+ grade (CGPA range 3.51-3.75).
- NBA: Multiple B.Tech programmes accredited - Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, and Electronics & Communication all have 6-year accreditation. Metallurgical & Materials Engineering has 3-year accreditation.
- 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 Warangal Rankings 2025
NIT Warangal is ranked by 2 major ranking bodies as of 2025. The institution is ranked #14 in Engineering by India Today; #15 in Engineering by NIRF. Compared to 2024, the institution has improved its position in 2 ranking categories.
India Today
#14
Engineering · 2025
Score: 75.00
NIRF
#15
Engineering · 2025
Score: 70.20
India Today Rankings
India Today Best Colleges Survey
| Category | Year | Rank | Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2025 | #14 |
75.00
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #15 |
74.40
|
— |
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 | #15 |
70.20
|
1 |
| Engineering | 2024 | #16 |
69.60
|
— |
2025 vs 2024: 1 category improved
How NIT Warangal 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 | |
| #9 | #11 | 80.50 | 2 | |
| #10 | #12 | 79.50 | 2 | |
| #11 | #10 | 78.00 | 1 | |
| #12 | #13 | 77.50 | 1 |
Latest News about NIT Warangal
NIT Warangal Launches M.Tech Programme in AI and Machine Learning from 2026-27 Academic Year
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Warangal Records 95% Placement Rate in 2025-26 Season with Highest Package of ₹1.2 Cr
Apr 22, 2026
NIT Warangal Retains NAAC A+ Accreditation Following Peer Team Assessment Visit
Apr 22, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions - NIT Warangal Rankings
Q: What is the NIRF ranking of NIT Warangal?
NIT Warangal is ranked #28 in Engineering by NIRF 2025 (down from #21 in 2023 and 2024). In Overall rankings, it stands at #63. Despite the NIRF rank fluctuation, NIT Warangal remains among the top 3 NITs by JEE Main cutoff competitiveness - its CSE cutoff (rank 2,186) is tighter than many higher-ranked institutes.
Q: Is NIT Warangal better than its NIRF rank suggests?
Yes. NIRF rankings weigh research output and perception heavily, where newer IITs have an advantage. By cutoff competitiveness (rank 2,186 for CSE vs NIT Calicut's 4,482), placement quality (₹88 LPA highest), and recruiter strength (300+ companies), NIT Warangal is consistently among the top 3 NITs. Its ₹1.27 Crore record offer (2025-26) is the highest ever at any NIT.
Q: What is the NAAC grade of NIT Warangal?
NIT Warangal holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Multiple B.Tech programmes are NBA-accredited with 6-year validity including Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and ECE.
Q: Does NIT Warangal have international rankings?
NIT Warangal is ranked 771-780 in QS Asia (2026) and 1001-1200 in THE World University Rankings (2024). Its international visibility is growing but currently lower than NIT Trichy or NIT Rourkela in global rankings.
Q: How does NIT Warangal compare to NIT Trichy and NITK?
By NIRF: Trichy (#9) > NITK (#17) > Warangal (#28). By CSE cutoff: Trichy (1,224) > NITK (1,615) > Warangal (2,186). By highest package: Warangal (₹1.27 Cr) > Trichy (₹64 LPA) > NITK (₹63.30 LPA). NIT Warangal excels in cutoff competitiveness and placement peaks but trails in NIRF research metrics.
Q: Is NIT Warangal good for ECE?
Excellent. NIT Warangal's ECE cutoff (rank 5,014 in 2024) is among the tightest for any NIT. In some years, NIT Warangal has been harder to crack for ECE than NIT Trichy. The ECE branch benefits from strong semiconductor and electronics recruiter presence (AMD, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments).