NIT Tiruchirappalli: NIRF Rankings Over the Last 5 Years

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli, commonly known as NIT Trichy, has long been a prestigious institution in India’s higher education landscape. Established in 1964 as Regional Engineering College through a partnership between the Government of India and the Government of Tamil Nadu, it was granted Deemed University status in 2003 and declared an institution of national importance under the National Institute of Technology Act, 2007.

Last year, NIT Trichy was assigned to inspect all towers of Srirangam temple and submit report on its stability

NIRF 2023 Rankings

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, NIT Trichy secured the fourth rank in the Architecture category, a notable achievement. However, it experienced a slight decline in the Engineering category, dropping to 9th place from 8th in 2022.

Despite this minor dip in engineering, NIT Trichy saw improvements in other areas. The institution enhanced its NIRF standing in Architecture, Management, and Research categories while maintaining its 21st position in the overall rankings, consistent with the previous year.

QS World Rankings

On the global stage, NIT Trichy achieved 24th place in the QS World Rankings for India and 281st in the QS Asian University Rankings in 2023. This reflects the institution’s growing international reputation.

Performance Metrics

For the NIRF Engineering category in 2023, NIT Trichy scored 91.68 out of 100 in Teaching, Learning, and Resources (TRL), 61.45 in Research and Professional Practice (RPC), 78.28 in Graduation Outcomes (GO), 65.86 in Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and 67.98 in Perception. Despite a slight drop in overall rank, these scores highlight the institute’s strong performance across various metrics.

Academic Offerings

NIT Trichy continues to be a leading center for architecture, engineering, and management education. It offers ten undergraduate programs, 26 postgraduate courses across various disciplines, and Ph.D. programs in all engineering departments.

Conclusion

NIT Tiruchirappalli’s consistent performance in both national and global rankings underscores its status as a premier institution. While there was a minor shift in its engineering ranking, the institute’s overall and subject-specific achievements demonstrate its continued excellence in education and research.