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The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) continues to be recognized as one of India’s premier higher education institutions and a globally respected university. In the NIRF Rankings 2025, IIT Kharagpur maintained its strong presence across multiple categories — securing 6th place overall, 5th in Engineering, 5th in Research, and 4th in Innovation.
In the India Today Rankings 2025, IIT Kharagpur was ranked 4th among engineering institutes, underlining its academic excellence, research output, and successful career outcomes for students.
On the global stage, the QS World University Rankings 2026 placed IIT Kharagpur at 215th worldwide, reflecting its growing international recognition.
IIT Kharagpur has consistently been ranked by several national and international educational organizations for its high-quality academics, robust research programs, and industry-relevant curriculum.
IIT Kharagpur Rankings 2025 – Overview
IIT Kharagpur has consistently been ranked among the top institutions in India and abroad. Below is a quick summary of its 2025 rankings:
| Ranking Body | Category | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 2025 | 6 |
| NIRF | Research | 2025 | 5 |
| NIRF | Engineering | 2025 | 5 |
| NIRF | Management | 2025 | 12 |
| NIRF | Innovation | 2025 | 4 |
| India Today | Engineering | 2025 | 4 |
Parameter-Wise NIRF Engineering Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | 85.25 |
| Research and Professional Practice (RP) | 77.56 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 79.82 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 64.24 |
| Peer Perception | 74.57 |
Parameter-Wise NIRF Overall vs Management Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Overall Score | Management Score |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | 77.74 | 57.87 |
| Research and Professional Practice (RP) | 71.21 | 78.53 |
| Graduation Outcomes (GO) | 81.52 | 83.81 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 60.64 | 59.4 |
| Peer Perception | 69.51 | 33.51 |
Parameter-Wise NIRF Research Ranking 2025
| Parameter | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Research (QNR) | 71.84 |
| Qualitative Research (QLR) | 73.35 |
| Students & Faculty Contributions (SFC) | 79.5 |
| Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | 54.76 |
| Peer Perception | 60.94 |
IIT Kharagpur India Today 2025 Ranking Parameters
| Parameter | Total Score | Score Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Intake Quality & Governance (IQG) | 288 | 235.1 |
| Academic Excellence (ACE) | 264 | 232.5 |
| Infrastructure & Living Experience (ILE) | 240 | 213.5 |
| Personality & Leadership Development (PLD) | 120 | 90.8 |
| Placement & Career Progression (PCP) | 288 | 252.8 |
| Objective Score (O.S.) | 1200 | 1024.7 |
| Perceptual Score (P.S.) | 800 | 789.7 |
| Total Score (T.S.) | 2000 | 1814.4 |
Overall India Today 2025 Rank: 4
City: Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur QS World University Rankings 2026
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Kharagpur secured 216th position globally, showing consistent performance in international academic and research standards.
Key Highlights
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Worldwide Rank (2026): 216 (↑ from 222 in 2025)
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Region: Asia | Country: India
IIT Kharagpur QS 2026 Parameter-Wise Scores
| Parameter | Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Reputation (AR) | 42.5 | 278 |
| Employer Reputation (ER) | 78.6 | 109 |
| Faculty-Student Ratio (FSR) | 10.6 | 801+ |
| Citations per Faculty (CPF) | 97 | 55 |
| International Faculty Ratio (IFR) | 1.3 | 801+ |
| International Student Ratio (ISR) | 5.7 | 801+ |
| International Research Network (IRN) | 47.7 | 365 |
| Employment Outcomes (EO) | 77.8 | 201= |
| Sustainability (SUS) | 54.5 | – |
