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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Ropar ranked 12th among top engineering colleges in India
Ropar: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has secured the 12th position in the top engineering colleges in India 2025 rankings released by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). Out of over 2,500 engineering institutions assessed nationwide, IIT Ropar stood out for its strong performance in research, innovation, and academic excellence. The IIRF rankings are known for their rigorous methodology, evaluating institutions on parameters such as placement performance, teaching-learning resources, research output, industry integration, future orientation, and international outlook. IIT Ropar's placement in the top 15 highlights its growing reputation among the country's premier technology institutes. Reacting to the achievement, Prof Rajeev Ahuja, director of IIT Ropar, said, "IIT Ropar should lead in research and innovation; we have all the ingredients to become the most innovative institute in the country. We are committed to pushing boundaries, advancing research, and fostering indigenous manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo The institute is actively involved in several major national-level projects, including a PAIR grant collaboration with seven other institutions, FIST projects, and the establishment of a technology development hub and a deep-tech accelerator funded by the department of science and technology (DST). IIT Ropar is also home to a Technology Business Incubation Center supporting startups and innovators in fields such as defence, semiconductors, and smart agriculture. One of its flagship initiatives, a ministry of education-supported Center of Excellence in digital agriculture, is driving AI-based solutions for precision farming and environmental sustainability. These projects are positioning the institute at the forefront of India's digital and green transformation. Key Achievements: Attracted Rs 600 crore in research funding over the past year from various government and industry sources Published 1,056 research papers in 2024, nearly double the 530 papers published in 2020 Earned a 5-star 'Eat Right Campus' rating from FSSAI, reinforcing its commitment to health and sustainability Demonstrated leadership in cutting-edge domains such as AI, quantum technology, cyber-physical systems, digital agriculture, and energy efficiency MSID:: 121850083 413 | Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Science
- New Indian Express
IIT Ropar ranks 12th among 2,500 engineering institutes in India in IIRF 2025 rankings
CHANDIGARH: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar has been ranked 12th among 2,500 engineering institutes across the country in the Top Engineering Colleges in India 2025 ranking released by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF). Prof Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Ropar, said, "This prestigious ranking, which evaluates over 2,500 institutions across India, underscores IIT Ropar's growing stature as a powerhouse of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovation. We should lead in research and innovation- we have all the ingredients to become the most innovative institute in the country. We are committed to pushing boundaries, advancing research, and fostering indigenous manufacturing to reduce reliance on imports.' The institute's ascent to rank 12 reflects its strong performance across seven key parameters - placement performance, teaching-learning resources and pedagogy, research (volume, income, and reputation), industry income and integration, placement strategies and support, future orientation, and external perception and international outlook. The Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) evaluates over 2,500 institutions across India, assessing them on parameters such as faculty quality, research output, industry collaboration, infrastructure, and student satisfaction. According to the latest rankings, IIT Ropar is placed among IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Kanpur, surpassing several established engineering colleges in India. IIT Ropar is emerging as a research and technological innovation leader, particularly in defence and security, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, semiconductor technology, quantum, agriculture and water management, artificial intelligence and data science, and cyber-physical systems (CPS).
