In the previous year, the Institute in Guwahati maintained a ranking between 151 and 200. Notably, it stands as the inaugural institution in public-private collaborations to achieve a rank below 200.
IIIT Guwahati, an institution of national significance situated in Assam, was founded in 2013 through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Government of Assam. In the latest National Institutional Ranking Framework report by the Ministry of Education, it secured a position in the 151-200 range for engineering institutions in 2025.
Since its inception in 2020, the Institute started at the 66th spot and has been on a downward trajectory ever since. In the previous year, the Institute located in Guwahati held a ranking between 151 and 200. Notably, it stands as the initial public-private partnership Institute to fall below the 200-rank mark.
IIIT Guwahati: NIRF Rankings
| Year | Rank under the engineering category |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 151-200 |
| 2024 | 151-200 |
The Institute’s official website states that their grades have been evaluated, revealing a decline of 2.89 points from the previous year. The Institute attributed this decrease primarily to a 2.91-point drop caused by an unfavorable faculty-student ratio. Despite maintaining a consistent faculty size, the increase in student numbers was highlighted as the contributing factor. The Institute emphasized the challenge of enhancing the faculty-student ratio, particularly as it relies solely on its revenue for operational purposes.
Analyzing the potential for advancement in the upcoming NIRF 2024 rankings, it was noted that there is room for enhancement in the Research and Professional Practice segment. While the quantity of publications is satisfactory, there is a need to elevate the quality to attain higher marks.
