Srinagar, July 14: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has improved its standing in the India Today Engineering Rankings 2026, registering progress in both the overall engineering colleges category and the Government Engineering Colleges category.
According to the latest rankings, NIT Srinagar has secured the 31st position among all engineering colleges in the country, including both government and private institutions.
In the Government Engineering Colleges category, the Institute has been ranked 21st at the national level.
The Institute has shown notable strength across key parameters, scoring 193.9 overall, including 181.2 in admissions, 91.9 in placements and 189.6 in fees and value, reflecting its growing academic reputation, improved student outcomes and continued excellence among India’s premier engineering institutions
Chairman NIRF NIT Srinagar, Prof. Babar Ahmad, described the improved ranking as a significant milestone for NIT Srinagar. Last year, the institute was ranked 32nd in the Engineering category and 23rd among Government Engineering Colleges.
This year’s rankings mark a notable improvement in both categories, reflecting the institute’s sustained progress in academic excellence, high-quality research, innovation, industry engagement, and overall institutional development.
He said the achievement is the result of the collective efforts of the faculty, students, researchers, staff, alumni, and all stakeholders who have contributed to strengthening the institute’s national standing.
In his message, Director, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, congratulated the faculty, students, researchers and non-teaching staff on the achievement and said the improved ranking reflects the institute’s collective commitment to excellence.
“This improvement in the India Today Engineering Rankings is a proud moment for the entire NIT Srinagar fraternity. It reflects the dedication and hard work of our faculty, students and staff. We will continue to focus on quality education, cutting-edge research, innovation and stronger industry-academia collaboration to further enhance the institute’s national standing,” he said.
Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman, said the improved ranking was the outcome of sustained efforts by every stakeholder associated with the institute.
“The ranking is a recognition of the consistent efforts being made to strengthen our academic ecosystem and institutional framework. We remain committed to improving research, infrastructure, student support and academic quality to achieve even greater milestones in the future,” he said.
Nodal Officer, NIRF, Dr. Vijay Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics said the improved performance in the India Today Engineering Rankings 2026 reflects the institute’s sustained efforts towards academic excellence, quality education and research.
He said the achievement was made possible through the collective contribution of the faculty, students, researchers and administrative staff, adding that the institute remains committed to further strengthening its academic and research ecosystem to improve its standing in future national rankings.
