Top 10 IITs In India: See Where Your Dream College Stands

By: Ritesh Kumar | June 03, 2025

IIT Madras: Established in 1959, IIT Madras is renowned for its research, innovation, and academic excellence. Retained the top position in the Engineering category.

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IIT Delhi: Founded in 1961, IIT Delhi is a premier institute known for its cutting-edge research and industry collaborations. Secured the 2nd position in the Engineering category.

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IIT Bombay: Established in 1958, IIT Bombay is one of the most prestigious IITs, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Ranked 3rd in Engineering and 1st in Innovation.

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IIT Kanpur: Founded in 1959, IIT Kanpur is known for its strong emphasis on research and development. Secured the 4th position in the Engineering category.

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IIT Kharagpur: Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is the first IIT and offers a diverse range of programs. Ranked 5th in Engineering.

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IIT Roorkee: Founded in 1847 as Thomason College of Civil Engineering, it became IIT Roorkee in 2001. Ranked 6th in Engineering.

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IIT Guwahati: Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is known for its scenic campus and strong research output. Secured the 7th position in Engineering.

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IIT Hyderabad: Founded in 2008, IIT Hyderabad is one of the newer IITs but has quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach. Ranked 8th in Engineering.

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NIT Tiruchirappalli: Established in 1964, NIT Trichy is one of the top National Institutes of Technology in India. Secured the 9th position in Engineering.

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IIT (BHU) Varanasi: Formerly known as IT-BHU, it became IIT (BHU) in 2012. Ranked 10th in Engineering.

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