S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Mandi has secured 8th position in the ‘Innovation’ category in NIRF 2024 rankings.
The NIRF rankings for 2024 were released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 12 August 2024. There is more to it than meets the eye.
Great Strides
In addition to its success in the Innovation category, the Institute has also made notable progress in other areas.
IIT Mandi has improved its rankings to #31 in the Engineering category and #72 in the Overall category this year.
Union Education Minister
While addressing the gathering, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said Ministry of Education has continuously incorporated feedback from HEIs to make the ranking process more progressive and transparent.
‘We are committed to further enhancing this mechanism to ensure greater transparency and fairness.’
‘I urge all public and private sector institutions to actively participate in the National Institutional Ranking Framework.’
This will not only help them benchmark their performance but also drive continuous improvement and excellence in the higher education sector, he said.
IIT Mandi Achievement
Dr. Kumar Sambhav Pandey, Registrar, IIT Mandi spoke the achievement of the institute.
‘We are thrilled to see IIT Mandi achieve the 8th position in the Innovation category of NIRF 2024.’
This recognition reflects our dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among our students and faculty, he said.
We are committed to pushing boundaries and contributing meaningfully to the nation’s technological advancements and innovation ecosystem, he said.
Ranking in the Tabular Format
| Engineering Category
Rank – #31 |
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| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | Research and Professional Practice (RPC) | Graduation Outcomes (GO) | Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | Perception |
| 74.90 | 41.80 | 79.03 | 70.51 | 19.90 |
| Overall Category
Rank – #72 |
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| Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR) | Research and Professional Practice (RP) | Graduation Outcomes (GO) | Outreach and Inclusivity (OI) | Perception |
| 65.48 | 38.39 | 61.96 | 70.37 | 10.87 |
Ninth Edition
The ninth edition of NIRF includes rankings across various categories such as overall, university, colleges, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, and architecture.
This year, three new categories have been introduced: open universities, skill universities, and state-funded government universities.
About NIRF
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an indigenous ranking system for higher educational institutions in India, outlining a methodology to rank institutions across the country.
For more details on the India Rankings 2024, please visit ‘https://www.nirfindia.org’
About IIT Mandi
IIT Mandi comprises nine academic schools and seven major research centers.
The schools include the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (SBBE), School of Chemical Sciences (SCS), School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (SMSS).
The other schools are, School of Physical Sciences (SPS), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCENE).
School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), and School of Management (SOM) are also among the schools in IIT Mandi.
The research centers are the Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC), Centre for Design and Fabrication of Electrical Devices (C4DFED), BioX Centre.
The other research centers are Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA Centre), Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR).
Centre for Quantum Science and Technology (CQST), and Centre for Human, Computer Interaction (CHCi) are also among the research centers.
The Institute offers eleven undergraduate programs across various streams.
The programs offered are, one M.A. program, ten M.Tech. programs, eleven Ph.D. programs, and one integrated Ph.D. (iPh.D.) program.
The unique, project-oriented B.Tech. curriculum is centered around a 4-year Design and Innovation stream.
Since its inception, IIT Mandi has been involved in over 460 R&D sponsored research projects and more than 150 consultancy projects.
The Institute houses the DST-sponsored IIT Mandi iHub and HCI Foundation (iHub; a Section-8 company) to promote research and technology development, skill development, startup innovation, and collaborations in the HCI and allied AI/ML areas in India.
Additionally, IIT Mandi Catalyst, the first tech-incubator in Himachal Pradesh, offers a low-cost, peaceful, and high-tech environment for early-stage startups.
Furthermore, a BIRAC-sponsored BioNEST Centre has been established at the Institute to foster biotechnology and healthcare innovation in the Himalayan region.