IIT Bhubaneswar Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education

8 mins readUpdated on Jan 23, 2024 11:46 IST
IIT Bhubaneswar is a widely recognized institution in our nation. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. IIT Bhubaneswar ranking stood at #47 in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn.

IIT Bhubaneswar is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. IIT Bhubaneswar ranking stood at #47 in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. In the 'Engineering' category, IIT Bhubaneswar ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Students can check the top IIT Bhubaneswar ranks in this space.

Table of contents
  • IIT Bhubaneswar Ranking Highlights 2024
  • IIT Bhubaneswar NIRF Ranking 2023
  • IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • IIT Bhubaneswar QS World University Ranking 2024
  • IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • IIT Bhubaneswar Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
  • IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • IIT Bhubaneswar US News Ranking 2023
  • IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • IIT Bhubaneswar Ranking FAQs
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IIT Bhubaneswar Ranking Highlights 2024

IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, etc. These ranking bodies have given IIT Bhubaneswar good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the IIT Bhubaneswar rankings:

IIT Bhubaneswar National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Engineering 47
NIRF Overall 91
QS World University Rankings Asia 301-350
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 73
QS World University Rankings Top Global Universities 731-740
Times Higher Education Overall 1001–1200
US News University 40

IIT Bhubaneswar NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, IIT Bhubaneswar is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Engineering' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, IIT Bhubaneswar fell 11 ranks to #47 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. In the 'Engineering' category, IIT Bhubaneswar ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023.
It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, IIT Bhubaneswar fell 26 ranks to #91 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings. Candidates can refer to the table below for the IIT Bhubaneswar NIRF rankings:

Q:   What is the rank of IIT Bhubaneswar for its Engineering course?
A:

IIT Bhubaneswar is one of the top-ranked college for Engineering courses. The ranking trend of the university is presented below for reference:

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Q:   What rank is required in IIT JAM for IIT Bhubaneswar MSc admission?
A:

IIT Bhubaneswar MSc cutoff 2025 has been released for Round 1, wherein M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology was the most competitive specialsiation with a closing rank of 127 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course was M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences with a cutoff rank of 589. So, candidates seeking admission to any of the MSc course must secure a rank upto 589 to be eligible for IIT Bhubaneswar for MSc admission. 

IIT Bhubaneswar admissio to the MSc course is based on IIT JAM scores, followed by IIT JAM counselling process. Only candidates in the JAM 2025 Merit List based on JAM 2024 scorecard will be eligible to apply for admission. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the JAM 2025 first round cutoff list of all the MSc courses available at IIT Bhubaneswar: 

CourseIIT JAM Round 1 Cutoff 2025 
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Chemistry413
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Mathematics469
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Physics412
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Geology127
M.Sc. + Ph.D. in Atmosphere and Ocean Sciences589
IIT Bhubaneswar NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Engineering 28 36 47
Overall 58 65 91

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, IIT Bhubaneswar received #47 rank in the 'Engineering' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as SSN College of Engineering, and NIT Jalandhar for NIRF rankings under the 'Engineering' category. It is also compared with IIST and MNNIT Allahabad. Check out the year-by-year comparison of IIT Bhubaneswar with other top institutes:

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Engineering 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar 47
SSN College of Engineering 45
NIT Jalandhar 46
IIST 48
MNNIT Allahabad 49

IIT Bhubaneswar QS World University Ranking 2024

Throughout the years, IIT Bhubaneswar QS World University Ranking reveals that the institute is doing really well in various important aspects, like how good the education is, the research they do, how knowledgeable the teachers are, and how well the college runs overall. These positive rankings not only show that the institute has a good reputation but also that it excels in many different areas, as judged by the strict standards set by the QS World University Rankings. It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar's rank is #301, the same as last year's rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar fell 8 ranks to #73 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking.
IIT Bhubaneswar's rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, IIT Bhubaneswar climbed 70 ranks to #731 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Ranking. Students can check the table below for more details about the IIT Bhubaneswar ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

IIT Bhubaneswar QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2021 2022 2023
Asia 251-260 301-350 301-350
Southern Asia - 65 73
Top Global Universities 701-750 801-1000 731-740

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

IIT Bhubaneswar has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #301-350 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar 301-350
NIT Rourkela 291-300
AMU 291-300
NIT Trichy 301-350
Panjab University 301-350

IIT Bhubaneswar Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, IIT Bhubaneswar has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a stable trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2023, IIT Bhubaneswar's rank is #1001, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. View the table for the IIT Bhubaneswar rankings 2023:

IIT Bhubaneswar Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall - 1001–1200 1001–1200

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2023 ranking, IIT Bhubaneswar has achieved rank #1001–1200, while the GITAM University Vizag has been ranked at #1501. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar 1001–1200
GITAM University Vizag 1501
Annamalai University Chidambaram 1501
GJUST 1001–1200
IIT Dhanbad 1001–1200

IIT Bhubaneswar US News Ranking 2023

As per the US News ranking, IIT Bhubaneswar got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. Check the table for the IIT Bhubaneswar rankings 2023:

IIT Bhubaneswar US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 40

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

IIT Bhubaneswar has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #40 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

IIT Bhubaneswar vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar 40
Bharathiar University 38
Calcutta University 38
NIT Trichy 41
Amity University Noida 41

In summary, IIT Bhubaneswar has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

IIT Bhubaneswar Ranking FAQs

Q. How are IIT Bhubaneswar's courses ranked in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF rankings?

A. The 'Engineering' category at IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked #47 in 2023 by the NIRF, falling 11 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, 'Engineering' has displayed a decrease in its ranking. In 2021, the category held the #28 rank, which slipped to #36 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the rank of IIT Bhubaneswar by NIRF in 'Overall' category?

A. IIT Bhubaneswar is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last three years. From #58 place in 2021, the institute rank fell to #65 rank in the year 2022. The institute is ranked #91 in the year 2023 by the NIRF in the 'Overall' category, falling down 26 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the ranking of IIT Bhubaneswar in QS World University Rankings 2023 under 'Asia' category?

A. IIT Bhubaneswar achieved a rank of #301 in the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category 2024, the same as last year's rank. The ranking of the institute has fluctuated over the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. The year 2023 was challenging and the institute descended to #301 rank, while it was ranked #251 in the year 2022.

Q. What is the QS World University Ranking of IIT Bhubaneswar in 'Southern Asia' category?

A. The rank of IIT Bhubaneswar is #73 in QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category 2024, it fell 8 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has a drop in previous year's rankings, and in the year 2023, the institute got #65 rank, while in 2022, it was not ranked.

Q. What is the rank of IIT Bhubaneswar by QS World University Rankings in 'Top Global Universities' category?

A. IIT Bhubaneswar has shown instability in its rankings over the last three years. From #701 place in 2022, the institute rank fell to #801 rank in the year 2023. The institute is ranked #731 in the year 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Top Global Universities' category, climbing up 70 ranks from last year's rank.

Q. What is the rank of IIT Bhubaneswar by Times Higher Education in 'Overall' category?

A. IIT Bhubaneswar has shown stability in its rankings over the last two years. The institute is ranked #1001 in the year 2023 by Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category, the same as last year's rank. Although, it was not ranked in 2021.

Q. What is the US News ranking of IIT Bhubaneswar in 'University' category?

A. IIT Bhubaneswar was ranked #40 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

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Water Resources Engineering

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Geotechnical Engineering

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Climate Science & Technology

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Transportation Engineering

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3

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37

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Electrical

59

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Mechanical

48

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