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IIT Delhi Ranking 2026
The IIT Delhi ranking 2026 depends on the list you read. It is 4th in India by NIRF Overall and 118th in the world by QS. The tabs below give the IIT Delhi ranking details for each list.
NIRF is the national ranking of the Ministry of Education. It scores teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach and perception out of 100. It ranks colleges Overall and by category, once a year. Use it to compare IIT Delhi with other Indian colleges.
A strong IIT Delhi ranking in one list does not mean the same in the other. These IIT Delhi ranking details show each list with its year and score.
What Is the IIT Delhi Ranking in India?
The IIT Delhi ranking in India is 4th in NIRF 2025 Overall and 2nd in NIRF 2025 Engineering. It is 3rd among research institutions and 4th in Management. IIT Delhi says it is the No. 1 Indian institute in QS 2027, at 118th.
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Which Ranking Should You Use to Choose a College?
Use NIRF for a comparison with other Indian colleges and QS for a world view. For B.Tech, read the NIRF Engineering list and the QS subject rank of your branch. The IIT Delhi ranking in India matters less than the branch cutoff you can reach.
Is IIT Delhi Tier 1?
India has no official tier list for colleges. By the IIT Delhi national ranking in NIRF 2025, it sits in the top four Overall and the top two in Engineering. Only IIT Madras ranked above it in Engineering.
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IIT Delhi Ranking Highlights 2026
The IIT Delhi ranking highlights are 2nd in Engineering, 3rd in Research, 4th Overall and 118th in QS 2027. The NIRF figures are for the 2025 edition. The QS figure is for the 2027 edition, released on 18 June 2026. The IIT Delhi national ranking is 2, 3 and 4 in the three NIRF lists for engineering, research and overall. The IIT Delhi ranking 2026 in QS is the world view.
Rank 2
NIRF Engineering
2025 edition, score 85.74
Rank 3
NIRF Research
2025 edition, score 80.42
Rank 4
NIRF Overall
2025 edition, score 80.67
Rank 118
QS World University Rankings
2027 edition, up from 123
IIT Delhi was also 7th in NIRF 2025 Innovation.
IIT Delhi NIRF Ranking 2025
The IIT Delhi NIRF ranking 2025 is 2 in Engineering, 3 in Research, 4 in Overall and 4 in Management. NIRF scores each institute out of 100 on five parameters. Each IIT Delhi national ranking category has its own score. The NIRF 2025 Engineering list is the one most B.Tech applicants use.
| NIRF 2025 category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 2 | 85.74 |
| Research | 3 | 80.42 |
| Overall | 4 | 80.67 |
| Management | 4 | 78.94 |
What Is the IIT Delhi NIRF Ranking 2026?
There is no IIT Delhi NIRF ranking 2026 yet. The NIRF 2026 list had not been released by 6 October 2026. IIT Delhi has submitted its 2026 data to NIRF. When the IIT Delhi NIRF ranking 2026 appears, check the Engineering category first. Use the NIRF 2025 ranks until then.
The tabs show the five parameter scores behind each IIT Delhi NIRF ranking. TLR is teaching, learning and resources. RPC is research and professional practice. GO is graduation outcomes. OI is outreach and inclusivity.
TLR 80.52, RPC 86.67, GO 74.71, OI 63.54, Perception 92.23. Total 80.67, rank 4.
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Why Is the IIT Delhi Overall Rank 4 and Not 2?
The graduation outcome score holds the IIT Delhi ranking in Overall down. IIT Delhi scored 74.71 on GO in the Overall list. IIT Bombay scored 86.04 and IIT Kanpur 82.01. IIT Delhi scored 92.23 on perception, higher than IIT Bombay at 83.35.
Is IIT Delhi Ranked in NIRF Management?
Yes. The IIT Delhi ranking in Management is 4th in NIRF 2025, at 78.94. Only IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Kozhikode ranked above it. It is ahead of IIM Lucknow, which scored 77.97.
IIT Delhi QS Ranking 2027
IIT Delhi is 118th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up five places from 123rd. QS announced the list on 18 June 2026. IIT Delhi says 118 equals the highest global position an Indian institution has held in QS. The IIT Delhi ranking in QS has improved in each of the last three editions. These IIT Delhi ranking details come from the institute's own releases.
QS 2024 edition
Rank 197
The starting point IIT Delhi uses for its four-year gain.
05 June 2024
QS 2025: Rank 150
Up 47 places on the year before.
19 June 2025
QS 2026: Rank 123
The highest rank IIT Delhi had reached until then.
18 June 2026
QS 2027: Rank 118
Up five places. A gain of 79 places in four years.
What Is the IIT Delhi World Ranking?
The IIT Delhi world ranking is 118th in the QS World University Rankings 2027. It was 123rd in the 2026 edition. QS is the list that places Indian institutes against universities abroad. The IIT Delhi ranking in India is separate, and it comes from NIRF.
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Is IIT Delhi Ranked 1 in India?
Both yes and no, depending on the list. IIT Delhi says it is first among Indian institutions in QS 2027. NIRF 2025 places IIT Madras first Overall and in Engineering, and IIT Delhi 4th and 2nd.
IIT Delhi QS Indicator Scores 2027
The IIT Delhi ranking rose most on the QS 2027 employer-related indicators. IIT Delhi published three indicator changes from the QS 2027 list. The accordion gives each one. The IIT Delhi release gives no other QS indicator details.
Employer Reputation: 39th in the World
IIT Delhi gained 11 positions. QS builds this indicator from a survey of global employers on which institutions give them the most job-ready graduates.
Employment Outcomes: Up 60 Positions
IIT Delhi gained 60 positions. The indicator reflects how well an institution helps graduates find jobs and become leaders in their fields. The release gives the gain and not the rank.
Citations per Faculty: Up 26 Positions
IIT Delhi gained 26 positions. The indicator measures citations per faculty member, which shows research impact. The release gives the gain and not the rank.
IIT Delhi Course-Wise Ranking 2026
The IIT Delhi ranking 2026 by subject comes from QS, and five engineering subjects are in the world top 50. The IIT Delhi national ranking in NIRF does not rank individual B.Tech branches. QS announced the subject list on 25 March 2026. IIT Delhi's Engineering and Technology category is 36th in the world, and IIT Delhi says it is the top Indian institute there.
| QS subject | 2026 rank | 2025 rank |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 36 | 47 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 44 | 61 |
| Computer Science | 45 | 64 |
| Chemical Engineering | 48 | 93 |
| Civil Engineering | 50 | 51-100 |
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What Is the IIT Delhi CSE Ranking?
IIT Delhi Computer Science is 45th in the QS Subject Rankings 2026, up from 64th in 2025. NIRF does not rank CSE alone, because it ranks Engineering as one category.
Which IIT Delhi Branch Has the Best Ranking?
Electrical Engineering has the best IIT Delhi ranking by subject, at 36th in QS 2026. In 2025 it was the only subject in the top 50. Computer Science gained 19 places to reach 45th, and Chemical Engineering gained 45 places.
IIT Delhi Ranking Comparison with Other IITs 2025
The IIT Delhi ranking in India is behind IIT Madras and IIT Bombay in NIRF 2025 Overall. In Engineering, only IIT Madras is ahead. NIRF uses one scale for every institute, so the scores compare directly. The IIT Delhi national ranking against other IITs is in the table. IISc Bangalore was 2nd Overall at 85.00.
| Institute | NIRF 2025 Overall | NIRF 2025 Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | Rank 1, 87.31 | Rank 1, 88.72 |
| IIT Bombay | Rank 3, 81.62 | Rank 3, 83.65 |
| IIT Delhi | Rank 4, 80.67 | Rank 2, 85.74 |
| IIT Kanpur | Rank 5, 77.25 | Rank 4, 81.82 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Rank 6, 73.99 | Rank 5, 78.69 |
| IIT Roorkee | Rank 7, 71.73 | Rank 6, 75.44 |
Is IIT Delhi Better than IIT Bombay?
It depends on the list. IIT Delhi beats IIT Bombay in NIRF 2025 Engineering, 85.74 against 83.65. It trails IIT Bombay Overall, 80.67 against 81.62. Compare the branch you want, because a gap of one or two points matters less than the branch.
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Which IIT Has the Best Ranking in India?
IIT Madras has the best IIT ranking in India in NIRF 2025. It is 1st Overall at 87.31 and 1st in Engineering at 88.72. IISc Bangalore is not an IIT, and it was 2nd Overall. IIT Delhi has the second best Engineering score among the IITs.
Is IIT Delhi Better than IIT Madras?
No, not in NIRF 2025. IIT Madras is ahead of IIT Delhi in both lists. It scored 87.31 Overall against 80.67, and 88.72 in Engineering against 85.74. The IIT Delhi ranking is 4th Overall and 2nd in Engineering.
Is IIT Delhi Better than IIT Kanpur?
In NIRF 2025, yes. The IIT Delhi ranking is 4th Overall at 80.67 and 2nd in Engineering at 85.74. IIT Kanpur is 5th Overall at 77.25 and 4th in Engineering at 81.82.
Commonly asked questions
Answers to what readers ask most often.
Q: What is the IIT Delhi ranking 2026?
The IIT Delhi ranking 2026 is 118th in QS World University Rankings 2027 and 2nd in NIRF 2025 Engineering. Data Sources: IIT Delhi press release, 18 June 2026; NIRF India Rankings 2025.
Q: What is the IIT Delhi NIRF ranking?
The IIT Delhi national ranking in NIRF 2025 is 4th Overall, 2nd in Engineering, 3rd in Research and 4th in Management. Data Sources: NIRF India Rankings 2025.
Q: How many places did IIT Delhi gain in QS in four years?
IIT Delhi gained 79 places, from 197th to 118th. Data Sources: IIT Delhi press release, 18 June 2026.
Q: Is IIT Delhi ranked 1 in NIRF Engineering?
No. IIT Madras is 1st at 88.72 and IIT Delhi is 2nd at 85.74. Data Sources: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Engineering.
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