NIT Rourkela Climbs Significantly in Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking 2024
NIT Rourkela celebrates its remarkable performance in the latest Times Higher Education
Asia University Ranking for 2024. The institution has surged ahead to secure the impressive
189th position among Asian Universities, marking a significant advancement from its
previous position (Year 2023) which was in the ‘Band of 301-350’ rank. Additionally, NIT
Rourkela has secured the notable 15th rank among Indian universities. This year, 91 Indian
universities have been featured in the rankings.
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela, expressed his delight at the
institute's latest achievement, stating, "We are immensely pleased with our progress in the
Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking. This achievement is a testament to the
dedication and perseverance of our faculty, staff, and students in upholding the highest
standards of academic excellence and research innovation. It motivates us to redouble our
efforts in pursuit of our mission to empower future generations of leaders and innovators and
contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and society. I am also happy to
announce that Computer Science and Engineering Department at NITR is starting a new
undergraduate programme in Artificial Intelligence from this academic year (2024-25). "
Expressing his joy, Prof. Krishna Dutta (Professor in Charge of Ranking and Accreditation
Committee, NIT Rourkela) said, “The Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking’s
holistic approach ensures the methodological and balanced comparisons available, providing
valuable insights into the strengths and contributions of each institution. I extend my heartfelt
congratulations to our team whose diligent efforts in gathering and organizing the necessary
data have resulted in this impressive ranking this year. As a premier engineering institution in
India, NIT Rourkela will continue to shape the future of higher education and empower
students to excel in their respective fields.”
Released on May 1, 2024, the Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking is a
comprehensive assessment that evaluates universities across all core missions, including
teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook.