IIT-Roorkee climbs 100 points in THE World University rankings 2019

​Hyderabad: Indian Institute of Roorkee has been adjudged third best university in India by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019 released on Wednesday. IIT-Roorkee climbed up 100 points from 501-600 in the previous year to 401-500 in the current year, in the best Universities group category. 

A total of 1258 institutions participated globally in the survey and were ranked on several parameters. It is noteworthy that IIT-Roorkee has achieved the top spot in the Industry income ranking nationally and is ranked worldwide at 81. Prof Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT-Roorkee, sharing his delight on this significant improvement in the Institute’s global ranking, said, "The work of IIT-Roorkee's faculty and students is getting increasing global recognition. It will be our endeavor to strive for further improvement in our performance. 

I congratulate the faculty, students and staff of the institute on this achievement ". Among all Engineering institutions in India, IIT Roorkee has been ranked 1st in “Architecture” and “Business & Management” and ranked 2nd in “Biological/Life Sciences” and “Earth Sciences”.