NIRF 2023: IIT Roorkee, NIT Calicut, IIT Kharagpur Retain Top Spots in Best Architecture and Planning Colleges Ranking

Introduction
The Ministry of Education recently released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 list, highlighting the best colleges in the Architecture and Planning category. This year, the category has been renamed to Architecture and Planning, and there have been some notable changes in the rankings. IIT Roorkee has secured the first position for the second consecutive year, followed by NIT Calicut in second place and IIT Kharagpur in third place. Let’s delve deeper into the rankings and explore the top institutions in this domain.
IIT Roorkee: Retaining the Top Position
IIT Roorkee has once again emerged as the top-ranking institution in the Architecture and Planning category, scoring an impressive 83.21 points. This achievement showcases the institute’s commitment to excellence in architectural education and research. Despite a minor decline in its score compared to the previous year, IIT Roorkee continues to uphold its reputation as a leading institution in this field.
NIT Calicut: Consistently Strong Performance
NIT Calicut has secured the second position, reaffirming its consistent performance in the Architecture and Planning domain. With a score of 78.18 points, the institute has demonstrated its dedication to providing quality education and fostering innovation in the field of architecture. NIT Calicut’s improvement in score compared to the previous year indicates its commitment to continuous growth and development.
IIT Kharagpur: Maintaining Excellence
Claiming the third position once again, IIT Kharagpur has shown unwavering commitment to architectural education and research. With a score of 76.82 points, the institute has upheld its reputation for excellence and continues to contribute significantly to the field. IIT Kharagpur’s improvement in score compared to the previous year highlights its consistent efforts to enhance the quality of education and research opportunities.
Other Notable Rankings
Several other institutions have made their mark in the Architecture and Planning category in NIRF 2023. National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli has moved up a rank to secure the fourth position with 65.42 points, reflecting its continuous progress and dedication to academic excellence. School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, secured the fifth position, maintaining its strong presence in the field.
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi witnessed a significant jump from ninth position in 2022 to the sixth position in 2023, showcasing its remarkable progress and commitment to architectural education. Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology University, Ahmedabad secured the seventh spot, making a notable entry into the top 10 after not being in the top 30 last year.
Conclusion
The NIRF 2023 ranking of the best Architecture and Planning colleges highlights the continued excellence and commitment of institutions in providing quality education and research opportunities. IIT Roorkee, NIT Calicut, and IIT Kharagpur have retained their top spots, demonstrating their consistent dedication to the field of architecture. The other institutions featured in the top 10 have also shown remarkable progress, reaffirming the overall growth and development in the domain. These rankings serve as a testament to the collective efforts of these institutions and their contributions to the advancement of architectural education and research in India.