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Director V. Kamakoti shared the exciting news with students in the campus dining hall and thanked each of them for their hard work.
IIT Madras has secured the top position for the 10th consecutive year. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
A video from IIT Madras is winning hearts online, capturing Director V. Kamakoti sharing exciting news with students in the campus dining hall. The clip shows him entering the crowded space and announcing, “We have been rated number 1 again for the 10th consecutive time.” The students burst into cheers and applause upon hearing the announcement. Kamakoti then credits the achievement to everyone’s hard work and dedication, emphasising that such success is possible only because of their collective effort.
According to the latest rankings released by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), IIT Madras has once again secured the top spot. Other institutes that made it to the top 10 include the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Roorkee. The list also features All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
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IIT Madras Director Shares Milestone With Students
In the Instagram clip, with a smile on his face, Director V Kamakoti can be heard saying, “We have been rated Number 1 again for the 10th consecutive time. All because of the hardwork of each one of you. It’s time for me to come and thank you all. Wishing you all the very best for a very technically rewarding future. Let us all work together.”
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “IIT Madras, always the creme de la creme of universities.”
Another shared, “Proud Moment.”
“It’s not the institution but the attitude which the frontrunners hold,” a comment read.
One more added, “IIT-M Research Park alone can match all the other IITs in the country. From Ather to Agnikul, they rock.”
Amid the praise from Internet, one of the users found the situation hilarious and wrote, “Showed this to our director, he says it’s AI-generated.”
How NIRF Rankings Are Decided
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an annual ranking system introduced by India’s Ministry of Education. It evaluates higher education institutions across various categories, including universities, colleges, research institutions, innovation hubs, and open universities. The ranking assesses institutions based on five key parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources; Research and Professional Practices; Graduation Outcomes; Outreach and Inclusivity; and Perception.
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September 11, 2025, 16:37 IST
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