Context:

• The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 8th position in the Innovation category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, as announced by the Union Ministry of Education.

Key Points:

• This recognition highlights IIT Mandi's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among its students and faculty.

NIRF Rankings

• The NIRF was established by the Ministry of Education in India to rank higher educational institutions based on various parameters.
• The framework evaluates institutions across multiple categories, including overall performance, engineering, management, pharmacy, law, medical, and architecture.
• The 2024 edition introduced new categories such as open universities and skill universities, reflecting a growing emphasis on diverse educational offerings.
   

IIT Mandi's Performance in NIRF 2024

In addition to its impressive ranking in the innovation category, IIT Mandi has made strides in other areas:

• Engineering category: Ranked 31st, improving from 33rd last year.
• Overall category: Ranked 72nd, up from 73rd in the previous year.
  
   

The scores for IIT Mandi in various parameters are as follows:

Innovative Projects

• IIT Mandi has been involved in several innovative projects that reflect its focus on practical applications of technology.
• Researchers at IIT Mandi recently developed a method to monitor the health of aging bridges using real-time traffic data, showcasing their commitment to addressing real-world challenges through innovative solutions.