The Gandhi Institute for Technology (GIFT), located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is a premier autonomous engineering college. For the 2025–2026 academic year, the institute has solidified its standing as a top-tier private engineering college in Eastern India through various national rankings and high-grade accreditations.
GIFT is consistently ranked by major national bodies for its academic excellence, infrastructure, and placement records.
Ranking Body
Category
2025-26 Rank Band
NIRF (Ministry of Education)
Engineering
Rank-band 201–300
NIRF (Innovation)
Innovation/ARIIA
Rank-band 26–50
Key Accreditations and Recognitions
The institute’s quality of education is certified by India’s apex regulatory and accreditation bodies.
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