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NIFTEM - Thanjavur Rankings & Recognitions Details

NIFTEM - Thanjavur Rankings & Recognitions 2025

NIFTEM-T Thanjavur has earned prominent recognition in national rankings, particularly through NIRF, reflecting its strengths in agriculture, food technology education, and research innovation. The NIFTEM-T has secured 13th position in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category in NIRF 2025, improving from 12th in 2024, with scores across teaching (66.36), research (50.29), graduation outcomes (62.14), outreach (60.02), and perception (53.33). It also features in the 101-150 rank band for Engineering (B.Tech) and maintains top-15 spots in Tamil Nadu across categories.

NIRF Rankings Evolution

  • NIRF evaluations highlight NIFTEM-T's consistent upward trajectory in specialized domains.
  • In 2025, the institute ranked 13th in Agriculture out of 40, showcasing robust performance in food processing and entrepreneurship parameters.

The table below tracks key NIRF positions:

Category

2025 Rank

2024 Rank

2023 Rank

2022 Rank

Agriculture & Allied Sectors

13

12

-

-

Engineering (B.Tech)

101-150

101-150

101-150

86

Overall

-

101-150

-

-

Innovation

-

-

6-25 (2020)

-

These rankings stem from NIRF data submissions, including student strength (267 UG, 67 PG in 2023-24), placements (38 UG placed at 3.65 LPA median), and inclusivity metrics (23% economically backward in UG).

Other National Rankings

  • The institute appears in JoSAA seat matrices and CSAB profiles, underscoring its status as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

Accreditations

  • NIFTEM-T holds key accreditations aligning with its food technology focus.
  • It operates as an autonomous body under MoFPI, with programs approved by AICTE for technical courses and affiliated to deemed university standards.
  • NIRF submissions confirm compliance with UGC norms, including full tuition reimbursements (107 UG students from institute funds).
  • Labs feature NAAB accreditation for advanced facilities in non-thermal processing and food engineering.

Awards and Recognitions

  • Faculty and research earn accolades, such as editorial roles in high-IF journals (e.g., Trends in Food Science, IF 15.1) and ICAR collaborations.
  • The institute's NIRF profile highlights 20+ patents and funded projects on sustainable foods.
  • In 2025, NIFTEM-T featured in NIRF Innovation bands and agriculture leadership, with recognitions for placement outcomes (91% M.Tech rate) and entrepreneurship incubation.
  • Director Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan's leadership bolsters its profile in national food tech forums.

International and Emerging Recognitions

  • While primarily nationally focused, NIFTEM-T gains indirect global visibility through faculty publications in Q1 journals and international collaborations (e.g., non-thermal tech exchanges).
  • No QS or THE rankings appear, but NIRF's global benchmarking via perception scores (53.33) signals rising repute.
  • Student demographics (96 UG from outside Tamil Nadu) and outcomes like higher studies pursuits (19 UG in 2024) enhance its international appeal.
  • Ongoing 2025 NIRF data (via official PDFs) positions it for further gains in 2026 cycles.

 

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