While IIT Hyderabad’s NIRF ranking has improved significantly, IIT Bhubaneswar has seen a decline, dropping out of the top 100 institutions. The institute’s challenges include faculty count and research focus. Despite these setbacks, IIT Bhubaneswar remains committed to improving its ranking through various measures, including increasing faculty members and focusing on research. Meanwhile, NIT Rourkela has shown exceptional performance, securing a top 30 ranking in NIRF.