How did IIT Ropar suddenly beat the top 7 IITs and came to the first position?

The former Director of IIT Ropar, Mr. SK Das is very visionary. Sir had hired during his time, very qualified faculty for IIT Ropar. In this institution, the student-teacher ratio 9:1 is appropriate for a healthy teaching environment and ample class interaction. Also, the research facilities and focus on research is truly unbeatable. 

IIT Ropar has signed numerous MoUs with foreign universities for faculty, research collaboration, and student exchange. It has a state-of-the-art infrastructure. 

The older IITs have a strong alumni network, however, that is not taken into consideration for rankings.

There are numerous rankings and each uses different parameters to rank institutions. One should be accepted if a newer institution ranks higher than an old established one. 

The older IITs are mentors to the newer ones and thus, the success of IIT Ropar should be celebrated as an achievement for all.