Yes, IIT Hyderabad certainly has the potential to grow at par with older IITs. The following rankings prove it further
The above rankings clearly tell that IIT Hyderabad is better than many old IITs and all new IITs. The only aspect IIT Hyderabad still lacks is infrastructure, which is because it’s still in the development stage.
However, it excels in all other aspects and it’s exactly why it has surpassed many colleges and has been growing at a fast pace.
There are many features that make it unique such as its excellent hostels, geographical location, etc. After a few years, IIT Hyderabad is expected to grow and be in a better situation.