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KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Rankings & Recognitions Details

KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Rankings & Recognitions 2025

KIIT University in Bhubaneswar has earned prominent positions in national and international rankings, reflecting its excellence in teaching, research, placements, and inclusivity. In NIRF 2025, KIIT has secured 27th overall, 36th in Engineering, and 43rd in research, with strong scores in teaching (TLR) and graduation outcomes. Accreditations like NAAC A++ and global recognitions from QS and Times Higher Education further affirm the status of KIIT University as a top private deemed university in India.

National Rankings

KIIT consistently ranks among India's elite institutions across NIRF categories, showing year-on-year improvements.

  • NIRF 2025: 27th Overall (score 60.13), 36th Engineering (58.79), 43rd Research (46.73), 17th University (per some reports).
  • NIRF 2024: 28th Overall, 37th Engineering, 11th Law, 25th Medical, 15th University.
  • Other NIRF Highlights: 27th in Management (2025), 12th Law (2023), 16th University (2023), 20th Dental (2023).
  • Outlook 2024: 11th Best Private B-School for MBA.

These rankings evaluate parameters like peer perception, research output, and inclusivity, where KIIT excels with high placement rates and diverse student intake.

International Rankings

KIIT features in global frameworks, emphasizing research impact and sustainability.

Ranking Body

Year

Category

Position/Band

QS World University

2026

Global

1001–1200

Times Higher Education (THE)

2024

World

601-800; 6th in India

THE Young University

2024

World

11th in India

QS Asia University

Recent

Asia

Top 200-250

QS Sustainability

Recent

SDG Impact

Recognized band

 THE rankings highlight KIIT's young institution status (founded 1992), with strengths in industry income and international outlook.

Accreditations

KIIT holds top-tier accreditations ensuring quality standards.

  • NAAC A++ (highest grade, valid multiple cycles).
  • UGC Category-I Autonomy; Deemed-to-be University status.
  • NBA accreditation for engineering programs.
  • AICTE approval for technical courses.
  • ICAR, BCI, PCI, INC approvals for agriculture, law, pharmacy, nursing.
  • Memberships include AIU, ACU, and global bodies like AACSB (pursuing for management).

Awards and Recognitions

KIIT has garnered numerous awards for innovation, social impact, and excellence.

  • World Education Award for "Best University for Industry Interface."
  • Times Now Education Icon Award for "University of the Year."
  • QS Stars 5-Star rating for Teaching, Employability, Facilities.
  • Champion of Change Award by NITI Aayog for tribal education via KISS (sister institution).
  • Over 100 national awards in sports, innovation (e.g., DST grants), and sustainability.

Recent honors include NIRF innovation recognitions and UN SDG acknowledgments for inclusive growth. KIIT's 28 schools contribute to these, with engineering and medical streams leading in domain-specific accolades.

 

 

 

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