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KIIT-DU Rises to 5th in India in THE World University Rankings 2026

The placement underscores momentum for the Bhubaneswar university with gains across core indicators.

Overview

  • KIIT is placed in the 501–600 global band among 2,191 universities and ranks fifth among 128 Indian institutions.
  • The university is the only institution from Odisha featured in the national top 10 list.
  • KIIT is ranked 259th globally on the academic excellence parameter in this edition of the rankings.
  • It leads Indian institutions on industry integration, internationalisation of higher education, and social commitment metrics.
  • Coverage notes an improvement from a previously reported 601–800 global band, with IISc topping the India list and KIIT’s founder calling the result a point of pride.