Bhubaneswar,Apr25(BNP): In a significant academic achievement, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology has improved its standing in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, securing the 169th position among leading universities across Asia. The institution has also emerged as the top-ranked university in Eastern India and holds the 6th position among all public and private universities in the country.
This marks a notable rise from last year’s ranking of 184th in Asia, reflecting KIIT’s consistent progress in academic excellence and global competitiveness. Adding to its achievements, KIIT has also been recognised as the second-best institution in the Sports Science category by Times Higher Education.
The rankings are based on key performance indicators such as teaching quality, research output, knowledge transfer, and international outlook. KIIT’s strong performance across these parameters highlights its commitment to innovation, quality education, and global engagement.
Despite being a relatively young institution—established 28 years ago and functioning as a university for just 22 years—KIIT has successfully met the rigorous evaluation criteria, surpassing several well-established institutions across Asia. This achievement has brought pride to both the state and the nation.
Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, congratulated the faculty, staff, and students for their collective efforts and dedication. He also expressed confidence that the university will continue to scale greater heights in the coming years.
KIIT’s consistent presence in global rankings, including those by Times Higher Education, QS, and other reputed agencies, underscores its growing stature as a centre of excellence in higher education and its contribution to enhancing India’s academic reputation on the global stage.
