Bhubneswar : Like every year, the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings have
been announced, and KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has once again
achieved a remarkable position. In the 2025 edition, KIIT has secured the 184th rank
in Asia, marking a significant improvement from last year’s position of 196. This
advancement reaffirms KIIT’s steady progress and its growing recognition in the
realm of global academic excellence.
With this latest ranking, KIIT is the 8th best university in India among
government and private institutions. It has attained this status by surpassing
numerous prestigious Indian institutions. It also retained its distinction as the top-
ranked Deemed University in Eastern and Northern India. Further, in the Sports
Science subject, KIIT is ranked 2nd in India.
This year’s rankings feature 853 universities from 35 countries/territories. It
assesses their research, teaching, knowledge transfer and international
outlook. The rankings, which are based on 18 performance indicators, are relied on
by students, academics, policymakers and industry leaders worldwide.
Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, expressed heartfelt
gratitude to the dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and well-wishers who have
played a pivotal role in this achievement. “This recognition reflects the collective
efforts and the mission-driven spirit that define KIIT. We share this success with
every individual who believes in our values,” he stated.
KIIT has consistently featured in prestigious global rankings, including the THE
World University Rankings and QS Rankings. The university has also earned major
international accreditations such as IET, ABET, and others, further solidifying its
position as a global centre of excellence in higher education.
It is worth highlighting that despite being only 27 years old, KIIT has outperformed
several well-established institutions on the list, many of which have been around for
over 50 years. Additionally, it is worth noting that KIIT received its deemed-to-be-
university status only 21 years ago.
