Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has secured the 4th position among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while emerging as the top-ranked university in Eastern India.
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Founded by educationist and social reformer Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT’s latest performance in the global rankings marks another recognition of its position in India’s higher education landscape.
The THE World University Rankings 2027 assess universities on a range of indicators covering teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry engagement.
KIIT’s fourth position nationally and first rank in Eastern India reflect its performance across these broad parameters and further strengthen the institution’s visibility at both the national and international levels.
The latest ranking has also drawn a positive response from the KIIT community, with faculty members, staff and students expressing happiness over the institution’s recognition in the 2027 global rankings.
The achievement is expected to further reinforce KIIT’s profile as a prominent higher education institution in Odisha and Eastern India.