Ranking and Recognition
KIIT, though a very young institution has performed incredibly well in the rankings conducted by various national and international associations. Founded in 1992 and opened five years later as a Centre for higher learning, its commitment to teaching excellence led to the grant of university status under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India in 2004, within only seven years of its inception. It holds a Limca Record for this accomplishment.
Rank 601 – 800 in Time Higher Education University Ranking 2025
KIIT Deemed to be University has made a significant jump in the scores in the Times Higher Education ‘World University Ranking’ for 2025, retaining its position in the cohort of 601-800 reflecting its sustained focus on quality teaching, research activities and a remarkable rise in its global reputation.
THE Asia University Ranking 2025
In a moment of immense pride, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University has been ranked 184th in Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025. This marks a significant leap from last year’s position of 196, reaffirming KIIT’s steady ascent in global academic excellence.
With this ranking, KIIT stands as the 8th best university in India among both government and private institutions. It continues to maintain its distinction as the top-ranked Deemed to be University in Eastern and Northern India.
KIIT has consistently featured in prestigious global rankings including THE World University Rankings, QS Rankings, and has earned all major international accreditations such as IET, ABET, and more—strengthening its global position as a centre of excellence in higher education.
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025
KIIT Deemed to be University has been placed in the rank of 257 in QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025. Also, KIIT ranked 55th in QSAsian University Rankings – Southern Asia. The University’s significant growth in QS ranking shows its excellence in teaching, research, and international partnerships.
15th in India Rankings by NIRF – 2024
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology was ranked 15th among Indian Universities by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Ranked No. 1 in ARIIA Ranking – 2021
KIIT Deemed to be University has been ranked No 1 among the Private Higher Education Indian Universities by Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA), Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India.
ARIIA is an initiative of Ministry of Education (earlier Human Resource Development), Govt. of India to systematically rank all major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.
101-200 in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings – 2025
KIIT Deemed to be University has been ranked in the cohort of 101-200 in the world by The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
KIIT also achieved standout results across the individual SDGs, ranked in the 1st position in India for efforts to reduce inequality within and among countries SDG10, 19th position in India for strengthening partnerships for the goals SDG17, 3rd for Quality Education for the goals SDG4 and ranked in the 1st position in India for Peace and Just and Strong Institutions for SDG16.
Ranked 168th in Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
KIIT Deemed to be University has once again demonstrated its strong academic foundation, securing an impressive position among Indian universities and ranking in the esteemed cohort of 168th worldwide in the prestigious Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. The Young University Ranking was determined based on several criteria, including teaching quality, research output, citation impact, international outlook, and industry income.
KIIT DU Receives Odisha State Energy Conservation Award (OSECA) 2023
Odisha State Energy Conservation Award (OSECA) 2023 was given to KIIT Deemed to be University under the category of Educational Institute on 14th December 2023 at Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar in the presence of Hon’ble Minister, Energy, Industry & MSME, Govt. of Odisha, Shri Pratap Keshari Deb; EIC (Elecy.)-cum-PCEI & SDA, Odisha; Director, Centre for Environmental Studies, Dept. of Forest & Environment, Odisha, and Principal Secretary, Dept. of Energy, Govt. of Odisha.
Ranked 201-250th in the Emerging Economies University rankings-2022
Ranked 201-250 in the Emerging Economies University rankings by Times Higher Education (THE) 2022. This is a significant improvement from 251-300 rank in the year 2021 to 201-250 rank in the latest edition of university rankings curated by the prestigious editorial body.
KIIT Conferred Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) was conferred the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar 2022. The award was given away by Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu to the Founder of KIIT and KISS Dr Achyuta Samanta.
KIIT has been at the forefront of the promotion of sports for over 20 years. It has established a distinct identity for itself across the globe due to its state-of-the-art sports infrastructure and for grooming Olympians. The University has sponsored the education and training of hundreds of sportspersons over the years. KIIT has produced many elite athletes including Olympians such as Dutee Chand (Arjuna Awardee), Olympian CA Bhavani Devi (Arjuna Awardee), Olympian Shivpal Singh, Olympian Amit Rohidas (Arjuna Awardee
QS World University Rankings – 2026
KIIT Deemed to be University has proudly secured a prestigious position in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Ranking No. 1 among private institutions in Odisha, KIIT also holds the 9th spot among India’s top private universities and is ranked 55th in the 2025 QS Asian University Rankings for Southern Asia.
India’s first QS 5 Stars Rated University – 2021
KIIT becomes India’s first QS 5 Stars Rated University – 2021. KIIT has been awarded 5 Stars assessing from all the categories of QS criteria.
Odisha’s First Private University – To Enter QS BRICS University Rankings – 2018
KIIT became the first private varsity in Odisha and eastern India to enter into the prestigious QS BRICS University Rankings for 2018 being ranked 251-300 in the ranking list.
QS BRICS University Rankings 2018 assessed thousands of universities in BRICS countries; i.e., Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
KIIT’s inclusion in the QS ranking reflects high quality academics at the institute.
THE Awards Asia 2021
‘Leadership And Management Team Of The Year’
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has been awarded ‘THE Awards Asia’ Leadership and Management Team of the Year for its phenomenal pandemic response and relief work.
The award was announced by the Times Higher Education (THE) on 14th December 2021. KIIT is the only University from India and also the only university in Asia to get this award in one of the categories, for the second year in a row.
AICTE- Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award – 2020
KIIT University leads the rankings in first place – Ranked 1 for ’India Fights Corona’ award & the certificate of excellence for the same.
KIIT University was unanimously selected by AICTE Government of India for its outstanding contributions in post-COVID 19 schemes & measure against the spread of COVID-19 across India.
ISAS Badge From IAU-2019
KIIT Deemed to be University has become the first Indian university to get Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) Badge.
The recognition, which marks the achievement of milestones along the journey of internationalization, was given to KIIT at the award ceremony held during International Associations of University (IAU) 2019 International Conference on “Transforming Higher Education for the Future” at Puebla, Mexico on November 13-15, 2019.
Ranked 8th by World QS Rankings -2018
KIIT is the youngest deemed to be university in the country to figure in this prestigious World QS Rankings -2018. Ranked 8th among reputed private institutions in India, KIIT is the youngest deemed to be university in the country to figure in this ranking.
School Rankings
11th in India Rankings by NIRF – 2024
Our School of Law, KIIT was ranked 11th among Indian Universities by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Ministry of Human Resource Development Government of India.
KIIT School of Architecture & Planning Ranked 4th by GHRDC – 2021
School of Architecture & Planning, KIIT Deemed to be University has been ranked 4th nationally by Global Human Resource Development Centre (GHRDC), New Delhi.
GHRDC is a research-based organization involved in the rating and ranking of B-Schools, Engineering and Hotel Management Colleges in India since 1997.
