India, Nov. 13 -- Odisha's higher education story added a new highlight this year. KIIT Deemed to be University has been named the top-ranked institution in the state, across both private and government universities, in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. It now holds the 294th position in Asia, a result that signals both steady progress and growing credibility for the university on the global stage.

The QS Asia University Rankings, released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds, assess institutions across the continent on a wide range of factors, from teaching and research to global reputation. More than 1,500 universities were part of the evaluation this year, including 555 first-time entrants.

In that large field, KIIT's performance sta...