New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- KIIT Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar has cemented its position as one of India's fastest-rising academic institutions, securing the 5th rank among all Indian universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. This recognition comes after a thorough evaluation of over 128 Indian institutions, placing KIIT firmly in the nation's academic elite, right behind established leaders like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

This ranking places KIIT in the league of the only university from the state of Odisha to feature in the national top 10 list. The ranking comes after a decade of strategic transformation, demonstrating the university's ability to scale its academic out...