Times Higher Education Rankings 2021: KIIT ranked 201+ globally in THE Impact Rankings

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar has been ranked among the top universities of the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings-2021 that was announced on April 21, 2021. On the yardsticks of community-based university and impact of university, every year the Times Higher Education conducts rankings of higher education institutions across the globe. As KIIT has been fulfilling all criteria of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, THE has given 201+ rank to KIIT in the overall Impact ranking. The Impact Rankings of the Times Higher Education evaluates the social responsibility of universities across the world.

KIIT ranked 86th in 'Reduced Inequalities' of SDG

Moreover, the institute has been ranked 86th in the 'Reduced Inequalities' of SDG. For this, it has ranked within 100 universities of the world at least in a single parameter. KIIT has got the rank 101+ in 'Partnership for The Goals' and 201+ in 'Quality Education & Peace and Justice & Strong Institutions each. It is the only university in eastern India to achieve such an impressive rank. In 2020 KIIT was ranked in 501+. KIIT was also the winner of 'Awards Asia 2020' in the category 'Workplace of the Year' by the Times Higher Education.

The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A very comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas like research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching was done by the Times Higher Education.

"KIIT has been progressing with impressive ranks in quality teaching, research, publication, etc. What is more noteworthy is that KIIT has been carrying out its social responsibility with sincerity and dedication since its inception, reads a press release issued by KIIT.

Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, said, "A few institutions and universities are getting featured in the world rankings, which itself is a matter of pride for the state. We are happy that KIIT Deemed to be University is among the top in the Impact Rankings of the Times Higher Education (THE), as it has tried to maintain excellence in social responsibility."