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SMVDU retains spot in the World University rankings 2026

October 13, 2025 | BK News Service

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, has retained the ranking position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 by securing a place in the band of 801–1000. This recognition places SMVDU among the leading academic institutions globally and reflects its growing reputation for academic excellence and research innovation. These achievements underscore SMVDU’s continuous investment in high-quality teaching, robust research infrastructure, and international academic partnerships. Collectively, these rankings highlight the university’s multidisciplinary strengths and its growing contribution to academia, research, innovation and societal development. It is pertinent to mention that in the World University Rankings 2026, SMVD University has improved on the parameters of Teaching from 23.6 to 29.4. On the Research Environment parameter, there is an improvement from 17.5 to 18.5, whereas on the parameters of Industry and International outlook there is sharp increase in this year Rankings. Expressing pride in the university’s accomplishments, Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, remarked: “This prestigious THE ranking validates our strategic focus on fostering a research-intensive ecosystem, nurturing quality education and building a globally relevant academic culture. Prof. Pragati Kumar extended heartfelt appreciation to the faculty members, students, and staff members for their unwavering dedication and excellence.” SMVDU’s monotonically rising & upward moving trajectory in global and national rankings stands as a testament to its vision of becoming a world-class institution and a hub of innovation, scholarship, and transformative education.

SMVDU retains spot in the World University rankings 2026

October 13, 2025 | BK News Service

Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, has retained the ranking position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 by securing a place in the band of 801–1000. This recognition places SMVDU among the leading academic institutions globally and reflects its growing reputation for academic excellence and research innovation. These achievements underscore SMVDU’s continuous investment in high-quality teaching, robust research infrastructure, and international academic partnerships. Collectively, these rankings highlight the university’s multidisciplinary strengths and its growing contribution to academia, research, innovation and societal development. It is pertinent to mention that in the World University Rankings 2026, SMVD University has improved on the parameters of Teaching from 23.6 to 29.4. On the Research Environment parameter, there is an improvement from 17.5 to 18.5, whereas on the parameters of Industry and International outlook there is sharp increase in this year Rankings. Expressing pride in the university’s accomplishments, Prof. Pragati Kumar, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of SMVDU, remarked: “This prestigious THE ranking validates our strategic focus on fostering a research-intensive ecosystem, nurturing quality education and building a globally relevant academic culture. Prof. Pragati Kumar extended heartfelt appreciation to the faculty members, students, and staff members for their unwavering dedication and excellence.” SMVDU’s monotonically rising & upward moving trajectory in global and national rankings stands as a testament to its vision of becoming a world-class institution and a hub of innovation, scholarship, and transformative education.


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