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University secures No. 1 position in India for Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and enters the Global Top 25 for five SDGs.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has been ranked 37th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, placing the University among more than 1,500 institutions across 115 countries and regions assessed for their real-world contributions to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The results were announced at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The University simultaneously claimed the No. 1 position in India for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)—recognising its work to build resilient infrastructure, advance inclusive industrialisation, and foster grassroots innovation. Formerly known as the THE Impact Rankings, the ratings represent the world’s only global performance table of this kind.
“The true measure of a university lies not in the knowledge it creates, but in whom that knowledge serves. This ranking validates what Amma has always taught us — that compassion and rigorous research must walk hand in hand. We are honoured that this global recognition reflects our commitment to transforming lives in villages across India.”
— Dr. Venkat Rangan, Vice-Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
A Comprehensive Impact Across the SDGs
Amrita’s 37th-place overall standing is reinforced by a breadth of SDG-specific performance that few universities worldwide can match:
The Vision Behind the Rankings
Chancellor Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, whose compassion-driven philosophy is the foundation of Amrita’s research agenda, expressed gratitude that the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings look beyond conventional metrics of funding, publications, and intellectual output.
“We should also consider how much we have been able to use research to serve the lowest and most vulnerable strata of society. This will make our impact more comprehensive and meaningful. In our approach to sustainable development, we should not forget that it is by strengthening the people at the base of the pyramid that the entire edifice of society becomes healthy and strong.”
— Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Research Measured by Lives Safeguarded
Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the School for Sustainable Futures, emphasised how the University’s rankings reflect a long-standing institutional conviction.
“Being ranked first in India for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure affirms a conviction that has guided our work for years: technology earns its worth only when it reaches the people who need it most. From early-warning systems in landslide-prone hills to clean water in remote villages, we measure our research not by where it is published, but by the lives it safeguards. Through our outreach in 2,800 villages across India, we demonstrate that real impact comes from translating research into solutions that improve lives. This recognition belongs to every community that has walked this path of innovation and service alongside us.”
— Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh, Pro Vice-Chancellor & Dean, School for Sustainable Futures
About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a 10-campus, multi-disciplinary research University founded under the inspiration of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and recognised among India’s leading institutions, with the highest NAAC A++ accreditation and Category 1 Graded Autonomy by the University Grants Commission, Government of India. Through its 3 UNESCO Chairs, flagship Live-in-Labs® programme, and community outreach across 2,800 villages in rural India, the University integrates research, innovation, and compassion-driven service in pursuit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
About the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings
The Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings are the world’s only global performance table that assesses universities’ contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Unlike conventional rankings, they do not measure research output or reputation, but rather how universities integrate the SDGs into teaching, research, operations, and community engagement. The 2026 edition features more than 1,500 institutions from over 115 countries, making it the largest comparative assessment of universities’ contribution to sustainable development globally.
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