Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, has achieved a significant milestone by making its debut in the prestigious QS World University Asia Rankings 2026, securing an impressive 330th position in Southern Asia and an overall Asian rank in the 1001-1100 band.
The achievement marks a delighted moment for the University as it joins the league of globally recognized institutions assessed by QS based on key indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, international research network, sustainability, and global outlook.
With this recognition, Uttaranchal University joins the list of esteemed Indian institutions featured in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, such as the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), University of Delhi, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal, University of Calcutta, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IITI), Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, University of Mumbai, University of Hyderabad, and several other prestigious private institutions across the country.
Speaking on this occasion, the Hon’ble President, Shri Jitender Joshi; the Vice President, Ms. Ankita Joshi; the Executive Director- Student Affairs & IT, Dr. Abhishek Joshi; and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dharam Buddhi, expressed that this remarkable achievement reflects Uttaranchal University’s unwavering commitment to academic quality, research visibility, and global engagement.
They further acknowledged the concerted efforts of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) in driving quality benchmarks, promoting internationalization initiatives, and strengthening data-driven academic and research excellence that contributed significantly to this global recognition.
They extended their congratulations to Er. Rajesh Deorari, Director, IQAC, and Er. Sudhir Jugran, Assistant Manager, IQAC, for their dedicated efforts and instrumental role in making this remarkable achievement possible.
Uttaranchal University remains persistent in its commitment to advancing academic excellence and fostering an innovation-driven learning ecosystem. The University continues to align its initiatives with India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the National Credit Framework (NCrF), and the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), while implementing progressive reforms such as Multiple Entry-Exit to enhance flexibility and lifelong learning. In adherence to UGC guidelines, the University emphasizes research, innovation, incubation, and entrepreneurship, complemented by strong industry-academia collaborations, global partnerships, and transdisciplinary initiatives. Further, Uttaranchal University integrates the principles of Sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) into its academic and research endeavours, nurturing responsible graduates equipped to contribute meaningfully to national progress and global well-being.
