The Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University here has been placed among the top universities of the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings-2021 announced on Wednesday.
As the KIIT has been fulfilling all criteria of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, THE has given 201+ rank to it in the overall impact ranking.
Besides, the KIIT has been ranked 86th in ‘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.
KIIT founder Dr Achyuta Samanta said a few institutions and universities are getting featured in the world rankings, which itself is a matter of pride for Odisha. "We are happy that the KIIT is among the top in the Impact Rankings of the Times Higher Education (THE) as it has tried to maintain excellence in social responsibility.