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SRM University-A.P. enters THE 2027 rankings in 1001–1200 band

Source: The Hindu · 30 Sep 2026, 17:48 UTC
SRM University-A.P. enters THE 2027 rankings in 1001–1200 band
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SRM University-A.P. has appeared in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the first time, entering the 1001–1200 band. The university said the result made it the youngest private university in India to receive the distinction within 10 years of opening.

SRM University-A.P. has made its debut in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, securing a position in the 1001–1200 band, according to a statement from the university management. The university said the recognition marked a significant step in its development as a research-led institution.

It also described the result as a distinction achieved within 10 years of its inauguration. According to the release, the ranking made SRM University-A.P. the youngest private university in India to achieve the distinction within that period.

The institution also said it was the first university in Andhra Pradesh to secure the honour within the same span. The university recorded a score of 58.5 for International Outlook, placing it fifth in India on that indicator, according to the management. It received a Research Quality score of 55.4.

The institution said the Research Quality result reflected the reach, influence and growing impact of its scholarly work within the international research community. The source material does not provide the university’s overall score or details of its performance in other ranking indicators. The Times Higher Education ranking is the first such listing in which SRM University-A.P.

has been featured, according to the release. The university presented the outcome as evidence of progress in international engagement and research. The ranking information was published on September 30, 2026, in a report from Vijayawada.

The university management supplied the claims about its age, state-level distinction and indicator positions. No independent assessment or response from Times Higher Education is included in the supplied material. The university’s stated position in the rankings therefore reflects the details provided in its release.

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