Archive · 16 Dec 2025
SRM–AP Wins Happiness Award 2025–26
SRM University–AP in Amaravati has won a special award called the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness for the year 2025–26.
This award is given to universities that make sure students and staff are happy and healthy.
The university was chosen because it does a great job of taking care of people's mental health and making sure everyone feels included.
The award was received by the university's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ch Satish Kumar, in New Delhi.
The university's leaders said they are very happy to receive this award because it shows that they are doing a good job of making sure students are both successful in their studies and happy in their daily lives.
The award is a big deal because it shows that the university is one of the best in India when it comes to making sure everyone on campus is happy and healthy.
SRM University–AP received the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness (IOH) Award 2025–26.
The award recognizes the university's commitment to mental health, stakeholder satisfaction, and human-centred campus ecosystems.
The theme for the 2025–26 edition is 'One Campus, Many Smiles: Celebrating Every Voice in Well-being.'
Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan and Vice-Chancellor Prof Ch Satish Kumar highlighted the university's dedication to fostering a culture of happiness and positivity.
The award was received by Vice-Chancellor Prof Ch Satish Kumar in New Delhi.
- Who
- SRM University–AP
- What
- Received the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness (IOH) Award 2025–26
- When
- 2025–26
- Where
- Amaravati, India
- Why
- For fostering a positive, inclusive, and well-being–centred academic environment
- Award
- QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness (IOH) Award 2025–26
- Theme
- One Campus, Many Smiles: Celebrating Every Voice in Well-being
- Recipient
- SRM University–AP
- Awarded By
- QS I-GAUGE
- Recipient Representative
- Vice-Chancellor Prof Ch Satish Kumar
- Location of Award Ceremony
- New Delhi
- Key Focus Areas
- Mental health, stakeholder satisfaction, human-centred campus ecosystems