Archive · 2 Oct 2026
SRM University-AP Debuts in THE Rankings, Leads Andhra Pradesh
SRM University-AP is a university in Andhra Pradesh, India.
It appeared in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the first time.
The university was placed in the 1,001–1,200 group.
It joined the rankings within 10 years of being founded.
Reports described it as the top-ranked university in Andhra Pradesh.
It scored 58.5 for its international outlook.
That placed it fifth in India for this measure.
It also received a Research Quality score of 55.4.
University officials said the result showed progress in learning, research and international connections.
SRM University-AP entered the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 in the 1,001–1,200 band.
The university made its debut in its first year of participation and first ranking submission.
It was described as the top-ranked university in Andhra Pradesh and achieved the distinction within a decade of its founding.
SRM University-AP scored 58.5 for International Outlook, ranking fifth in India on that indicator.
Its Research Quality score was 55.4, reflecting the reported reach and growing impact of its scholarly output.
- Who
- SRM University-AP, Pro-Chancellor Dr P. Sathyanarayanan, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar and Associate Dean Dr Karthik Rajendran.
- What
- SRM University-AP debuted in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, entering the 1,001–1,200 band.
- When
- In the 2027 edition of the rankings and during the university’s first year of participation.
- Where
- SRM University-AP is based in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India; the recognition was in global university rankings.
- Why
- The university submitted ranking data to benchmark its teaching, research and international engagement against global standards.
- Ranking
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
- Overall band
- 1,001–1,200
- Participation
- First year of participation and first submission to the rankings
- International Outlook
- Score of 58.5; fifth in India on this indicator
- Research Quality
- Score of 55.4
- Reported state position
- Described in the reports as the top-ranked university in Andhra Pradesh
- Age-related distinction
- The university described itself as the youngest private university in India to enter the rankings within 10 years; another report described it as among the youngest
