Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Nitte University Enters Higher 2027 Global Ranking Band
Nitte University in Mangaluru received a better position in the 2027 Times Higher Education rankings.
It moved from the 1201–1500 group to the 1001–1200 group.
Universities are placed in groups rather than given one exact position in this part of the ranking.
Nitte said its progress came from work in teaching and research.
It also pointed to research quality, links with industry and connections with other countries.
The university said innovation and social responsibility were important too.
Leaders thanked teachers, staff, students, former students and outside partners.
Nitte said it will continue working toward stronger education and research.
It hopes this will lead to even greater recognition later.
Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, moved into the 1001–1200 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.
The university was previously placed in the 1201–1500 band in the 2026 rankings.
Nitte attributed the rise to work in teaching, research, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.
University officials also highlighted academic excellence, innovation, international contact and social responsibility.
Nitte thanked its campus community and external partners, and said it aims for higher recognition in future rankings.
- Who
- Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.
- What
- Nitte moved from the 1201–1500 band to the 1001–1200 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- When
- The change was reported in the 2027 rankings, compared with the 2026 rankings.
- Where
- Mangaluru, in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
- Why
- The university attributed the improvement to continued work in teaching, research, research quality, industry engagement, international outlook, innovation and social responsibility.
- Institution
- Nitte (Deemed to be University)
- Location
- Mangaluru
- Ranking
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027
- 2027 band
- 1001–1200
- 2026 band
- 1201–1500
- Ranking pillars
- Teaching, research, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook
- Future focus
- Talent development, knowledge advancement, innovation and social needs