Pondicherry University has improved its standing in the global rankings released by The Times Higher Education that evaluates institutions on the basis of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
According to a press note, the University raised its overall score of 65.6 – 70.2 in the 601-800 rank range, compared to the previous year’s score of 64.5-69.8 in the new World University Rankings.
Pondicherry University ranked in the 1201–1400 band globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which featured participation from 8,467 institutions across 106 countries. Among Indian universities and institutions, only 54 secured a place in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
According to the press note, Pondicherry University showed significant improvement across all parameters compared to the previous year, especially in Sustainability, International Research Network, and an impressive global rank of 545 in ‘Citations per Faculty’ .
Additionally, in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, the University achieved a global position of 820 and ranked 29th within India. The University also made remarkable strides in SDGs such as Life on Land (101-200), No Poverty (301-400) and Gender Equality (401-600), the press note said.
The latest edition drew participation from a record 2526 Universities across more than 130 countries, including 135 from India.
P. Prakash Babu, Vice-Chancellor of Pondicherry University, complimented the faculty, staff, concerned SDG coordinators and students for the remarkable achievement and called for sustaining the momentum to further enhance the University’s global standing in future.
Published – June 29, 2025 06:26 pm IST
