The latest rankings recognise MAHE's sustained commitment to excellence in research, teaching, outreach, and institutional stewardship aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The institution registered its most significant achievement by securing the No. 1 global rank for SDG 5 – Gender Equality, making a remarkable leap from Rank 11 in the previous edition.
MAHE also recorded a major improvement in SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being, securing Rank 5 globally after advancing from Rank 74 in the 2025 rankings. The institution continued its strong upward trajectory in SDG 4 – Quality Education, rising to Rank 23 from Rank 43, while making substantial progress in SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals by moving from the 601–800 band to Rank 93 globally.
The rankings reflect MAHE's strategic emphasis on fostering an inclusive academic environment, promoting gender equality, delivering high-quality education, advancing healthcare innovation, and building impactful global partnerships that contribute to sustainable development.
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, said the institution's performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 demonstrates its unwavering commitment to creating meaningful societal impact through education, research, healthcare, and community engagement. He stated that securing the No. 1 global rank for Gender Equality and achieving a top-five global position in Good Health and Well-being reflect the collective efforts of the university's faculty members, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and partners.
Dr. Christopher Sudhakar, Director of Quality at MAHE, said the institution's outstanding performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 reflects a deeply embedded culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the university. He added that achieving the No. 1 global rank for SDG 5, along with significant progress in SDGs 3, 4, and 17, demonstrates that MAHE's quality assurance framework extends beyond academic excellence to creating measurable societal impact.
By strengthening collaboration, expanding access to quality education, promoting fairness in opportunities, and advancing healthcare and community outreach initiatives, MAHE continues to make a significant contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. These achievements further reinforce its standing as a leading global institution dedicated to creating positive social change.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education is an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University offering more than 400 specialisations across Health Sciences, Management, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Technology and Science through its constituent units located in Manipal, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. Recognised for academic excellence, advanced infrastructure, and substantial contributions to research, MAHE was granted the prestigious Institution of Eminence status by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in 2020. The university is currently ranked third in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings and remains a preferred destination for students seeking a transformative educational experience and for national and multinational corporations seeking highly skilled graduates.
The exceptional performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 underscores MAHE's growing global influence in higher education and reaffirms its commitment to advancing gender equality, quality education, healthcare excellence, and international collaboration while contributing meaningfully to sustainable development worldwide.
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