KISS Deemed to be University achieved the Platinum Band in the India Academia Rankings (IAR) 2025 by the R. World Institutional Rankings, joining the ranks of other premier institutions recognized for academic excellence, such as Manipal Academy of Higher Education; Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore; Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences; Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani; Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology, and Research Academy; Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai; Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly; and Central University of Tamil Nadu. The results were announced on 8th November 2024, with certificates issued on 11th November 2024.

The India Academia Rankings is a comprehensive ranking framework to gauge the Research Excellence (RE) and Employability and Startup Ecosystem Rankings (ESER) of HEIs. The Research Excellence Rankings (RER) is a conceptual framework to present industry benchmarks and help establish institutional reputational yardsticks with inclusive parameters of research outputs, research impact and research ecosystem. The Employability and Startup Ecosystem Rankings (ESER) exclusively focuses on Students’ Achievement(s) in terms of their Placements, Entrepreneurship, Startups and other revenue-generation success models, supported by the initiatives of the respective HEIs.

KISS-DU added another feather to its cap and brought laurels by adopting effective strategies to enhance its teaching-learning and research. The University has also taken measures to ensure its smooth execution. Some of the major ones include instituting a Research and Development Cell (RDC) which focuses on fostering a vibrant research and innovation ecosystem. Cross-cutting research; prioritizing indigenous knowledge system; induction of Professors Emeriti and Professors of Practice; carrying out research as per Good Research Practices as envisioned by the UGC; academic activities leading to awareness and participation in innovative research; innovative research centres; recruiting faculty with excellent research credentials and formulation and implementation of well-defined policies on Intellectual Property Rights; consultancy and incentivization of research and promotion of ecosystem that encourages researchers are some of the steps taken by the University in the recent past.

Furthermore, KISS-DU has established the Centre for Indigenous Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) to promote forward-looking innovations and foster an entrepreneurial environment by cultivating the potential of entrepreneurs and alumni. The university is committed to strengthening the startup ecosystem, aligning with major policy initiatives under the banners of Make in India, Stand Up India, and Start Up Odisha.

The Management congratulated all the stakeholders of KISS-DU on this achievement.