Bhubaneswar: In a landmark achievement, KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology), Deemed to be University in Bhubaneswar, has been ranked No. 1 among self-financing institutions of the country in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 of the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. SRM Institute, Chennai and Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) have bagged the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively.
The ranks were announced by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu in the presence of Minister of Education Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Prof Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education, Amit Khare, Secretary, Higher Education and other dignitaries in New Delhi on 18th August 2020.
ARIIA systematically ranks all major higher educational institutions and universities in India on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties.
KIIT, which was ranked 2nd in the 2019 ARIIA Rankings, improved its rank this year to bag the top spot. KIIT, recognized as an ‘Institution of Eminence’ by the Govt. of India, has achieved the top place due to its innovation and entrepreneurship centers, advanced laboratories, centers of excellence, collaborations with industries and international institutions. Known for its student-friendly culture, it lays high emphasis on involving students in research, development and innovation activities.
“I congratulate KIIT on this achievement. We have moved to the first position this year from second place last year. It is the story of our growth in the realm of research and innovation. I thank Dr. Ramesh Nishank for recognizing our efforts”, said Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha.