Quick Summary
- Institution Achievement: SR University (SRU) secured the 91st rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 in the engineering category,marking its fourth consecutive year among the top 100 institutions nationwide.
- Telangana Recognition: It is the only private institution in Telangana to feature in this category.
- efforts Highlighted: SRU Chancellor A. Varada Reddy attributed this achievement to innovative ecosystems like SR Innovation Exchange and Technology Business Incubator, along with strong faculty involvement and cutting-edge research practices.
- University Leadership Views: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deepak Garg emphasized that SRU’s consistent ranking reflects its commitment to academics, placements, research, innovation, and focus on entrepreneurship.
- Team presence: Pro Vice-chancellor Prof. V. Mahesh and Registrar Prof R Archana Reddy also attended the press conference.
Indian Opinion Analysis
SR University’s sustained presence among India’s top engineering institutes demonstrates a growing trend of high-performing private institutions gaining national recognition alongside traditional public universities. Its achievements signal an encouraging shift towards innovation-driven education supported by infrastructure such as business incubators and research centres.As Telangana’s sole privately ranked NIRF entrant in engineering for 2025, SRU represents both regional educational progress and aspirations for excellence beyond state borders. The emphasis on creativity and entrepreneurship could further bolster India’s knowledge economy-and wider adoption of these principles might benefit other emerging academic institutions across India seeking global competitiveness.
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