Manipal, 21 August 2025: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be-University, has advanced in its global academic standing through the prestigious 2025 Shanghai Ranking Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), improving to the 801–900 band and reflecting steady progress. MAHE has positioned itself competitively among the top 1,000 global universities evaluated from over 2,500 institutions worldwide. The achievement is particularly significant as only 15 Indian universities are ranked in ARWU 2025, making MAHE one of the select few Indian institutions to earn this prestigious recognition based on objective research data from Web of Science (2020–2024) with no self-reported institutional data.
Commenting on this achievement, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, VSM (Retd), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, said: "This advancement in the Shanghai Ranking reflects our commitment to research excellence and the quality of our academic output. Being among only 15 Indian universities recognised in ARWU validates our research-driven approach and positions MAHE as a leading institution in global academic circles."
Key Highlights (2025 ARWU)
Rank Band: 801–900 (up from 901–1000 in 2024)
Strongest Parameters:
• PUB (Publications indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded™ & Social Science Citation Index™): 32.6
• PCP (Per capita academic performance): 13.7
MAHE's advancement from the 901–1000 band in 2024 to the 801–900 band in 2025 serves as a testimony to MAHE’s commitment to excellence and demonstrates improved international recognition and research output.
