MAHE Secures Top Ranks in THE Impact Rankings 2026: Achieves No. 1 Rank in SDG 5
THE Impact Rankings 2026 have been released by Times Higher Education. The rankings evaluated 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories across 17 individual SDG tables and one overall ranking. Among the participating institutions, MAHE has maintained its top position in different Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
MAHE Scores High in THE Impact Rankings 2026
Times Higher Education has published the THE Impact Rankings 2026 as a global ranking platform measuring how institutions fare under multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Among the 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has achieved significant improvements by strengthening its global standing with top ranks in different SDGs, and retaining its position in the 101-200 global band in the list.
MAHE Stays True To Its Commitment In Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
MAHE has secured top rank in SDG-5 (Gender Equality) list, making an extraordinary leap from Rank 11 in the previous edition. Along with No.1 Rank in SDG-5, MAHE has also maintained its position among the top institutes in other SDGs.
| Category |
Rank |
|---|---|
| SDG-5: Gender Equality |
1 |
| SDG-3: Good Health and Well Being |
5 |
| SDG-4: Quality Education |
23 |
| SDG-17: Partnerships for the Goals |
93 |
Speaking about the achievements of MAHE, Dr Sharath K. Rao, Vice Chancellor, commented, "MAHE’s performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating meaningful societal impact through education, research, healthcare, and community engagement. Securing the No. 1 global rank for Gender Equality and achieving top-five status in Good Health & Well-being reflect the collective efforts of our faculty, researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and partners.”
Dr Christopher Sudhakar, Director Quality, MAHE, also added, "MAHE’s outstanding performance in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 reflects a deeply embedded culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the institution. Achieving the No. 1 global rank for SDG 5 and significant advancements in SDGs 3, 4, and 17 demonstrate that our quality assurance framework extends beyond academic excellence to creating measurable societal impact.”
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