Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) continues to demonstrate exceptional performance in national and international rankings, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and global engagement. As of 2025, MAHE has achieved significant milestones, including rising to the 3rd position in the NIRF University category (up from 4th in 2024) and improving to 19th in Research (from 23rd). In QS World University Rankings 2025, MAHE is placed in the 851-900 band globally, with notable advancements in subject areas such as Life Sciences & Medicine (293rd, up 24 places). These rankings underscore MAHE's strengths in science disciplines, interdisciplinary research, and holistic education, supported by over 370 programs across 36+ disciplines, INR 37 crores in research grants, 250+ international collaborations, and 70 IPRs filed in recent years. Distinguished alumni like Satya Nadella (CEO, Microsoft) further highlight MAHE's global impact.
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MAHE NIRF Rankings 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 highlights MAHE's upward trajectory across key categories. In the University category, MAHE secured 3rd place, demonstrating improvements in teaching, learning, research, and perception metrics. The institution also advanced in Overall and Research rankings, emphasising its robust contributions to science and higher education.
| Category | Rank (2025) | Previous Rank (2024) | Key Metrics Highlights |
| University | 3 | 4 | TLR: 79.44, RPC: 61.76, GO: 78.52, OI: 67.71, Perception: High |
| Overall | 14 | 14 | Strong performance in research and outreach |
| Research | 19 | 23 | Marked improvement in research output and quality |
| Innovation (Rank Band) | 11-50 | 11-50 | Focus on innovation and startups |
| SDG Institutions | 5 | N/A | Excellence in sustainable development goals |
MAHE QS Rankings 2025
In QS World University Rankings 2025, MAHE improved to the 851-900 band globally (from 901-950 in 2024) and 197th in Asia. The QS Subject Rankings 2025 showcase MAHE's strengths in science-related fields, with significant gains in Life Sciences & Medicine and other subjects, reflecting enhanced research impact and employability.
| Category / Subject | Rank (2025) | Previous Rank (2024) | Notes |
| World University Rankings (Overall) | 851-900 | 901-950 | Improved global standing |
| Asia University Rankings | 197 | N/A | Strong regional performance |
| Life Sciences & Medicine (Broad) | 293 | 317 | Up 24 places; under Broad Category – Life Sciences |
| Medicine | 251-300 | 201-250 | Reinforced leadership in medical sciences |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | 151-200 | Up 50 places |
| Dentistry | 51-100 | 51-100 | Consistent excellence |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | 451-500 | Steady in life sciences |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | 601-650 | Up 100 places |
| Computer Science | 801-1000 | 601-650 | Focus on tech advancements |
| Clinical and Health | 201-250 | N/A | New entry with strong showing |
MAHE Other Global Rankings 2025
MAHE excels in various international frameworks, including THE and US News, with emphasis on research, sustainability, and subject strengths. These rankings affirm MAHE's global relevance in science and multidisciplinary fields.
| Agency / Ranking | Category / Subject | Rank (2025) | Previous Rank (2024) | Notes |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | 801-1000 | 801-1000 | Steady global position |
| THE Impact Rankings | Overall | 101-200 | 101-200 | Strong in sustainability |
| THE Impact Rankings | Good Health & Well-Being | 76 | 76 | Excellence in health sciences |
| THE Impact Rankings | Quality Education | 52 | 52 | Focus on educational outcomes |
| THE Impact Rankings | Gender Equality | 15 | 15 | Top performer in equality |
| US News Best Global Universities | Overall | 804 | N/A | Asia: 244, India: 13 |
| US News Best Global Universities | Clinical Medicine | 272 | N/A | India leadership |
| US News Best Global Universities | Pharmacology & Toxicology | 274 | N/A | Strong in pharma sciences |
| US News Best Global Universities | Biology & Biochemistry | 587 | N/A | Research-intensive |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | 901-1000 | 901-1000 | National: 12-15 |
| Nature Index 2024 (Latest Available) | India (Academic – All Subjects) | 47 | N/A | Top in biological and health sciences |
| Nature Index 2024 | India (Academic – Biological Sciences) | 17 | N/A | Excellence in life sciences |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings 2024 | Overall Innovation | 3 | N/A | Research: 6, Societal: 3 |
| SCImago Institutions Rankings 2024 | India (Dentistry) | 2 | N/A | Medicine: 3, Pharmacology: 5 |
