THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 24, 2026

Centurion University of Technology and Management has made its debut in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey and reinforcing its growing stature in the higher education landscape.

The THE Asia University Rankings 2026 evaluated 1,405 universities from 36 countries and territories across Asia. In its first-ever appearance, Centurion University has been placed in the 601–800 band in Asia and secured the 94th position among Indian universities.

Centurion University's inclusion in one of Asia's most respected university ranking frameworks underscores its steady progress and rising reputation. The rankings reflect institutional excellence across key performance indicators, including teaching, research, industry engagement, and international outlook.

The university demonstrated notable strength in the areas of Research Quality and Industry, highlighting its distinctive approach to integrating academic research with real-world applications. Centurion has consistently focused on creating meaningful impact through innovation, enterprise, and strong industry partnerships.

Its practice-oriented research ecosystem enables faculty and students alike to address contemporary challenges while fostering solutions that are both relevant and scalable.

Centurion University's academic philosophy is rooted in experiential learning. Through hands-on training, field immersion, and robust industry collaboration, the institution ensures that students develop not only technical expertise but also practical skills and contextual understanding.

This approach has helped position the university as a leading institution for producing industry-ready and socially responsible graduates.

Commenting on the achievement, Prof. Supriya Pattanayak, Vice-Chancellor, Centurion University, Odisha, said, "Centurion University's debut in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026 marks a significant milestone in our journey towards academic excellence and global recognition. This achievement reflects our strong commitment to practice-led education, industry integration and impactful research. Our performance in research quality and industry engagement highlights the strength of our applied learning ecosystem that prepares students to be future-ready and socially responsible. We will continue to strengthen innovation, collaborations and academic excellence as we expand our impact globally."

Having previously featured in the THE Asia University Rankings Reporter List, Centurion University's progression to a ranked institution reflects the strengthening of its academic systems, enhanced data capabilities, and greater alignment with global evaluation standards.

This recognition marks an important chapter in Centurion University's continuing evolution. Building on this achievement, the university aims to further expand international collaborations, deepen research impact, and strengthen its position as a future-focused, practice-led institution on both regional and global stages.