New Delhi: Graphic Era Deemed University in Dehradun has moved to the 551–600 band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, improving from the 601–800 band in the previous edition. The university said it ranked ninth among Indian universities in the latest rankings.
The improvement places the institution in a higher global ranking band, reflecting a change in its position in the annual assessment of universities. The university has also featured in India’s national institutional rankings and international assessments covering sustainability and regional performance.
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, Graphic Era ranked 48th in the university category. The institution also reported a rank of 138th in South Asia and 523rd in Asia in the QS World University Rankings, alongside 41st place in India in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.
Focus on research and infrastructure
Graphic Era’s academic infrastructure includes research laboratories, artificial intelligence and robotics centres, and incubation facilities. The university said it encourages interdisciplinary learning, participation in research projects and engagement with industry.
The institution also offers scholarship programmes and financial concessions for female candidates, as well as support for families of defence personnel.
Placement outcomes
The university said its recruiters include technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, Adobe, Amazon and Atlassian. It reported placement packages of up to ₹61.99 lakh.
The latest THE ranking movement adds to Graphic Era’s performance across national and international ranking frameworks. The university’s position in these assessments provides different measures of its standing across the higher education sector.
