The India Today-MDRA “Best Universities of India” survey is a prestigious annual
ranking that evaluates higher education institutions on a range of criteria including
academic excellence, faculty peer perception, infrastructure and innovation, research
output, student outcomes, and brand value. It offers valuable insight into how
universities perform within the national context of India’s higher education
ecosystem.
In the 2025 edition of this survey, CUSAT has demonstrated strong positioning: it is
ranked 7th overall among the universities evaluated in India, according to data
available. This top-10 placement underscores CUSAT’s standing as one of India’s
leading universities in terms of performance, reputation and institutional strength.
This ranking reflects CUSAT’s sustained efforts in elevating academic standards,
strengthening its research output, expanding infrastructure, enhancing student
learning experiences, and building a robust brand identity. For stakeholders —
students, faculty, industry partners and funding agencies — the “7th overall” ranking
is a mark of institutional credibility and signals the university’s competitive edge
among its national peers.
