SRM AP has secured the #13 position in India in both the University and Engineering categories in the prestigious IIRF India University Rankings 2026, placing the institution among the nation’s leading higher education hubs. This landmark achievement reflects the strength of an academic ecosystem shaped by rigorous learning, research-led education, and a sustained focus on innovation. The university’s rising national prominence is further underscored by its regional dominance, securing the #1 rank in Andhra Pradesh and the #6 spot in South India. Adding to this multi-disciplinary success, our management division has carved out a niche of excellence by securing the #25 rank nationally in the Management category.

This comprehensive success is driven across our diverse academic schools, each cultivating specialised, field-ready expertise across sciences, management, humanities, and technology. Solidifying its position as a global thought leader, the university has significantly advanced the deep-tech and computing landscape by launching specialised hubs. These include the groundbreaking Quantum Reference Facility (QRF), India’s first open-access quantum computing platform, and the newly established AI Technology Institute (AiTI), which brings a sharper academic focus to Artificial Intelligence through advanced research and structured multi-disciplinary programmes. These setups bring together researchers from diverse scientific, mathematical, and computing fields to innovate in next-generation domains.

This recognition reinforces the university’s commitment to building a holistic environment that prepares students to contribute meaningfully to the future.