Bundelkhand University has secured a place among India’s Top State Universities in the MDRA–India Today Rankings 2024, recognizing excellence in academic reputation, infrastructure, innovation, and diversity.

The University’s growth trajectory is strongly aligned with national and global frameworks:

• PM–USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) – advancing holistic institutional reforms.
  
• ANRF (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) – strengthening interdisciplinary and translational research.
  
• THE World Ranking and QS Parameters – achieving international visibility and benchmarking.
  

These collective efforts echo the vision of “Research that Reaches, Reform that Resonates, and Ranking that Reflects Excellence.”

Bundelkhand University features among the Top Public Universities of India in:

• UniRank 2024 – for strong global web presence and digital visibility.
  
• EduRank 2024 – for research impact, academic influence, and alumni network.
  
• THE (Times Higher Education) – aligning parameters with global quality benchmarks in teaching, research, and sustainability.
  

Bundelkhand University Honoured with Special Recognition in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025 Bundelkhand University, Jhansi has earned international recognition for its sustained commitment to environmental sustainability and green campus initiatives by securing a distinguished position in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025. According to the official UI GreenMetric Fact File, the university has been ranked 769th globally and 31st in India, placing it among the leading sustainable higher education institutions in the country . The UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2025, coordinated by Universitas Indonesia, evaluated 1,745 universities from 105 countries, making it the world’s largest sustainability-focused university ranking system. The assessment framework is based on six core indicators: Setting and Infrastructure, Energy and Climate Change, Waste Management, Water Management, Transportation, and Education & Research, with a total score out of 10,000. Bundelkhand University achieved an overall sustainability score of 5,997.5 (59.98%), reflecting consistent performance across all categories, particularly in Energy and Climate Change, Waste Management, Transportation, and Education & Research. The university’s initiatives such as renewable energy adoption, sewage treatment systems, water conservation practices, green transportation facilities, ICT-enabled sustainability governance, and integration of sustainability in teaching and research significantly contributed to this achievement. .Prof. Sunil Kumar Kabia, Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), represented Bundelkhand University in the UI GreenMetric evaluation process and received the recognition on behalf of the institution. Expressing his pride, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mukesh Pandey stated that this global recognition is a reflection of the university’s long-term vision, institutional commitment, and collective efforts toward sustainable development and environmental stewardship. By securing the 31st rank in India, Bundelkhand University has surpassed several well-known institutions in sustainability performance, reinforcing its growing reputation as a leading green university in the Bundelkhand region and beyond. This achievement further strengthens the university’s role in aligning higher education with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and global climate action frameworks.

Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, has been honoured with the esteemed Institution of Happiness (IOH) Certified 2025-26 award by QS I-GAUGE, the India-specific rating system from globally renowned QS Quacquarelli Symonds. This prestigious recognition underscores the university's unwavering dedication to fostering a positive, inclusive, and well-being-oriented academic environment for its students, faculty, and staff. The certificate was awarded on 12 December 2025 in a ceremony held in New Delhi, presented by Mr. Ravin Nair, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE. The award is based on an extensive stakeholder survey analysis involving students, faculty, and alumni, reflecting the institution's commitment to nurturing happiness and emotional well-being on campus.

About the Institution of Happiness (IOH) Award

The IOH is a flagship initiative by QS I-GAUGE that recognizes Indian schools, colleges, and universities for prioritizing mental health, stakeholder satisfaction, and holistic campus happiness. Through rigorous anonymous surveys and evidence of well-being initiatives, qualifying institutions receive this certification, highlighting environments where happiness drives better learning outcomes and resilience. The 2025-26 edition, themed "One Campus, Many Smiles: Celebrating Every Voice in Well-being", emphasizes inclusivity, emotional health, and diverse community engagement. Bundelkhand University joins a select group of institutions celebrated for creating supportive ecosystems that go beyond academics to nurture overall personal growth and positivity.