Sri Sri University Bags QS I-GAUGE Happiness Award at QS IOH Summit 2025

Sri Sri University, Odisha, received the QS I-GAUGE Happiness award at QS IOH Summit 2025 in New Delhi demonstrating a big win for holistic learning in India.  This award immediately follows the university receiving a total GOLD rating in QS I-GAUGE making it one of the top participants in excellence in higher education.

The award was received by a proud team representing Sri Sri University (SSU), including Hon’ President Prof. Rajita Kulkarni, Dr. Kesarii Singh (Dean–Research & Academics), and Ms. Rupal Shah (Head – Happiness Connect). This recognition is a true pat on the back conveying to India that they are doing a good job in creating a campus where students do not merely study, but are happy and feel supported.

What is So Special About this Rating?

QS I-GAUGE is similar to the gold standard of rating the Indian universities according to the global standards. Here is the list of awards they received:

• Facilities, Governance & Structure PLATINUM.
• Social Responsibility at DIAMOND.
• GOLD in Teaching and Learning, Faculty Quality, Employability, Diversity and Accessibility and Entrepreneurship.
• SILVER for Research

These rankings show that SSU is all about a balanced approach with strong academics, good faculty, excellent employment prospects and a campus that is inclusive to all. No wonder students here thrive not just in books, but in life too.

A huge shoutout should be given to the leadership team and Prof. Rajita Kulkarni who made this possible as well as the dedicated staff and energetic students. As per the sources, the university is now aiming for overall PLATINUM next time.

This is good news to the Odisha educational system and a lesson that learning in a happy environment is much more important than earning degrees in today’s world. With rankings like these, Sri Sri University is setting the bar high for value-based learning in India.

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