Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has secured the third position in Uttar Pradesh and 75th rank nationally in the IIRC India (University) Rankings 2026, released by the India Institutional Ranking Consortium (IIRC).
The university described the recognition as a significant achievement, reflecting its efforts towards academic excellence and institutional development. The rankings are based on an assessment of higher educational institutions across the country.
The university attributed the achievement to the guidance of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai.
Congratulating the university community, Prof Rai said the recognition was the result of the Governor’s guidance and the collective efforts, dedication and continued commitment of the institution towards academic excellence. He said the ranking reflected the university’s institutional growth and congratulated its teachers, employees and students for their contribution.
The Vice-Chancellor added that the university remained committed to improving its performance in the coming years.
The university administration also congratulated the Governor and the Vice-Chancellor on the achievement. MJPRU reiterated its commitment to quality education, research and innovation, holistic development and global engagement as part of its pursuit of excellence in higher education.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
