Symbiosis Skills and Professional University Ranks First in NIRF 2024 for Skill Universities

PUNE: Symbiosis Skills and Professional University ( SSPU) has secured the 1st position in the Skill Universities category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. This prestigious ranking was released by the Ministry of Education on 12th August 2024 in New Delhi. The prestigious recognition was bestowed by Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and as a part of this recognition, a trophy and a certificate were presented to Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills and Professional University.

The India Rankings 2024 were unveiled by Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, in the presence of prominent figures such as Secretary of Higher Education, Shri K. Sanjay Murthy; UGC Chairman, Prof. M Jagadesh Kumar; AICTE Chairman, Prof. T.G. Sitharam; NETF Chairman, Prof. Anil Sahasrabuddhe; NBA Member Secretary, Dr. Anil Kumar Nassa; Additional Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal; Joint Secretary, Shri Govind Jaiswal, and other distinguished academicians and heads of institutions.

NIRF is a vital recommendation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the rankings include top institutions that have demonstrated excellence in teaching, innovation, research, graduation outcomes, and more. This year marks the first time a Skill University category was introduced in the NIRF rankings, and Symbiosis Skills and Professional University has achieved the 1st rank in this newly introduced category.

Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis Skills, and Professional University said “I feel honored that I got an opportunity to accept this prestigious recognition on behalf of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, which was bestowed by Hon’ble Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone associated with the University, including our students, faculty, and staff. We are proud to have earned this recognition and would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this success.“

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