ICAR–IVRI Enters QS World University Rankings, Placed in 51–100 Band for Veterinary Science

The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings for Veterinary Science, marking a major milestone for India’s veterinary education and research ecosystem. The ICAR-IVRI has been ranked in the 51–100 band in the Veterinary Science category and is the only Indian institution in the top 100 of the QS Rankings 2026.

The recognition reflects IVRI’s long-standing excellence in veterinary education, advanced research, and technology development, as well as its critical contributions to animal health and livestock development in India.

Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, said, “The inclusion of ICAR–IVRI in the QS World University Rankings for Veterinary Science marks a major milestone for India’s veterinary education and research landscape. It places IVRI among leading global institutions and signals India’s growing presence in international academia. The recognition reflects the institute’s strong research output, academic reputation, and global visibility.”

Established in 1889, the institute has a legacy spanning over 136 years and has evolved into the country’s premier veterinary research institution and a Deemed University. It has also consistently ranked among the top institutions in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), highlighting its strong academic performance and research output.

Beyond research, IVRI has made substantial contributions to human resource development through postgraduate and doctoral education, professional training, and national capacity-building programs. Its academic excellence is also reinforced by an A++ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), the highest grade awarded by the body.

Over the decades, IVRI has produced generations of eminent veterinarians and scientists who have contributed significantly to animal health, food security, and public health in India and abroad. The institute has played a pioneering role in diagnosing, preventing, and controlling major livestock diseases, while developing vaccines, diagnostic tools, and disease management strategies.

Among its most notable contributions is its role in the eradication of Rinderpest, one of the most devastating cattle diseases in history. This achievement is widely regarded as a landmark in veterinary science and has strengthened India’s livestock sector and rural economy.