Vice-Chancellor Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee on Friday announced that Calcutta University has secured first place among Indian universities and third position among top higher educational institutions in the country in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020. The VC said the news of ranking, received newly, was a matter of pride for every stakeholder of CU and acknowledgement of its research activities across different fields which always got international recognition.
About 15 Indian universities have performed it to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020, also known as Shanghai Ranking, released recently.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) was on the number one rank while the University of Calcutta was on the third spot among all premier higher educational institutions in the country, as per the ARWU Ranking 2020 of top institutions in India. While West Bengal Chief Minister reported the news as a proud moment for the entire country.
The Chief Minister tweeted: “Pleased to share that Calcutta University has been adjudged 1st among all Indian universities for merit & performance, as per the renowned Shanghai Ranking or Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. CU has also ranked 3rd among all higher education institutes in India.”
Pleased to share that Calcutta University has been adjudged 1st among all Indian universities for merit & performance, as per the renowned Shanghai Ranking or Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020. CU has also ranked 3rd among all higher education institutes in India.(1/2)
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 2, 2021
The chief minister said on the microblogging site, “It’s a proud moment for the whole state & I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the teachers, researchers, students & everyone associated with the University of Calcutta for their earnest contribution and brilliant performance.”
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