India, April 29 -- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT-DU), Bhubaneswar has registered an impressive rise on the national academic stage, securing the 6th position among all universities in India-across both government and private institutions-in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2026. Emerging as the highest-ranked institution not only in Odisha but across the entire eastern region, KIIT's ascent underscores its growing academic and research stature. The achievement marks a notable climb from its 8th position in 2025, reflecting a steady and impressive upward trajectory in one of the world's most competitive higher education benchmarks. Globally, KIIT has climbed to the 169th position in Asia, ma...