RUAS Honoured at the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ignited Minds Awards 2026

The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Ignited Minds Awards for Higher Education 2026, supported by the Government and the Times Foundation, have been announced, and Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) has been recognized with two prestigious honors:

• Most Promising University of the Year - M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS)
• Visionary Academic Leader of the Year - Prof. Kuldeep Kumar Raina, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, RUAS

These recognitions stand as a significant testament to the University's unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation, research, leadership, and transformative higher education. The honor bestowed upon our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor reflects his visionary leadership and dedicated efforts toward establishing RUAS as a premier institution of higher learning.

These achievements belong to the entire RUAS family—our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and leadership—whose collective dedication and contributions continue to drive the University toward greater heights.