Manav RachnaInternational Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS), formerly MRIU, traces its origins to 1997 when it was established as the Career Institute of Technology & Management (CITM) under Maharishi Dayanand University (MDU) Rohtak. Today,MRIIRSis a NAAC ‘A++’ accredited institution and a Deemed-to-be-University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, notified by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, and has been grantedUGC 12B status.
In 2019,ManavRachna Dental College (MRDC)was incorporated as a constituent institution of MRIIRS, further strengthening its academic ecosystem.
MRIIRS offers UG, PG, Diploma Programmes andPh.D. programmesin the broad areas ofengineering,management,dental sciences,media,business-studies, commerce,physiotherapy,food and nutrition, social-sciences,psychology,computerapplicationsand other allied areas.MRIIRS has registered an all-round growth in academics, research and development, ISR, student support and progression, leadership and governance, environmental consciousness besides achievements in many other exemplary processes and procedures. MRIIRS offers a wide range of choice-based value-added courses and MOOCs to enable cross-domain learning and expand knowledge horizons for students and faculty. Actively engaging with national platforms, the SWAYAM Local Chapter of MRIIRS ranks among theTop 50 in India, placed at 36th position with an ‘AA’ grade.
Our programmes are enriched through 600+ strategic collaborations with industry leaders such asMicrosoft, Intel, Mitsubishi, Zell Education, Deloitte, EC Council, SAS, HCL Technology, L&T EduTech, FINX, IMARTICUS Learning, alongside renowned international universities includingMonash University, Australia, Queen Mary University of London, KEDGE Business School, HTMi Switzerland, and leading institutions across Europe and Canada.
A robust and well-establishedInternal Quality Assurance Celldrives continuous quality enhancement across the University. MRIIRS’ commitment to global standards is reflected in its ISO 50001:2018–certified Energy Management System and ISO 14001:2015–certified Environmental Management System. Further strengthening this framework, MRIIRS achieved theISO 21001:2018 certificationon June 25, 2024, becoming the first university in Haryana to earn this distinction.
MRIIRS has been awarded theNAAC‘A++’ Gradein its second cycle in February 2023, valid for five years from 20 February 2023, positioning the University among India’s leading universities, making it thefirst private university in Delhi-NCR to achieve this distinction.
Hallmarks of Excellence
● UGC recognized MRIIRS as aCategory-I Deemed to be Universityin the year 2024, in accordance with the UGC Regulations 2018 for Categorization of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy.
● Maintained its position amongtop 100 in the University category, Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC) has earned distinction and ranked 33rd in the Dental category and has been recognized as theleading private dental institution in North India in the NIRF 2025 rankings.
● Awarded withQS 5-star rating in seven categories(Teaching, Facilities, Social responsibility, Employability, Academic Development, Inclusiveness and Programme Strength for Computer Science and Engineering) with overall 4-star rating globally.
● Has proudly made its debut in theQS World University Rankings 2026, securing a position in the1401+ global band.Among Indian institutions, MRIIRS stands out with commendable rankings and 7th in Faculty-Student Ratio.
● Ranked224th in QS Asia University Rankings 2026in the Southern Asia region.
● Ranked in the rank band76-100 by QS World University Rankings:Online MBA 2025with 9th position for the overall regional rank (Asia Pacific).
● Secured 55th global rank in theQS International Trade Ranking 2025: MBA and Master’s.
● Ranked amongtop 100 at national level and 1501+ at the global levelin the prestigious World University Rankings 2026 byTimes Higher Educationand ranked first time inTHE Asia University Rankings 2025 with Rank: 601+ and Teaching Pillar ranked 23rd in India.
● SecuredGlobal Rank Band of 501-600 and 46th at National levelin the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2025.
● School of Leadership and Management has officially received theAACSBMembership Certificate.
● Manav Rachna Dental College has beenaccredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)from Jan 2024 till Jan 2027 under the DHSP Accreditation Standards. The NABH accreditation signifies our commitment to providing safe, ethical, and patient-centric care, reflecting our relentless pursuit of quality in both service and education.
● Department of Clinical Psychology has been accorded the prestigious recognition of a“Centre of Excellence” by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
● MRIIRS has been awarded thePlatinum Band – Institutions of Distinction in Campus Wellbeing, recognising its strong commitment to mental health, emotional support, and holistic development. Wellbeing is integral to academic life at MRIIRS, supported through its dedicated initiativeManovriti,which offers counselling, guidance, and a safe, non-judgmental space for students, faculty, and staff.
● InSustainability,we’ve been Ranked1501+ Globally, 582 in Asia and 68th in India in QS Sustainability 2026 Ranking.Ranked (globally 801-1000 band) in the Country Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for its outstanding contributions to SDGs: SDG-2, SDG-3, SDG 6, SDG5, SDG9, SDG-9, SDG-10 and SDG-17 Conferred theFirst Prize in the State Level Energy Conservation Award (SLECA–2024)by the New & Renewable Energy Department, Government of Haryana.
● Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS, formerly MRIU) is aFounder Member of the prestigious “College Board’s Indian Global Higher Education Alliance”. The Alliance provides a platform for innovative Indian universities to engage with the world’s most prominent universities to drive access and excellence in undergraduate preparation, recruitment, admission, and enrolment practices. Eminent Universities like Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Michigan, Ohio State University, Princeton University, Boston University, San Diego University, Yale University, Georgia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Purdue University, Miami University, and Johns Hopkins University are College Board members.
Learning is strengthened through hands-on laboratory training, industry attachments, and project work, complemented by conferences, seminars, colloquiums, hackathons, and expert talks that extend learning beyond the classroom.
In its ongoing research journey, MRIIRS has successfully built a strong research culture and achieved notable momentum, with over 3,000 publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, PubMed and UGC CARE.