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Manipal University Jaipur’s Growing Research Profile
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Research Excellence Recognized Internationally
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) announced that 19 of its faculty members appear on the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2 % Scientists List, a global ranking that highlights researchers with high citation impact. The university noted that this figure doubles the number featured the previous year (10 in 2025 and 5 in 2024). President Dr. N. N. Sharma congratulated the scholars, emphasizing the contribution of their work to the university’s research reputation.
AI and Computing Conference Expands Global Reach
From October 22 to October 24, 2026, MUJ hosted the second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Computing (ICAIC 2026). The three-day event, organized by the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, attracted participants from 16 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Russia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Iraq, Nigeria, and India. A total of 736 paper submissions were received; after peer review, 81 papers were accepted, yielding an acceptance rate of roughly 11 percent. Accepted papers are slated for publication in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems series.
Institutional Context and Growth
Established in 2011, MUJ is a NAAC A+-accredited institution and part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group. The university occupies a 122-acre campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and offers programs across engineering, computer science, management, law, architecture, humanities, and sciences. Recent accolades include a QS 5-Star overall rating.
Key Metrics
- Top 2 % scientists: 19 faculty members (2026) vs. 10 (2025) vs. 5 (2024).
- Conference submissions: 736 papers; acceptances: 81 papers (? 11 %).
- International participation: Researchers from 16 nations.
Future Directions
MUJ plans to continue strengthening its research ecosystem through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry partnerships, and expanded global engagement, leveraging both its growing faculty recognition and the international platform provided by ICAIC 2026.