ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education Achieves DIAMOND Rating in Maiden QS I-GAUGE Assessment 2026

ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, (IFHE) Hyderabad, has been conferred the prestigious DIAMOND rating in QS I-GAUGE assessment, signifying the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, national competitiveness, and highly efficient institutional practices.

QS I-GAUGE is a comprehensive, independent, and quality rating assessment framework designed to rank India’s education institutions. Under this framework, institutions undergo a 360-degree assessment and receive quality badges based on their performance across various criteria that cover teaching and learning, student quality, governance, research, etc.

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ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education has shown strong performance across several key dimensions like Teaching and Learning, Employability, and Facilities, which were rated DIAMOND, indicating high pedagogical standards, positive student outcomes, strong industry partnership, and top-tier infrastructure. ICFAI secured the highest possible badge – PLATINUM in Faculty Quality, Social Responsibility, Governance and Structure, and Academic development, which further highlights the institution’s commitment to faculty quality, robust institutional frameworks, efficient administrative framework, and governance initiatives.

The QS I-GAUGE DIAMOND is a recognition of the strong academic ecosystem that ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education has built over the years, as the institution looks forward to renewed commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

ICFAI is the first higher education institution to receive QS I-GAUGE rating in the State of Telangana.

Speaking on the achievement, Vice Chancellor Prof. A. Vinay Kumar said, “This DIAMOND rating is a proud moment for our entire university community. It reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students, and reaffirms our commitment to delivering world-class higher education.”