Mangaluru: St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, has been recognised among India’s leading sustainable higher education institutions, securing the 23rd rank nationally, 4th rank in Karnataka, and earning a Gold Rating in the National Green University Ranking (NGUR) 2026.

The university achieved an overall score of 91 out of 100 following a comprehensive evaluation conducted by Green Mentors, which assessed institutions on their commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action, governance, research, innovation, and community engagement.

Evaluated across ten sustainability pillars

The National Green University Ranking (NGUR) 2026 assessed universities across ten key sustainability parameters, including:

  • Sustainability governance and leadership
  • Campus biodiversity and green cover
  • Carbon and climate action
  • Green infrastructure and energy efficiency
  • Research and innovation for sustainability
  • Sustainability in curriculum and pedagogy
  • Water management and conservation
  • Sustainable transportation
  • Waste management and circular economy
  • Community engagement and outreach

According to the university, the ranking follows a transparent, evidence-based methodology that evaluates institutional policies, sustainability reports, environmental audits, research publications, GIS mapping, annual reports, and measurable environmental outcomes.

Commitment to sustainable development

The recognition reflects St Aloysius University’s sustained efforts to integrate sustainability into academics, research, campus operations, and community outreach.

The institution has implemented initiatives in renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, water management, waste reduction, sustainable infrastructure, and student-led environmental programmes aimed at promoting responsible environmental stewardship.

The university administration attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of its faculty, researchers, administrative staff, students, alumni, and support personnel in fostering a culture of sustainability.

Recognition aligned with global sustainability goals

The NGUR framework is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UNESCO Greening Higher Education Framework, and India’s national priorities on climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and environmental governance.

Adding to the recognition, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) has also been invited to participate in the 10th NYC Green School Conference 2026 in New York, where institutions recognised under the National Green University Ranking will be honoured before an international gathering of higher education leaders, policymakers, sustainability experts, researchers, and global partners.

The achievement further strengthens the university’s position as an institution committed to environmental responsibility, sustainable development, and academic excellence.