Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, member of the National Security Advisory Board, participated as chief guest at the seventh convocation of IISER Tirupati in July 2026. Which of the following statements about IISER Tirupati's achievements is correct?
- IISER Tirupati was ranked 10th in the Nature Index 2026 among Indian academic institutions
- IISER Tirupati was ranked 20th in the Nature Index 2026, jumping from 33rd position in 2025
- IISER Tirupati received external research funding of ₹51 crore during 2025-26
- IISER Tirupati researchers published 360 papers in international journals during 2025-26
Answer: IISER Tirupati was ranked 20th in the Nature Index 2026, jumping from 33rd position in 2025
According to the article, IISER Tirupati was placed at the 20th position among academic and research institutions in India in the Nature Index 2026, which was a significant improvement from the 33rd position in 2025. This demonstrates the institute's growing research capabilities and international recognition.