Shiksha Study Abroad Launches Shiksha Popularity Rank
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Updated on Nov 11, 2025 14:24 IST

Do you come across Shiksha Popularity Ranking often and do not know what is the significance? We will help you understand what is Shiksha Popularity ranking and how it can help you shortlist universities for admissions abroad. Chec out the article for more details.  

University ranking is very important in decision making for someone who is planning to study abroad. But you check out there on the web - you find many ranking bodies like Bloomberg, Financial Times, Guardian University Rankings, QS Universities Rankings, Times Higher Education (THE), US News. Different sources have different ranking methodology thus college A ranking 4 on Bloomberg might rank 2nd on QS. Well this is where Shiksha Study Abroad steps in with the Shiksha Popularity Rank. We are sorting ranks from all these sources to give you a clear, consolidated view that helps you confidently choose the university that aligns best with your academic and career aspirations.

Table of contents
  • What is Shiksha Popularity Rank?
  • How is Shiksha's Popularity Rank Calculated?
  • Benefits of choosing Shiksha Popularity Rank

What is Shiksha Popularity Rank?

Shiksha Popularity Rank is a simple ranking system that helps you choose the best university for studying abroad. It collects ratings from trusted sources and turns them into an aggregated rank with clear letter grade, so you can see how well an institute performs overall and for specific courses. It even breaks down the rankings into different levels:

  • Global Level: How the university ranks in the world (like Harvard's global rank).
  • Country Level: How the university ranks in its own country (like Harvard's rank in the USA).
  • Base Course Level: How the university ranks for a particular type of course (for example, Harvard's rank for an MS program).
  • Stream Level: How the university ranks in a broader subject area (such as Engineering).
  • Specialization Level: How the university ranks for a specific subject (like Computer Science). This makes it easy to compare institutions, saves you time, and helps you pick the right university for your studies and future career.

Also Read:

QS World University Rankings - Global MBA Rankings Methodology

QS World University Rankings: Methodology

The Guardian Ranking Methodology

The Complete University Guide Rankings Methodology

How is Shiksha's Popularity Rank Calculated?

Let's use this Harvard Ranking as an example to understand how Shiksha calculates the rank: 

  1. Gather All Available Ranks
    Shiksha collects Harvard’s position from each publisher. For example, ARWU might show Harvard at #1, THE at #3, and so on.

  2. Consolidate and Compare
    These different rankings are then combined and balanced against one another, making sure no single source dominates the final outcome.

  3. Adjust for Variations
    Because each ranking body has its own method (e.g., some might report exact ranks, others give rank ranges), Shiksha applies a consistent approach to standardize this data and displays the calculated single Shiksha rank which in this case #4. This gives students an at-a-glance view of how Harvard stands when multiple ranking sources are considered together.

While the precise calculations stay under the hood, the overall idea is that Shiksha merges several reputable rankings into one easy-to-understand position.

Related Reads:

US News Business Ranking Methodology

US News' Best Colleges Rankings (National Universities) Methodology

US News Best Global Universities Rankings Methodology

QS World University Rankings - Subject Methodology

Benefits of choosing Shiksha Popularity Rank

Here is some of the reasons why you should rely on Shiksha Popularity Rank:

Benefit How It Helps You
Unified Data View Consolidates rankings from multiple sources into a single, standardized system—no more juggling conflicting numbers from different publishers.
Local vs Global Insight It separates overall university performance from course-specific data so you can evaluate both the institution’s global reputation and its strength in particular programs locally.
Reliable Comparisons Uses normalisation to adjust for differences in data sources - ensuring fair and statistically sound comparison between institutions and courses
Simpler Grades Translates complex ranking data into simple ranks and letter grades (A+, A, A–, etc.) giving you a quick at a glance understanding of university’s or program’s standing
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Q:   What is Sattfordshire University ranked in the UK?
A:

The University of Staffordshire UK, ranks in and around the top 100 British Universities. According to the latest Shiksha Popularity Rankings, the University of Staffordshire ranks #107 in the UK.

When it comes to global rankings, Staffordshire University Global Ranking is #638 in the world. 

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Q:   Which is better between the University of Lancashire and the University of Nottingham?
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University of Lancashire and University of Nottingham are some of the most prestigious in UK and students across the globe desire to study here. In terms of tuition fee, University of Lancashire is more affordable. However, the Uni of Nottingham is lesser selective.

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