TMU Conferred with QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness Award 2025–26
Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, has added another significant milestone to its list of national recognitions by receiving the QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness Award 2025–26. The award has been conferred in recognition of the University’s sustained efforts towards creating a positive, inclusive, and student-centric educational environment.
The achievement highlights TMU’s commitment to academic excellence combined with emotional well-being, inclusivity, and holistic student development.
Recognition for Promoting a Positive Campus Environment
The QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness Award is presented to higher education institutions that demonstrate excellence in fostering mental well-being, inclusivity, collaboration, and overall happiness among students, faculty members, and staff.
TMU received this honour for its continuous initiatives aimed at building a supportive campus culture that encourages personal growth, emotional balance, and a sense of belonging alongside academic learning.
Leadership’s Response to the Achievement
Expressing pride over the recognition, Kulapati Shri Suresh Jain, Chancellor, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, stated that the award reflects TMU’s unwavering commitment to educational excellence and student welfare. He emphasised that the University believes true education goes beyond academics and must nurture mental health, values, and overall well-being.
Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manish Jain and Executive Director Shri Akshat Jain also acknowledged that this recognition by QS I-GAUGE strengthens TMU’s position at the national level and opens new avenues for international visibility and collaborations.
Assessment Based on Wellbeing and Student Feedback
Under the QS I-GAUGE framework, institutions are evaluated on parameters such as student happiness, emotional well-being, inclusivity, campus culture, and feedback from students, faculty, and alumni. The assessment also analyses how effectively universities integrate wellbeing initiatives with academic processes.
TMU’s consistent focus on student support systems, mental health awareness, collaborative learning, and value-based education played a key role in earning this prestigious award.
Award Ceremony Held in New Delhi
The QS I-GAUGE Institution of Happiness Award was formally presented during a ceremony held in New Delhi. The award was received on behalf of Teerthanker Mahaveer University by Prof. Nishith Mishra, Director, TMU i-Campus, from Mr Ravin Nayar, Managing Director, QS I-GAUGE.
Strengthening TMU’s National and Global Standing
This recognition further reinforces TMU’s vision of delivering education that balances academic rigour with emotional and social well-being. The award underscores the University’s holistic approach to education, where happiness, mental health, and personal development are considered integral to student success.
With this achievement, Teerthanker Mahaveer University continues to strengthen its reputation as a progressive institution committed to nurturing responsible, confident, and well-rounded individuals.
