Academic Brand Rating & Awards 2026-27 for higher institutions, presented by Education Expo TV & Record Owner – Books of World Records, is a distinctive annual initiative designed to recognise and document higher institutions demonstrating excellence in academics, teaching, research, innovation, student achievement, leadership, infrastructure, employability, global engagement and institutional development.
Selected institutions will be featured in the Record Owner – Annual Book of World Records and recognised through their Academic Brand Rating—providing an opportunity to be counted among the top-rated institutions recognised through the programme.
Is your institution ready to be recognised, featured and remembered?
Get assessed. Get recognised. Get featured in the Annual Book of World Records.
Academic Brand Ratings is open to as per law established higher institutions that can provide verifiable information about their academic performance, institutional practices, achievements, and educational initiatives.
SELECTED TOP-RATED INSTITUTIONS in Academic Brand Rating will FEATURED in Record Owner – Annual Book of World Records 2026–27.
| Rating | Score | Recognition Title |
|---|---|---|
| AAA+ | 95–100 | Exceptional Academic Brand |
| AAA | 90–94 | Outstanding Academic Brand |
| AA+ | 85–89 | Distinguished Academic Brand |
| AA | 80–84 | Excellent Academic Brand |
| A+ | 75–79 | Strong Academic Brand |
| A | 70–74 | Established Academic Brand |
| B+ | 65–69 | Promising Academic Brand |
| B | 60–64 | Emerging Academic Brand |
Download Nomination Form & Rules and submit as per rules and regulations. Also submit institution detailed presentation covering all aspect of academics, details of key staff, previous year’s results, Facilities at institution, affiliation, achievements etc. supported by links of AV/Photographs/Website.
Send via email at info@recordowner.com .
Submit application, free of charges.
Evaluation outcome shall be communicated by Record Owner Team within 48 hours.
Award acceptance with payment of applicable processing fee as per rules and regulations mentioned in application form.
Listing in the Record Owner Annual Book of Records
Dedicated Half-Page Coverage in the Annual Book
Dedicated Profile Page on RecordOwner.com
Video Profile showcasing the winner’s journey & achievements
Official Record Owner Certificate
Record Owner Medal
Record Owner Plaque
One Hard Copy of the Record Owner Annual Book
The Ratings/ awards will be delivered in a ceremony to be organized in New Delhi on 25 Oct 2026. Record Owner Award Kit shall be send via courier in case you are not able to attend the event. Actual postal charges are applicable for delivery. The Record Owner book will be available by the December-26.