Also ranked Pune's No. 1 school for Safety, Security & Digital Well-Being by the EducationWorld Grand Jury; Head of School Dr. Vidhukesh Vimal receives the honour on the school's behalf.
PUNE, Maharashtra, India — 29 October 2026: Vishwashanti Gurukul World School (VGWS), Pune (formerly known as MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School), has been ranked No. 2 in India and No. 1 in Maharashtra in the International Residential School category of the EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2026-27. In a separate Grand Jury ranking, the school was placed No. 1 in Pune, No. 2 in Maharashtra and No. 3 in India for Safety, Security & Digital Well-Being.
Head of School Dr. Vidhukesh Vimal received the award and certificates at the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2026-27 Awards ceremony. The certificates, signed by EducationWorld Publisher/Editor Dilip Thakore and dated October 2026, are issued in the school's former name, MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Pune.
Rankings at a glance
Ranking (EWISR 2026-27) | Category | India | Maharashtra | Pune |
EducationWorld India School Rankings | International Residential School | 2 | 1 | — |
EducationWorld Grand Jury India School Rankings | Safety, Security & Digital Well-Being | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Why this ranking matters
EWISR 2026-27 is the 20th annual edition of India's most extensive school survey. EducationWorld conducted it with AZ Research Partners, Bengaluru, and released the rankings on 26 September 2026.
The survey drew on about 18,000 respondents across 34 cities, including parents, teachers, educators and counselors. It rates roughly 4,500 schools in 22 states on 14 to 15 parameters of educational excellence. Because the ranking rests on independent peer and parent perception, not self-reported claims, it is a trusted reference for Indian and NRI families shortlisting a boarding school.
The announcement of the International Residential School rankings can be viewed on LinkedIn here.
The scorecard behind the rank
EducationWorld EWISR 2026-27 scorecard for MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul World School, Pune
The school's five strongest scores are all about the child's daily experience: campus infrastructure, mental and emotional well-being services, pastoral care, safety and hygiene, and individual attention.
What it means for parents and students
For families choosing a residential school, the two rankings answer the questions that matter most: is the education world-class, and is my child safe and cared for? VGWS is the top-ranked International Residential School in Maharashtra and the top-ranked school in Pune for Safety, Security & Digital Well-Being.
On campus, this rests on 24/7 CCTV surveillance, separate boarding houses for boys and girls with resident faculty, an on-campus infirmary with residential medical staff, and dedicated counselors for students' social and emotional well-being.
“This recognition belongs to our students, teachers, house parents and families. Being ranked India's No. 2 International Residential School, and Pune's No. 1 for safety and digital well-being, affirms what we have built since 2006: a campus where rigorous IB learning and genuine care go hand in hand." — Dr. Vidhukesh Vimal, Head of School, Vishwashanti Gurukul World School
About Vishwashanti Gurukul World School
Founded in 2006, Vishwashanti Gurukul World School is a co-educational IB World School and boarding community under the MAEER's MIT Pune India's Initiative, set on a 125-acre campus at Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune. It offers all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) on a single residential campus to over 700 students from 30+ countries. Guided by the line "Rooted in Indian Heritage, Empowered by the IB Curriculum", the school is a member of the Boarding Schools' Association of India and The Association of International Schools of India.
Verify and follow
• Ranking (EducationWorld): International Residential Schools, EWISR 2026-27 (Highlight)
• Announcement: LinkedIn post (Highlight)
• Website: www.mitgurukul.com (Highlight)
• YouTube: @Mitgurukulpune (Highlight)
• Facebook: MITGurukulOfficial
Admissions and media enquiries: admissions@mitgurukul.com · +91 78978 94804 · Rajbaug, Loni Kalbhor, Pune–Solapur Highway, Pune 412 201
Sources: Outlook Business, 26 Sept 2026 · The CSR Journal · EducationWorld certificates, October 2026
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