Bhubaneswar’s Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University has been crowned a leader in higher education, bagging the prestigious Grazia Trendsetters 2026 Award for excellence in Eastern India. The accolade cements SOA’s reputation as a premier academic powerhouse in the region.
The celebration didn't stop there—SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda was also individually honored for his visionary leadership in the field. Held recently in Kolkata, the star-studded ceremony featured Bollywood icons like Rasika Duggal, Taha Shah Badussha, and Parambrata Chatterjee.
This event marked the first time the international magazine, Grazia, hosted its trendsetter awards in Eastern India, specifically choosing to highlight those redefining the landscape of modern education. With these dual wins, SOA continues to set a high benchmark for academic and administrative brilliance.