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Time of India
3 hours ago
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- Time of India
Which IITs made it to the QS World University Rankings 2026? A comparative analysis of their performance this year
India makes biggest leap in QS World Rankings 2026, IIT Delhi leads at 123rd. (Getty Images) The QS World University Rankings 2026, released on June 18, 2025, by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), have once again showcased the competitive landscape of higher education worldwide. This year's edition assessed over 1,500 universities from 106 locations, making it the most comprehensive ranking to date. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has maintained its place at the summit of global academia, securing the number one position with a perfect overall score of 100. Following MIT, Imperial College London and Stanford University secured the second and third spots respectively, marking a strong presence of North American and European universities in the global top ten. India has also made significant strides, with 54 universities featured in the QS rankings. Leading this contingent are the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), ranking 123rd, 129th, and 180th globally respectively. This marked progress reflects India's expanding footprint on the global academic map and underscores the continuing rise of its premier institutions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Funding Food Innovation—Apply Now Zayed Sustainability Prize Apply Now Undo The legacy and strengths of IITs in India The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) form the cornerstone of India's technological education and research since their inception. The first IIT was established in 1951 at Kharagpur, and over the decades, the network has grown to encompass 23 institutes across the country. Each IIT boasts distinct strengths, but all share a commitment to excellence in engineering, technology, and science education. IIT Delhi, established in 1961, is often regarded as the flagship institute of the IIT system. Its reputation is bolstered by a robust employer reputation score of 95 and an academic reputation score of 67.9 in the QS rankings 2026. It is renowned for its strong industry linkages and research output, producing graduates who are highly sought after worldwide. IIT Bombay, founded in 1958, combines academic rigour with a vibrant campus culture and close industry collaborations. It ranks just behind IIT Delhi with a high employer reputation score of 97 and academic reputation of 73.3. This institution has consistently been a pioneer in research innovation and entrepreneurship. IIT Madras, set up in 1959, is noted for its rigorous academic programmes and strong research focus, especially in engineering and technology. It recorded an overall score of 58.4 in QS 2026 and has made significant improvements, rising from 227th to 180th in the rankings, indicating its growing global stature. IIT Kharagpur, the first IIT established in 1951, remains a pivotal centre for research and education with a wide range of academic disciplines. With an overall score of 54.5, it continues to build on its legacy of producing top-tier engineers and researchers. Other established IITs like Kanpur (est. 1959), Guwahati (est. 1994), and Roorkee (est. 1847 as Thomason College, later IIT from 2001) hold steady rankings in the mid-200s and 300s, reflecting steady performance and regional academic leadership. Newer IITs such as Indore (2009), BHU Varanasi (2012 merger), Hyderabad (2008), Gandhinagar (2008), and Bhubaneswar (2008) have rapidly gained recognition. Their focus on interdisciplinary research and innovation is reflected in their QS rankings and overall scores, albeit lower than the older IITs, yet demonstrating upward momentum. IITs in QS World University Rankings 2026: Detailed data S. No. Institution Rank (2026) Previous Rank (2025) Overall Score Academic Reputation Employer Reputation Employment Outcomes 1 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) 123 150 65.5 67.9 95 51 2 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) 129 118 64.8 73 97 72.6 3 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) 180 227 58.4 57 86 46 4 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP) 215 222 54.5 43 79 48 5 Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore 219 211 54.2 56.6 46.4 15 6 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) 222 263 54 49.4 82.7 47.6 7 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) 334 344 42.3 25.4 62 8.7 8 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) 339 335 42.2 26.8 52 20 9 Indian Institute of Technology Indore 556 477 30 8 17 5 10 Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi 566 531 29.3 9.3 19 10 11 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) 664 681-690 26.4 10.3 15 6.5 12 Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) 801-850 -- n/a 7 9 2 13 Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS) 951-1000 951-1000 n/a 5 12 2 Comparative analysis of IITs in QS 2026 The rankings clearly indicate that IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay maintain their dominance in both academic and employer reputation, highlighting their status as India's premier technological institutions. IIT Delhi edges ahead with a slightly higher overall score, despite IIT Bombay's marginally higher employer reputation. IIT Madras's remarkable rise in rank from 227 to 180 is a testament to its expanding research capabilities and internationalisation efforts. The middle-tier IITs—Kharagpur and Kanpur—display stable performance with overall scores in the mid-50s. These institutes show room for improvement, especially in enhancing their employer reputation and employment outcomes to boost their rankings further. IIT Guwahati and Roorkee, while ranking lower, continue to solidify their roles as key academic centres in their respective regions. Their relatively lower scores in employment outcomes point to potential areas for development, particularly in strengthening industry collaborations and graduate placements. The newer IITs, such as Indore, BHU Varanasi, Hyderabad, Gandhinagar, and Bhubaneswar, are gradually carving their niche. Although their overall scores and reputations are currently modest, these institutions' focus on innovative curricula and research promises future growth. Notably, IIT Gandhinagar and IIT Bhubaneswar, despite lower scores, benefit from strategic academic plans that emphasise interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship. This spectrum of rankings across the IIT system reflects India's multifaceted approach to expanding quality higher education and research. As established IITs continue to excel, the newer institutes are progressing steadily, collectively raising India's profile on the global academic stage. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
News18
13 hours ago
- Business
- News18
PM Modi Welcomes QS World Rankings 2026 After Indian Universities Make Significant Advancements
QS World Rankings 2026: IIT Delhi has notably improved, moving up 27 positions to achieve the 123rd rank, a considerable leap from last year's 150th place. QS World Rankings 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently expressed his approval of the QS World University Rankings 2026, highlighting significant advancements made by Indian institutes this year. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has notably improved, moving up 27 positions to achieve the 123rd rank, a considerable leap from last year's 150th place. 'The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our Government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth," the prime minister posted on X. A total of 54 Higher Educational Institutions from India have been featured in the QS World University 2026 Rankings, marking a new high for the country, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced. The number of Indian universities in these rankings has increased from just 11 in 2014 to 54 in the latest list, he posted on X. This is a 390 per cent increase over the past decade. Pradhan expressed confidence that with the National Education Policy's focus on research, innovation, and internationalisation, even more Indian higher education institutions will achieve global excellence in the future. He added that India boasts the fastest-growing education system among G20 countries and ranks fourth in representation, following the US, UK, and China. Meanwhile, as per the QS rankings 2026, IIT Bombay slipped 11 places to 129th. In 2025, it was ranked 118th However, it remains the second-best ranked Indian institution globally. IIT Madras recorded one of the most dramatic improvements in 2026 – leaping 47 places to reach the 180th spot. This is the first time it has entered the global top 200. The QS World University Rankings, published annually by global higher education analytics firm Quacquarelli Symonds, assess universities based on a variety of performance indicators including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, research impact, international student diversity, and graduate employability. First Published:
Iraqi News
16 hours ago
- Science
- Iraqi News
Iraqi universities climb in global rankings; Al-Mustaqbal University ranked #1 worldwide for SDG7
Baghdad ( – Iraqi universities have made tangible progress in global academic rankings, achieving high placements in both the QS World University Rankings 2026 and the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced on Thursday (June 19, 2025). In the prestigious QS World Rankings 2026, ten Iraqi universities were featured, with the University of Baghdad leading the national institutions by placing in the 741-750 bracket worldwide. Nahrain University also secured a spot in the top 1000. Iraq also had a prominent showing in the THE University Impact Rankings 2025, which assesses contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A remarkable 88 Iraqi universities participated. In a standout achievement, Al-Mustaqbal University was ranked first globally for its contribution to SDG 7: 'Affordable and Clean Energy,' placing it among the world's top universities for specific development goals. This progress highlights Iraq's commitment to enhancing its academic reputation and contributing to global sustainability.
Fashion Value Chain
a day ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
With 575th Rank Chandigarh University Ranks Amongst 2% of World's Top Universities in QS World University Rankings 2026
âChandigarh University has once again made impressive strides in the prestigious QS World University Ranking 2026 by climbing 125 places to secure an overall 575th rank in the world, joining the list of top 2 per cent of universities across the globe. MP Rajya Sabha & CU Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu celebrating Chandigarh University's QS World Rankings 2026 success with officials at Gharuan Campus In the overall India rankings in the latest rankings by QS World University Ranking 2026, Chandigarh University has secured 16th Rank among all public and private institutes in the country as compared to 18th rank last year. Among all private universities in India, Chandigarh University ranked 2nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026, moving from 3rd position previous year. As many as 54 Indian universities have featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the all India rank of 16 among all public and private institutes marks a significant achievement for Chandigarh University. This reflects its academic excellence, student success and innovation. The university's latest ranking underscores its growing reputation as a leading institution of higher learning, both in India and globally. Underscoring Chandigarh University's impressive reputation among employers, Chandigarh university saw a jump of 25 ranks in 'Employer Reputation' in comparison to last year and managed to get ranked at 147th position in the world. In India, Chandigarh University got 7th rank in Employer Reputation indicator which considers the important component of employability and the institution's reputation amongst employers. Chandigarh University has been ranked 12th in India in International Research Network a jump of 14 rank in comparison to last year's rank of 26th. International Research Network (IRN) is a measure of an institutions success in creating and sustaining research partnerships with institutions in other locations. Chandigarh university has filled 4300+ patents and has been consistently ranked amongst India's top five research intensive universities as per government of India. Chandigarh University got ranked 13th in India in Academic Reputation in comparison to 14th in India last year. The Academic Reputation (AR) indicator measures the reputation of institutions and their programmes by asking academic experts to nominate universities based on their subject area of expertise. This indicator not only illuminates the quality of an institutions research, but also their approach to academic partnerships, their strategic impact, their educational innovativeness and the impact they have made on education and society at large. Terming the consistent improvement in overall performance of the university in the latest edition of QS World University Rankings as a significant milestone, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu, who celebrated the achievement with students, faculty and staff members at the campus, expressed delight and immense pride on Chandigarh Universitys standing in the latest edition of QS World University Rankings 2026. 'Chandigarh University has demonstrated outstanding performance across multiple criteria, including employer reputation, academic reputation and international research network to secure the 575th rank and join the list of top 2 per cent universities globally. This continued recognition in the QS World Rankings reflects the dedication and excellence of our faculty, staff, and students towards academic rigor, innovative research, and global impact,' he said. Sandhu further said, 'These rankings enthrall and fill us with more commitment towards imparting quality education and set new benchmarks in higher education by nurturing young minds and equipping them with the skills, attitudes, and values needed to lead in various fields in the future. We remain committed to sustaining this momentum and strive for excellence to uphold our position among the worlds leading institutions of higher learning by providing best facilities to students, through best practices of innovation and academics.' The top ranks for Chandigarh University in the 2026 edition of QS World University Rankings comes months after the university shined in coveted QS Asia Rankings 2025. About Chandigarh University Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. Website address:
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
QS World University Rankings 2026: IIT Delhi leads the way, see the full list of Indian universities and their rankings
India makes biggest leap in QS World Rankings 2026, IIT Delhi leads at 123rd. (Getty Images) QS World Rankings 2026: India has recorded its most robust presence yet in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with a total of 54 institutions making the list. This marks a significant rise from 46 universities in 2025 and 45 in 2024. The 390% increase from just 11 ranked universities in 2014 positions India as the fastest-growing higher education system among G20 nations. It also ranks India as the fourth most represented country in the global rankings, behind the U.S., UK, and China. This upward trajectory reflects a growing focus on improving the quality and international visibility of Indian higher education institutions. However, while the quantity of ranked universities is increasing, India continues to face challenges in aspects critical to global competitiveness, such as international student diversity and faculty resources. Top performers and rising stars At the forefront of India's academic success is the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), which climbed to a joint 123rd position with Georgia Institute of Technology, USA — its best-ever ranking. In previous years, IIT Delhi was ranked 150th in 2025 and 197th in 2024, showing steady improvement. This rise is underpinned by strong scores in employer reputation (ranked 50th globally), citations per faculty (86th), and academic reputation (142nd), reflecting growing recognition among employers and peers alike. IIT Bombay remains among the top Indian universities, holding the 129th spot despite slipping from its all-time best rank of 118 last year. The institution scores particularly well for employer reputation, ranked 39th worldwide. Another notable highlight is IIT Madras, which leapt 47 places to break into the global top 200 for the first time, now positioned at 180th. This represents one of the most significant ranking improvements in 2026. Other prominent Indian universities in the global top 500 include IIT Kharagpur (215), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore (219), and IIT Kanpur (222). Additionally, prestigious non-IIT institutions such as Delhi University (328) and Anna University (465) continue to maintain respectable positions. Rank University Location Overall Score Citations per Faculty Academic Reputation 123 Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) New Delhi 65.5 93.1 67.9 129 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) Mumbai 64.8 82.9 73 180 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) Chennai 58.4 90.2 57 215 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) Kharagpur 54.5 97 43 219 Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 54.2 99.9 56.6 222 Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) Kanpur 54 84.1 49.4 334 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) Guwahati 42.3 96.9 25.4 339 Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) Roorkee 42.2 96.6 26.8 556 Indian Institute of Technology Indore Indore 30 97 8 566 Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi Varanasi 29.3 98 9.3 664 Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) Sangareddy 26.4 84 10.3 691 Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore 25 34.3 20.5 801-850 Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) Gandhinagar n/a 53.2 7 851-900 Manipal Academy of Higher Education Manipal n/a 9.7 14.7 951-1000 Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar n/a 55.6 5 1401+ Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad Prayagraj n/a 27.5 4 Ongoing challenges in internationalisation and faculty ratio Despite these improvements, India's rise in global higher education has been uneven. One of the key areas of concern remains the International Students Ratio. A substantial 78% of Indian universities have witnessed a decline in this metric, and no Indian institution ranks within the top 500 globally for attracting international students. This impacts campus diversity and global exposure for students. Read Also: India hits new high in QS rankings with 54 entrants Furthermore, the Faculty-Student Ratio presents structural challenges. OP Jindal Global University stands out as the only Indian university within the global top 350 for this indicator, highlighting a broader need for faculty expansion and better resource allocation across institutions. QS World University Rankings 2026: MIT takes the lead, see which other institutions made the top 10 The rankings also reveal a slight dip in the number of Indian universities in the global top 500, falling from 12 in 2025 to 11 in 2026, suggesting room for improvement despite the growth in overall presence. India's place in the Asia-pacific context and global outlook India's rise contrasts with the broader Asia-Pacific region, which now leads globally with 565 ranked universities, surpassing Europe (487) and the Americas (358). With the addition of eight new Indian universities — more than any other country — India signals expanding institutional momentum and a commitment to advancing research capacity and international recognition. Globally, the QS World University Rankings 2026 were once again topped by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the 14th consecutive year, followed by Imperial College London, Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Harvard University. This global context underscores India's emerging role in a rapidly evolving, multipolar academic landscape. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
