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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-D tops Indian institutions in QS university ranking
New Delhi: Several Delhi higher educational institutions are among the 54 Indian institutes to have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings 2026, which was released Thursday. IIT Delhi , which secured the 123rd position globally, led the way, making it not only the highest-ranked institute from Delhi, but from India as well. The institution's global ranking, which saw a significant jump from last year's 150th, marks its highest position ever in the rankings. The QS World University Rankings 2026 assessed 8,467 institutions worldwide, with the top 1,501 making it to the final list. India, which had eight new entries this year, is the fourth most represented country globally. Among the 54 Indian institutions in the list, Delhi University held the 328th position globally while Jawaharlal Nehru University was ranked 558th. The two universities were also among the top 20 from the country. Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Hamdard and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University also earned spots on the list. Prof Vivek Buwa, head of the rankings cell and Dean of Planning at IIT Delhi, said, "These rankings allow us to introspect and identify areas that need further improvement. With the combined efforts of all stakeholders, IIT Delhi steadily improved its rankings across several parameters and has strong potential to break into the top 100 global universities." IIT Delhi performed particularly well across several indicators. It ranks among the top 50 global institutions in 'employer reputation' — a metric that assesses employers' perceptions of which institutions produce the most job-ready graduates. The institute is also placed within the top 90 globally for 'citations per faculty', which measures the average number of citations per faculty member as an indicator of research impact and quality. Additionally, IIT Delhi is ranked within the top 150 for 'academic reputation', which reflects global academic opinion on institutional excellence, and among the top 175 for sustainability. At 328 globally, DU was the next highest-ranked institution from Delhi. Vice-chancellor Yogesh Singh said the university advanced 14 places to 30 in 'employment outcomes' compared to last year. He stressed that DU holds the top spot among Indian institutions in this category and ranks seventh overall in India. "The significant improvement in our overall score — from 33.8 to 42.6 — demonstrates the university's growing academic strength and expanding global reputation. With a global rank of 328, this score increase reflects the deepening quality, impact and reach of our institutional efforts. Our faculty, researchers and students are leading this transformation, consistently producing innovation, high-impact research and fostering international collaborations," Singh added. JNU is the only other Delhi-based university in the top 20 Indian institutions on the list. It moved up from last year's global rank of 580 to 558 and now holds the 13th position among Indian universities. Jamia Millia Islamia advanced to the 761-770 bracket from last year's 851-900 range, placing it 24th in India. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University improved to the 951-1000 bracket from its earlier position of 1001-1200, now ranking 35th in India. Jamia Hamdard ranked 1401 globally and held the 53rd position in India.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
QS Ranking: DU ranked 30th in the world in Employment Outcomes, first among Indian institutions
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The University of Delhi has maintained its strong global position in the QS World University Rankings 2026, retaining its 328th rank and climbing 14th place in Employment Outcomes to reach 30th place in the world. With this, Delhi University has secured the top spot among Indian institutions in terms of Employment Outcomes. DU Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said that in Employment Outcomes, DU has climbed 14 places as compared to last year and reached 30th position in the world. With this, DU ranks first in this category among Indian institutions, while overall it is in the 7th position. DU's rank in the global ranking is 328. The Vice Chancellor highlighted that this upward shift in score reflect the University's strengthening academic profile, expanding global research collaboration, and enhanced graduate outcomes. The rankings, conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), evaluated 8,467 institutions globally, with results published for the top 1,501 universities. Amidst intensifying global competition and a refined evaluation methodology, the University of Delhi's ability to sustain its global standing reflected its institutional resilience and forward-looking academic strategies. The Vice Chancellor emphasised that the improvement in the overall score from 33.8 to 42.6 underscores the university's rising academic excellence and global excellence. 'The marked improvement in our overall score--from 33.8 to 42.6--underscores the University of Delhi's rising academic excellence and expanding global reputation. With the global rank at =328, this score enhancement reflects the growing depth, quality, and impact of our institutional efforts. Our faculty, researchers, and students are at the forefront of this transformation, consistently delivering innovation, high-impact research, and international engagement. This milestone is both a recognition of our ongoing progress and a catalyst for aiming even higher in the years ahead,' Yogesh Singh said. University of Delhi's ranking in Employment Outcomes has improved from 44 to 30 while its International Research Network improved from 406 to 294, marking a significant jump of 112 positions. Also University's Citations per Faculty improved from 488 to 403 reflecting its enhanced research impact In the QS World University Ranking 2026, Delhi University has retained its global rank of 328 from last year, with a noticeable increase in its overall score, which increased to 42.6 from 33.8 -- a 26% improvement from 2025. These improvements reflect the University's focused efforts on promoting high-quality, high-impact research aligned with global benchmarks. India has achieved its strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions making it to the global list-a 390 per cent increase over the past decade and the highest growth among G20 countries. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has emerged as the country's top-ranked institution, securing the 123rd spot globally -- a jump of 27 places from last year's position of 150. IIT Bombay and IIT Madras followed at 129th and 180th, respectively. Notably, IIT Madras entered the global top 200 for the first time. India is now the fourth most represented country, behind only the United States (192), the United Kingdom (90), and Mainland China (72). (ANI)
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
QS World University Rankings: DU continues to be top public varsity in India, sees overall rise in score
Delhi University (DU) maintained its position as the top public university in the country in the QS World University Rankings 2026 released on Wednesday, even as it recorded notable improvements in several key indicators, including employment outcomes, research performance, and international collaboration. While it retained its overall ranking (328), DU topped Indian institutions in terms of employment outcomes. The varsity also saw a 26% improvement in its total score, rising from 33.8 last year to 42.6 this year. Among Indian institutions, DU was placed seventh overall, the varsity said on Thursday. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh on Thursday said the improvement reflects the university's 'strengthening academic profile, expanding global research collaboration, and enhanced graduate outcomes.' 'The marked improvement in our overall score —from 33.8 to 42.6—underscores the University of Delhi's rising academic excellence and expanding global reputation. With the global rank at 328, this score enhancement reflects the growing depth, quality, and impact of our institutional efforts. Our faculty, researchers, and students are at the forefront of this transformation, consistently delivering innovation, high-impact research, and international engagement,' he said. In the latest QS rankings, Indian representation in the global rankings has grown significantly, with 54 universities making it to the list — a five-fold rise from 11 in 2015. According to the QS rankings, India is now the fourth most represented country globally, after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. With a global rank of 123, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi led the Indian institutions, climbing from 150 last year. The list includes seven IITs, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, at 219, and Anna University at 465 (both saw a drop in ranks), and DU, which maintained its position at 328. In terms of employment outcomes, the varsity was ranked 30th globally — a jump of 14 places compared to the previous year. The indicator measures how successful a university is in preparing its graduates for the job market. The weightage of this indicator, however, is only 5%. Beyond employment outcomes, DU also improved in other critical areas measured by the QS rankings. Its position in the International Research Network rose from 406 to 294, indicating stronger global research partnerships. The university's citations per faculty rank (weightage 20%) also improved, climbing 85 spots from 488 to 403, suggesting a wider reach and influence of its research output. In terms of academic reputation, an indicator which carries the highest weightage of 30%, DU was ranked 248th globally, while it secured 297th position as far as the sustainability indicator is concerned. DU also pointed to improvements in its research productivity. It reported a 13% increase in research publications and a 24% increase in citations year-on-year. These gains, the university said, reflect its focused efforts on producing 'high-quality, high-impact research aligned with global benchmarks.' The QS World University Rankings' latest edition evaluated 2,250 institutions across 105 countries based on several indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, international student and faculty ratios, research citations, international research networks, and sustainability performance. The varsity ranked sixth among Indian institutions in both academic reputation and sustainability.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Delhi University Ranks 30th Globally In QS Employment Outcomes, First in India
New Delhi: The University of Delhi has significantly strengthened its global position in the QS World University Rankings 2026, securing the 30th rank worldwide in Employment Outcomes, a remarkable improvement of 14 positions from last year. Among Indian institutions, DU holds the top spot in this category and ranks seventh overall nationally. Globally, the university is ranked 328th, maintaining its previous year's position. Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh said Delhi University's rise in QS rankings highlights its growing academic excellence and international reputation. DU's overall score jumped from 33.8 in 2025 to 42.6 in 2026, reflecting a 26% improvement. "This significant progress underscores the depth, quality, and impact of our institutional efforts," said Professor Singh. "Our faculty, researchers, and students are at the forefront of innovation, high-impact research, and global engagement." The Vice Chancellor added that QS evaluated 8,467 institutions globally, publishing results for the top 1,501 universities. "In the face of intense global competition and a rigorous evaluation methodology, DU's ability to maintain its global standing speaks volumes about its institutional resilience and visionary academic strategies," he said. Key QS 2026 Performance Highlights for DU: Global Rank: 328 (unchanged from 2025) Overall Score: 42.6 (up from 33.8 - 26% improvement) Top Public University in India (overall position retained) DU's Performance Across Key Indicators (2025 to 2026): Employment Outcomes: Improved from Rank 44 to 30 (up 14 places) International Research Network: Improved from Rank 406 to 294 (up 112 places) Citations per Faculty: Improved from Rank 488 to 403 (up 85 places), highlighting stronger research impact DU's Position Among Indian Institutions: 7th Overall (maintained) 1st in Employment Outcomes(maintained) 2nd in International Research Network (up one position) 6th in Academic Reputation 6th in Sustainability Top 300 Global Rankings Across Major QS Indicators: Employment Outcomes - 30th Academic Reputation - 248th International Research Network - 294th Sustainability- 297th Research & Citations Growth: 13% YoY increase in publications 24% YoY increase in total citations Professor Singh emphasised that these achievements are not just a milestone but a stepping stone toward even greater goals in the years ahead. "This progress inspires us to aim higher and deepen our commitment to excellence." Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted that India now has 54 universities in the QS rankings, up from 11 in 2014. "This five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi government in the last decade. NEP 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape; it is revolutionising it," he added.
The Wire
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Delhi University Vice Chancellor Says Manusmriti Removed From Curriculum, Won't Teach in Future
New Delhi: After a new course in the Delhi University titled Dharmashastra Studies included Manusmriti as a primary text vice chancellor Yogesh Singh said on Thursday (June 12) that the text will not be taught at the institution 'in any form'.'We will not teach any part of Manusmriti in any form in the University of Delhi. This direction has been issued even earlier by the vice-chancellor's office, and departments should adhere to it. The department should not have put it down in the first place following these directions,' said Singh, reported the Indian the objective of the course stated that 'ancient Indian society, in terms of whole and its parts, has been depicted in the texts compiled in Sanskrit known as Dharmashastra.'Other Hindu religious texts such as Ramayana, Mahabharata and Puranas have also been included as part of the course. The paper has been introduced as a core course in the current academic session and carries four credits. It is open to undergraduate students with working knowledge of such as Apastamba Dharmasutra, Boudhayana Dharmasutra, Boudhayana Dharmasutra, Vashistha Dharmasutra, Manusmriti, Yajnavalkya Smriti, Narada Smriti, and the Kautilya Arthashastra were included as primary readings.'The text has been removed from the Sanskrit department's 'Dharamshastra Studies'. In the future also, whenever it comes to our notice that the text has been suggested for studying, the administration will remove it,' V-C Singh told Hindustan the introduction of Manusmriti was widely criticised for extoling and reinforcing social, economic and gender inequalities, had prompted in some sections of faculty members in the varsity to raise concern over the move.
