India Hits Record High in QS World University Rankings ...
India has achieved best ever achievement in the QS World University Rankings. According to the 2026 ranking, 54 Indian institutions have made it to the list. With this, India has become the fourth country with the highest number of institutions represented in the world, behind the United States, United Kingdom and China. In 2025, 46 institutions were included in the list and in 2024, 45 institutions were included.
Eight new Indian universities have made it to the
rankings this year, which is the highest number of any other country. India,
which has seen a 390% growth in representation in the last ten years, has also
become the fastest growing G20 country in the QS rankings.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is the
top-ranked Indian institution. IIT Delhi is ranked 123rd in the global
rankings. This is the best rank in the history of IIT Delhi, which was ranked
197th in 2024 and 150th in 2025. IIT Bombay, which was ranked 118th last year,
has slipped to 129th globally this time.
Top 10 Indian institutions in QS World University
Rankings 2026
1. IIT Delhi - 123
2. IIT Bombay - 129
3. IIT Madras - 180
4. IIT Kharagpur - 215
5. IISc Bangalore - 219
6. IIT Kanpur - 222
7. University of Delhi - 328
8. IIT Guwahati - 334
9. IIT Roorkee - 339
10. Anna University - 465
India has made a significant mark in the QS World
University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions featured in the list. This
achievement positions India as the fourth country globally with the most
represented institutions, following the United States, the United Kingdom, and
China. Notably, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, ranks 123rd
globally and tops the list among Indian institutions. The increase from 46
institutions in 2025 and 45 in 2024 highlights India's growing presence in
global higher education.
