🎓 QS World University Rankings 2026: India’s Rising Academic Power
In the ever-evolving world of global education, India has made a powerful mark in the QS World University Rankings 2026. With a record 54 Indian universities featured this year—up from 46 in 2025—India now stands proudly as the 4th most-represented country, behind only the USA, UK, and China.
🌟 Top Performers: India’s Pride on the Global Stage
Leading the charge is IIT Delhi, ranked 123rd globally—its best-ever performance, rising from 197th in 2024 to 150th in 2025 and now firmly among the world’s academic elite. This remarkable progress reflects excellence in employer reputation, academic strength, and research impact.
Even institutions like JNU, Delhi University, and Symbiosis are gaining global attention, marking a strong shift in the global perception of Indian higher education.
Other shining stars include:
| Rank | University |
|---|---|
| 123 | 🇮🇳 IIT Delhi |
| 129 | 🇮🇳 IIT Bombay |
| 180 | 🇮🇳 IIT Madras |
| 215 | 🇮🇳 IIT Kharagpur |
| 219 | 🇮🇳 IISc Bangalore |
| 222 | 🇮🇳 IIT Kanpur |
| 334 | 🇮🇳 IIT Guwahati |
| 465 | 🇮🇳 Anna University |
| 503 | 🇮🇳 Shoolini University |
| 566 | 🇮🇳 Savitribai Phule Pune University |
| 575 | 🇮🇳 Chandigarh University |
| 664 | 🇮🇳 University of Mumbai |
| 668 | 🇮🇳 BITS Pilani |
| 691 | 🇮🇳 VIT Vellore |
