June 18, 2026 10:38 AM

IIT-Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS World Rankings 2027; India expands presence to 52 institutions

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing five places to secure the 118th position globally and matching the highest-ever ranking achieved by an Indian institution in the prestigious international index. The latest edition of the QS World University Rankings, released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, also highlights India's rapidly growing presence in global higher education,...

November 5, 2025 6:12 PM

PM Modi hails record surge in Indian universities in QS Asia Rankings 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed a record surge in the number of Indian universities featured in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, describing it as a testament to India’s decade-long transformation in higher education, research, and innovation. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Glad to see a record increase in the number of Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings over the last decade. Our Government is committed to ensuring quality education for our ...