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India’s Strong Performance in QS World University Rankings 2027

Published on 20 Jun 2026

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India’s Strong Performance in QS World University Rankings 2027
  • India secured 5th position globally with 52 universities featured, a 271% increase from 14 in 2017.
  • IIT Delhi ranked highest among Indian institutions at 118th globally, matching the best-ever rank by an Indian university.
  • Top Indian performers: IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, and IISc.
  • India ranks 3rd in research output; 11 universities in global top 100 for Citations per Faculty; 6 in top 100 for Employer Reputation.
  • Strong growth driven by NEP 2020, international collaborations, and young population.
Source: SarkariPariksha