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54 Indian Institutes Feature In QS World University Rankings 2026

Leading the Indian institutions is IIT Delhi, which has climbed to 123rd position globally, jointly ranked with the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

By Krishna Mishra

NEW DELHI: India has achieved an all-time high in the QS World University Rankings, with 54 institutions featuring in the 2026 list, a significant rise from 46 in 2025 and 45 in 2024.

With this, India has become the fourth most represented nation globally, after the USA, the UK, and China.

To see the details of the QS World Ranking of universities, click here.

Eight Indian universities entered the list this year, the highest from any country, marking India’s position as the fastest-growing G20 nation in the QS rankings, with a remarkable 390% increase in representation over the past decade.

IIT Delhi tops list of Indian institutions

Leading the Indian institutions is the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, which has climbed to the 123rd position globally, jointly ranked with the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA.

This marks the institute’s highest-ever rank, up from 197th in 2024 and 150th in 2025.

IITs and IISc dominate the list

IIT Bombay, although down from its all-time high of 118 last year, continues to feature in the global top 130, with overall 129th ranking. It retains a strong Employer Reputation ranking at 39th worldwide. Meanwhile, IIT Madras recorded a remarkable jump of 47 spots to reach 180th, entering the global top 200 for the first time.

Top 10 Indian Institutes in QS World University Rankings 2026

  • IIT Delhi – Rank 123
  • IIT Bombay – Rank 129
  • IIT Madras – Rank 180
  • IIT Kharagpur – Rank 215
  • IISc Bangalore – Rank 219
  • IIT Kanpur – Rank 222
  • University of Delhi – Rank 328
  • IIT Guwahati – Rank 334
  • IIT Roorkee – Rank 339
  • Anna University – Rank 465

Among non-IIT institutions which have made to the list, the University of Delhi ranked 328th, while Anna University from Tamil Nadu entered the top 500 with a global rank of 465.

Nearly half (48%) of India’s ranked institutions improved their positions this year.

Five Indian universities made it to the global top 100 for Employer Reputation, and eight secured a place among the top 100 globally for Citations per Faculty – a research quality metric – achieving an average score of 43.7, ahead of Germany, the UK, and the US.

Proud moment, says Modi  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the performance of Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026, calling it a moment of pride for the nation.

“The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India’s youth,” Modi posted on social media platform X.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also highlighted India’s upward trajectory.

“With a record 54 HEIs featuring among the global best, India hits a new high in the QS World University 2026 Rankings. From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 now, this five-fold increase is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered in by PM @narendramodi ji’s government,” he posted on X.

He further noted that India is now the fastest-growing education system among G20 nations, registering a remarkable 390% rise in QS representation over the past decade.

“Confident that with NEP’s thrust on research, innovation and internationalisation, more Indian HEIs will scale global excellence in the times ahead,” he said.

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