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What is the rank of India in the QS World University Rankings 2026?
India is the 4th most represented country with 54 institutions in the rankings.
What rank is IIT in the world?
IIT Delhi holds the highest global rank among IITs at 123rd in 2026.
Which is the World No. 1 university?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ranks No. 1 globally for the 14th consecutive year.
Which university is ranked 1 in India?
IIT Delhi is the top-ranked Indian university in the QS World Rankings 2026.
How many Indian universities entered the QS World Rankings for the first time in 2026?
Eight Indian universities made their debut in the 2026 rankings.
QS World University Rankings 2026, List of Top Universities, Indian Universities Rank
QS World University Rankings 2026 have been released for over 1,500 universities. India’s 54 universities have been ranked in QS World University Rankings 2026, making it 4rth most represented nation.
Deeksha Dixit23 Jun, 2025
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QS World University Rankings 2026 have been officially released in their latest edition. This annual global ranking evaluates over 1,500 universities across 106 countries. In the 2026 edition, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has retained the top spot for the 14th consecutive year. Notably, a total of 54 Indian universities have secured positions in the QS World University Rankings 2026, a 5-fold increase since 2015.
QS World University Rankings 2026
QS World University Rankings 2026 is a comprehensive annual assessment of global higher education institutions. Published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the rankings are based on a range of indicators including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, internationalization, research impact, and sustainability. Here is an overview:
QS World University Rankings 2026 Overview
Scope
Over 1,500 universities across 106 countries
Purpose
Provide a multi-dimensional, globally comparative evaluation of university quality and impact
Data Sources
16+ million academic papers, 151,000+ academic responses, and 100,000+ employer responses
New in 2026
International Student Diversity indicator, which measures both the number and variety of countries
Key Methodology Lenses
Research & Discovery
Employability
Learning Experience
Global Engagement
Sustainability
Metric Definition
Detailed calculations within indicators used to assign scores
Lens Definition
Groupings of related indicators (e.g., Research or Employability)
Indicator Definition
Measurable performance areas contributing to a university's overall score and rank
Website
www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings
QS World University Rankings 2026 List
In the QS World University Rankings 2026, around 1,501 universities from 106 countries were evaluated based on a comprehensive set of indicators such as academic quality, research impact, employability, etc. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) of the USA has been ranked No. 1 for the 14th consecutive year with a perfect score of 100.
Here is the list of the top 20 World universities in QS Rankings 2026:
India has shown significant progress in the QS World University Rankings 2026. This year, a total of 54 institutions featured in the QS ranking, which is the highest number to date. It represents a five-fold increase since 2015, making India the fourth most represented country after the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.
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The list includes 12 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and eight new entrants such as IIT Gandhinagar, Ashoka University, and Lovely Professional University. Here is the complete QS World University Rankings 2026 India list:
S No.
Institution
QS World University Rank 2026
1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)
123
2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)
129
3
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)
180
4
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)
215
5
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
219
6
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)
222
7
University of Delhi
328
8
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)
334
9
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)
339
10
Anna University
465
11
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
503
12
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
556
13
Jawaharlal Nehru University
558
14
Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi (IIT BHU Varanasi)
566
15
Savitribai Phule Pune University
566
16
Chandigarh University
575
17
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH)
664
18
University of Mumbai
664
19
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
668
20
Jadavpur University
676
21
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India
691
22
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
696
23
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
731-740
24
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
761-770
25
Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
771-780
26
University of Calcutta
771-780
27
IIT Gandhinagar
801-850
28
University of Hyderabad
801-850
29
Manipal Academy of Higher Education - Manipal University (MAHE)
851-900
30
O. P. Jindal Global University (JGU)
851-900
31
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
901-950
32
Panjab University
901-950
33
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)
901-950
34
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)
901-950
35
Amity University
951-1000
36
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
951-1000
37
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT BBS)
951-1000
38
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
1001-1200
39
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
1001-1200
40
Banaras Hindu University
1001-1200
41
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
1001-1200
42
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
1001-1200
43
Ashoka University
1201-1400
44
Chitkara University
1201-1400
45
Galgotias University
1201-1400
46
Osmania University, Hyderabad
1201-1400
47
Pondicherry University
1201-1400
48
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
1201-1400
49
Shiv Nadar University
1201-1400
50
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), SOA
1201-1400
51
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
1401+
52
Indian Institute of Information Technology - Allahabad
1401+
53
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
1401+
54
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS)
1401+
Top 10 Indian Universities in World Ranking
India’s top universities have made strong progress in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with IIT Delhi ranking first in India. This list shows the top 10 Indian universities that ranked highest in the QS world ranking this year, following the National Education Policy 2020 and other ongoing reforms:
India Rank
Institution
World Rank 2026
World Rank 2025
1
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)
123
150
2
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)
129
118
3
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)
180
227
4
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IITKGP)
215
222
5
Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore
219
211
6
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)
222
263
7
University of Delhi
328
328
8
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG)
334
344
9
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR)
339
335
10
Anna University
465
383
QS World University Ranking 2026 Key Highlights
The QS World University Rankings 2026 reveal important trends and changes in global higher education. In this year’s edition, around 478 universities moved up while 573 moved down. Here are the key highlights of the QS World University Rankings 2026:
New Entrants: Eight Indian universities debuted, the highest for any country.
Rapid Growth: A Fivefold increase in Indian universities ranked since 2015.
Improved Performance: 48% of Indian institutions rose in rankings this year.
Top 250 Presence: Six Indian universities rank within the global top 250.
Leading Institution: IIT Delhi ranks highest among Indian universities at 123rd.
Biggest Climber: IIT Madras jumped 47 places to 180th.
IIT Strength: Twelve IITs feature in the rankings, showing a strong global presence.
Diverse Representation: India’s ranked universities include public, private, central, and technical institutes.
Overall, QS World University Rankings 2026 displayed a significant rise in India’s presence on the global higher education map.
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