NewsIMTSSeven Indian institutes ranked in the top 100 of QS Asia University Rankings 2026 announced on 12 November. IIT Delhi maintained its position as India's top institute for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 59th overall. Other top performers include IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IISc Bengaluru, and Delhi University. The rankings assessed universities on 11 indicators tailored for the Asian region. India showed remarkable strength in research output, with five universities among Asia's top 10 for 'Papers per Faculty' and 28 in the top 50. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology topped the 'Papers per Faculty' category. India also excelled in the 'Staff with PhD' indicator with 45 universities in the top 100. Overall, 36 Indian institutes improved their rankings while 105 declined compared to last year. QS CEO Jessica Turner noted that India's higher education transformation is becoming globally visible following the National Education Policy implementation. (Updated 5 Nov 2025, 15:48 IST; source: link)
Seven Indian Institutes Secure Spots in QS Asia Top 100
The QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released on November 12, featured seven Indian institutes among the top 100. IIT Delhi led the Indian contingent at 59th position, maintaining its status as India's highest-ranked institution for the fifth consecutive year. Other prominent institutes in the top 100 include IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IISc Bengaluru, and Delhi University. The rankings evaluated universities across 11 indicators specifically designed to assess higher education institutions in the Asian region. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
India Shows Strong Research Output Despite Mixed Results
Indian universities demonstrated remarkable strength in research, with five institutions ranking among Asia's top 10 for 'Papers per Faculty' and 28 in the top 50. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology topped the 'Papers per Faculty' category across Asia. India also performed well in the 'Staff with PhD' indicator, with 45 universities placing in the top 100. However, the overall picture was mixed, as 36 Indian institutes improved their rankings while 105 declined compared to last year. QS CEO Jessica Turner noted that India's education transformation following the National Education Policy is gaining global recognition.
Key Points
- Seven Indian institutes ranked in the top 100 of QS Asia University Rankings 2026 announced on 12 November.
- IIT Delhi maintained its position as India's top institute for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 59th overall.
- The rankings assessed universities on 11 indicators tailored for the Asian region.