Archive · 20 Jun 2025
India Rises in QS World University Rankings with Record Entries
India's universities are doing better in global rankings!
The QS World University Rankings now include 54 Indian universities, a big jump.
IIT Delhi did really well and climbed the list.
The University of Delhi is also showing progress, especially in helping students get jobs.
Other universities like JNU and JMI are also improving.
The government is happy with this progress and sees it as a step forward for education in India.
India has 54 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2026, the fourth most globally.
IIT Delhi improved its rank, now 123rd, with strong employer reputation and citations.
The University of Delhi (DU) maintained its global rank at 328, with notable improvements in employment outcomes (30th).
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) also improved their rankings.
Prime Minister Modi and the Education Minister praised the advancement in the Indian education sector.
- Who
- Indian Universities, including IIT Delhi and University of Delhi
- What
- QS World University Rankings 2026
- When
- Recently released
- Where
- Globally, with focus on India
- Why
- To highlight the performance of universities globally, and especially in India
Government Perspective
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Investment in Education
Government Perspective
Education is improving and growing rapidly. Increased funding and focus have shown positive results.
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- Indian Universities in Rankings
- 54
- IIT Delhi Rank
- 123rd
- DU Global Rank
- 328th
- DU Employment Outcomes Rank
- 30th
- JNU Rank
- 558th
- JMI Rank
- 761-770
Sources
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