Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India Tops THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
India has the most universities in the new Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings.
The top Indian university is Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, which is 57th worldwide.
However, IITs didn't participate in this ranking.
88 Indian institutions featured in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
India is the most represented country in the global list
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences tops from India at 57th globally
IITs continue to boycott THE rankings
911 universities across 94 countries were ranked in total
- Who
- 88 Indian institutions, led by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences
- What
- Featured in THE Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
- When
- In the 2026 edition of the rankings
- Where
- Globally, across 94 countries
- Why
- To recognize universities' performance in interdisciplinary science
In Favor of THE Rankings
Against THE Rankings
Recognition of Interdisciplinary Science
In Favor of THE Rankings
The rankings highlight universities' strengths in interdisciplinary science, encouraging holistic education.
Against THE Rankings
The focus on interdisciplinary science may overshadow traditional disciplines and lead to a lack of depth in education.
- Total Institutions Ranked
- 911
- Total Countries Represented
- 94
- Indian Institutions Ranked
- 88
- Top Indian University's Global Rank
- 57
- IITs' Participation Status
- Boycotted