India's Universities Face Challenges in Latest Asian Rankings
Overview of the 2027 QS World University Rankings
India has made strides in the Asian university rankings, yet its top institutions are struggling to compete with regional rivals.
The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027 have been unveiled, showcasing 325 Indian universities, including 34 newcomers. This positions India as the country with the second-highest representation in Asia, following China. The rankings cover a total of 1,722 universities from 26 different higher education systems. Despite this increase in representation, six of India's leading universities have seen a decline in their rankings this year.
Top Indian Institutions in the Rankings
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi retains its status as the highest-ranked institution in India, although it has dropped from 59th to 66th in Asia. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru follows at 79th, with IIT Bombay at 83rd and IIT Madras at 85th. IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur are ranked 90th and 97th, respectively. All six institutions have experienced a decline compared to last year's rankings. Notably, the University of Delhi has fallen out of the top 100, dropping from 95th to 106th. In contrast, Chandigarh University has improved its position, moving from 109th to 104th, while Lovely Professional University advanced from 187th to 154th.
Ranking Changes for Indian Institutes
The following table illustrates the rankings of prominent Indian institutions in the QS Asia Rankings 2027:
Ranking Table
| Indian Institute / University | Asia Rank |
|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | 66 |
| IISc Bengaluru | 79 |
| IIT Bombay | 83 |
| IIT Madras | 85 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 90 |
| IIT Kanpur | 97 |
| Chandigarh University | 104 |
| University of Delhi | 106 |
| IIT Guwahati | 120 |
| IIT Roorkee | 124 |
India's Top 10 Institutions in the QS Asia Rankings 2027
The following table summarizes the top 10 Indian institutions in the QS Asia Rankings 2027, along with their previous ranks:
Top 10 Indian Institutions Ranking Table
| Indian Institute | QS Asia Ranking 2027 | Previous Rank (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | 66 | 59 |
| IISc Bengaluru | 79 | 64 |
| IIT Bombay | 83 | 71 |
| IIT Madras | 85 | 70 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 90 | 77 |
| IIT Kanpur | 97 | 77 |