IIT Delhi Tops India, Jumps 27 Ranks Globally

The latest QS World University Rankings for 2025, released on June 19, 2025, highlight significant achievements for Indian institutions. IIT Delhi has topped the India list, climbing 27 ranks globally to secure the 123rd position. This marks a notable improvement from its 150th rank in 2023 and 155th in 2022, when IISc Bangalore was the top-ranked Indian institution.

Key Highlights:

• Top Indian Institutions (2025 Rankings):
  • IIT Delhi: 123
  • IIT Bombay: 150
  • IIT Madras: 180
  • IISc Bangalore: 211
  • IIT Kharagpur: 215
  • IIT Kanpur: 222
  • IIT Guwahati: 329
  • IIT Roorkee: 335
  • Anna University: 383
• Global Standouts: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Imperial College London, Stanford University, and the University of Oxford lead the global rankings.
• Indian Progress: The rankings are based on bibliometric databases and surveys, reflecting advancements in research impact, academic reputation, employer reputation, and employee outcomes. IIT Delhi’s rise is attributed to improved performance in these key parameters.
• Other Notable Institutions: Bengaluru’s IISc (211), Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (1401+), and Professional University (901–950) also feature prominently.

Insights:

• This is the first time QS has included a combination of factors—such as research output, faculty quality, and international collaboration—for Indian institutions, submitted data to QS for the first time.
• Some institutions may have participated previously but only met the full eligibility and inclusion criteria this year.
• Indian institutes have made significant strides, with eight institutions in the top 400 globally, up from six in previous years.