India's Higher Education Triumph: IIT Delhi Leads QS Rankings
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, is ranked 123rd in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, marking a significant improvement over the past two years. India's inclusion in the rankings increased to 54 institutions. This reflects the country's growing presence in global higher education.
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In a notable development, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, climbs to the 123rd position in the QS World University Rankings for 2026. The institute's leap from 197th in prior years to its current rank highlights a significant improvement, largely credited to advancements in Employer Reputation, Citations, Sustainability, and Academic Reputation.
Despite a drop, IIT Bombay remains a global leader, holding the 129th position. The annual QS World University Rankings, generated by Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluate universities worldwide on parameters like academic reputation and international student diversity.
With eight new institutions entering the rankings, India now boasts 54 ranked universities, trailing only the US, UK, and China. The rise underscores India's expanding global educational influence, with a remarkable increase from 11 ranked universities a decade ago to 54 today.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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