IIT Bombay Tops QS World University Rankings 2025: India's Education Landscape Shifting

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    06/Jun/2024

Key Points:

  1. IIT Bombay secures top position in India, rising 31 places to 118th globally in QS World University Rankings 2025.
  2. Indian universities show remarkable improvement with 61% institutions advancing in rankings.
  3. IIT Delhi, IISc Bangalore, and others climb ranks, reflecting India's growing presence in global education rankings.

In the recently released QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Bombay emerged as the leading Indian institution, making a significant leap from 149th place in 2024 to 118th globally. This improvement underscores India's growing prowess in higher education on the global stage. The rankings, compiled by analyzing vast datasets including 17 million research papers and 176 million citations, provide insights into the performance of 5,600 institutions worldwide.

IIT Delhi and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore follow closely behind IIT Bombay in the Indian rankings, marking their own notable advancements. IIT Delhi climbed 47 places to secure the 150th position globally, while IISc Bangalore improved by 14 spots to reach 211th place. The rankings reflect not only the academic excellence but also the research impact and employer reputation of these institutions, based on feedback from 175,798 academics and 105,476 employers globally.

Further down the list, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) moved up significantly to 222nd place, a rise from 271st last year. IIT Madras also made substantial progress, jumping 58 places to 227th, surpassing IIT Kanpur, which improved but slipped to sixth place nationally. The University of Delhi (DU) notably surged 79 ranks to 328th globally, affirming its status among India's top academic institutions.

Among other institutions in the top 15, the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), and Anna University maintained strong positions, reflecting their consistent performance and impact in the education sector. Notably, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) entered the top 20, underscoring the diverse landscape of higher education in India.

However, not all institutions saw improvement. IIT Indore recorded a decline in rankings, signaling challenges faced in maintaining global competitiveness. Despite this, the overall trend indicates a positive trajectory for Indian universities, with a majority demonstrating enhancement in their global standings.

The QS rankings serve as a crucial benchmark for evaluating academic performance and research impact globally. They provide valuable insights for prospective students, researchers, and policymakers in understanding the strengths and areas of improvement within the higher education sector. As India continues to invest in its academic infrastructure and research capabilities, the future promises further advancements and a stronger presence on the global academic stage.

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