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Indian Universities Rise in QS Rankings

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated Mar 25, 2026

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Market Impact

The improved rankings of Indian Institutes of Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru, and BITS Pilani in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 signal a positive outlook for India's higher education sector. This could attract more international students and collaborations, potentially boosting the education industry and related services in India.

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Event Summary

The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, published by Quacquarelli Symonds, show a significant rise for India's higher education institutions. Four Indian Institutes of Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru, and BITS Pilani are among the world's top 50 in various subjects. India has doubled its top 50 positions from 12 in 2024 to 27 in 2026, with 12 institutions contributing to this achievement. Notable performers include IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (21st in Mineral and Mining Engineering) and Indian Institute of Management Raipur (21st in Business and Management Studies and Marketing, marking India's debut in Marketing rankings). IIT Delhi delivered the most comprehensive performance with six top-50 entries. Other institutions like IIT Bombay, IIT Kharagpur, and IIT Madras also featured in the top 50. Jessica Turner, CEO of Quacquarelli Symonds, highlighted India's momentum in quality and global competitiveness.

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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ranked 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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Quacquarelli Symonds
Quacquarelli Symonds is the London-based company that publishes the QS World University Rankings by Subject, which is the subject of this event.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 30.0
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IIT Kharagpur
IIT Kharagpur is among the top 50 institutions in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
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IIT Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad recorded a major leap in the QS World University Rankings 2026 by Subject, ranking 16th in India and 395th globally in Engineering & Technology.
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Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University improved its performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subjects-2026 by securing top rankings in 11 subjects, including six new disciplines.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Jessica Turner
Jessica Turner, CEO of Quacquarelli Symonds, commented on India's rise in the rankings, highlighting momentum in quality and global competitiveness.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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India
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Jawaharlal Nehru related ↔ India
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