IIT Delhi Ranked Best Among Indian Institutions in QS Asia 2025 Rankings, 6 IITs in Top 100

QS World University Rankings, IIT Delhi Shines as Top Indian University, 6 Make the Top 100

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia 2025 has been released, featuring a total of 984 universities from across Asia. Among them, 22 Indian universities have secured positions in the rankings and six have made it into the top 100 in Asia.

These rankings are determined based on various performance indicators, including international faculty, the percentage of staff with PhDs, faculty-to-student ratio, inbound and outbound exchange, academic reputation, citations per paper, papers per faculty, international research network, presence of international students, and employer reputation. Universities are assessed across these parameters to determine their overall ranking in the Asia region.

Among the top universities in India, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) is the highest-ranked, securing the 44th position in Asia. Following IITD are the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) at 48th place, and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) at 56th. These three IITs are the top performers from India in the QS Asia Rankings for 2025. Other top Indian institutions include the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) at 60th, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at 62nd, and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) at 67th.

In the Southern Asian category, which includes universities from both India and Pakistan, IITD has emerged as the top-ranked institution out of 308 universities. Remarkably, seven Indian universities have made it to the top 10 in this region. The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Islamabad shares the 6th position in this category with IIT Kanpur. The inclusion of 22 Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings is a significant achievement, enhancing the global reputation of Indian institutions. This recognition makes these universities more attractive to international students and faculty. Ultimately, these rankings serve to highlight the strong position of Indian universities on the global stage.

Editor's Note:

The QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025 highlights the ongoing efforts of Indian universities to improve the quality of education and secure their position in the global academic arena. With 22 Indian universities featured in the list, six of which are ranked in the top 100, this achievement underscores the rising standards of India's higher education system. Leading the pack are the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), particularly IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras, which demonstrate India's strength in engineering and technology. These rankings are based on key factors such as academic reputation, research output, and international collaboration, reflecting the growing global competitiveness of Indian institutions. IIT Delhi’s top position in the Southern Asian category further emphasizes India’s leadership in the region’s academic landscape. While these rankings represent a significant accomplishment, they also highlight areas for continued growth. To maintain and improve their standing, Indian universities must further strengthen international collaborations, research output, and infrastructure. 

Skoobuzz hopes that Indian universities will continue to excel and focus on the betterment of students, securing higher positions in future QS rankings, and remaining at the forefront of global education and innovation.