Top 10 Universities in India as per QS World Rankings 2026

Top 10 Universities in Indian as per QS World Rankings 2026

By Archisha Yadav | June 19, 2025

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Rose to 123rd position in the QS World Rankings 2026, up from 150 last year. It is now the highest ranked Indian university.

IIT Delhi

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Ranked 129 globally in 2026, IIT Bombay dropped slightly from 118 in 2025, but stays among India’s top institutions.

IIT Bombay

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Made a strong jump from 227 to 180 this year. IIT Madras continues to improve its global position steadily.

IIT Madras

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Moved up to 215 in 2026, better than its 222 rank last year. It remains a leading centre for technical education.

IIT Kharagpur

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Ranked 219 in 2026, slightly lower than last year’s 211. Known for its focus on science and research.

IISc Bangalore

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Improved its ranking significantly, reaching 222 in 2026 from 263 in 2025. A top choice for engineering aspirants.

IIT Kanpur

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Maintained its 328th rank in 2026. It continues to be one of the most sought-after universities for arts and sciences.

Delhi University

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Moved up to 334 this year from 344 in 2025. Known for its growing research and technology programmes.

IIT Guwahati

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Ranked 339 in 2026, a small drop from 335 last year. It still holds a strong position in India’s education sector.

IIT Roorkee

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Ranked 465 globally in 2026, down from 383 last year. It is still among the top 10 Indian universities in this list.

Anna University

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