IIT Delhi top university

In a notable shift in the QS World University Rankings 2025, IIT Delhi has overtaken IIT Bombay to become India’s highest-ranking university. This year’s rankings underscore the remarkable progress of India’s higher education system within Asia, with two Indian institutions in the top 50 and seven in the top 100. IIT Delhi rose to the 44th position, an improvement from last year’s 46th, bolstered by an employer reputation score of 99%. IIT Bombay follows closely at 48th, achieving an impressive employer reputation score of 99.5% and an academic reputation score of 96.6%. One of the most significant leaps was made by the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), which climbed 70 spots to secure 148th, marking the biggest improvement among Indian institutions. Additionally, five Indian institutions—namely, IIT Madras (56), IIT Kharagpur (60), Indian Institute of Science (62), IIT Kanpur (67), and the University of Delhi (81)—secured places within the top 100. The University of Delhi advanced significantly from 94th to 81st place, receiving a score of 96.4% in the International Research Network indicator. Meanwhile, Anna University achieved a perfect 100 in the Papers Per Faculty indicator, highlighting India’s strength in academic research. Further achievements include North Eastern Hill University and the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, both attaining perfect scores in the faculty-student indicator, showcasing top-tier academic environments. The high standards across Indian universities were further evidenced by 15 institutions scoring above 99% in the staff with PhD indicator, reflecting the country’s emphasis on advanced teaching and research. The upward trajectory of Indian universities in the QS rankings is a testament to the country’s commitment to strengthening its educational and research foundations on a global scale. Source: ABP Live Photo Credit: ABP Live