Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) recently unveiled its World University Rankings: Asia 2025, highlighting a notable presence for Indian institutions. A total of 22 universities from India made it to the list of 984 recognized institutions across Asia, showcasing the country’s growing academic prowess in the region. Among them, six universities earned spots within the top 100, emphasizing their rising standards and international reputation.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) claimed the highest rank among Indian universities, securing the 44th position in Asia. This achievement is a notable improvement and sets IITD as the leader among Indian institutions, underlining its continuous academic and research developments. Following IITD, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) ranks 48th, while the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) secured the 56th spot. These institutions represent the top three universities from India in the Asia 2025 QS rankings.
Alongside IITD, IITM, and IITB, three other Indian universities also appear in the top 100. These include the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP), ranking at 60, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at 62, and the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), holding the 67th spot. Collectively, these six universities are recognized for their academic and research excellence within the broader Asian educational landscape.
Within the Southern Asian category of the QS rankings, which comprises universities from both India and Pakistan, Indian universities secured strong positions. IITD again led within this subcategory, ranking first among the 308 universities included from Southern Asia. Additionally, seven out of the top 10 universities in this regional subset are from India, reflecting the strength and reputation of Indian institutions in comparison to their South Asian counterparts.
One prominent feature of the Southern Asian rankings was the performance of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, Pakistan. NUST shares the 6th position in this category alongside IIT Kanpur, showing a competitive edge within the South Asian academic scene.
QS ranks universities based on several parameters, assessing areas such as international faculty presence, the proportion of staff with PhDs, faculty-to-student ratios, and inbound and outbound student exchange programs. Additionally, universities are evaluated on their academic reputation, the number of citations per paper, papers per faculty member, international research networks, and the number of international students enrolled. Employer reputation also plays a significant role, as QS considers the employment prospects of graduates from each institution, further indicating the institutions’ contributions to both academia and industry.
The QS rankings serve as a valuable benchmark, helping Indian universities to measure their progress against top institutions across Asia.
