IIT Hyderabad rises 19 places in QS Asia rankings
The institute reached the 251st position in the latest edition, showing improvements in research productivity and faculty qualifications.
The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has climbed 19 places to reach the 251st position in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, according to reports by Telangana Today and The Hindu.
In the previous edition, the institute was ranked 270th in the Asia region. IITH also secured the 588th rank in the overall QS World University Rankings.
The institute showed progress in several areas, including research productivity, faculty qualifications, academic reputation, and employer reputation. The proportion of institutions that IITH has now overtaken rose from 82.5 per cent to 85.5 per cent.
IITH Director Prof BS Murty said the improvement reflected the sustained work of staff, researchers, students, and faculty. He stated that the institute is building an environment where education and research connect with deep-tech innovation and real-world problem-solving.
The QS Asia University Rankings evaluate institutions based on indicators such as international engagement, faculty resources, research impact, and reputation among employers and academics. The current edition assessed more than 1,700 universities across 26 higher education systems.