IIT Delhi tops Indian universities in QS Asia 2027 rankings
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi secured the highest rank among Indian institutions in the latest regional university assessment.
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has achieved the top rank for Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, according to reports by Times Now and The Hindu. The institution is placed 66th in Asia, despite a year-on-year decline from its previous rank of 59.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru followed in second place in India, ranking 79th in Asia. Other top Indian institutions include IIT Bombay at 83rd, IIT Madras at 85th, and IIT Kharagpur at 90th in the Asian rankings. IIT Delhi also secured the first rank in southern Asia.
In Hyderabad, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) moved up 19 places to reach the 251st position in Asia, up from 270th previously. The University of Hyderabad (UoH) reached 270th in Asia and 55th in southern Asia. UoH saw an 11-place rise in academic reputation to rank 165th in Asia.
IIT-H director B.S. Murty attributed the progress to the continuous efforts of the staff, researchers, students, and faculty. He noted the institute's focus on innovation, deep-tech research, and technology-led education.
The current rankings evaluated more than 1,700 universities across 26 higher education systems. India remains the second most represented higher education system in Asia, with 21 institutions now appearing in the top 200.