Top 50 Indian Universities in the QS World University Rankings 2027
India has 52 institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 14 in 2015, according to QS. IIT Delhi leads the Indian institutions at global rank 118. The ranking was published on June 18, 2026, and covers more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.
The table below lists leading Indian institutions by their global QS rank. It is not a separate Indian ranking: the positions shown are each institution’s place among universities worldwide. Some institutions share a rank.
Leading Indian institutions in QS World University Rankings 2027
| Institution | Global rank |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | 118 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | 134 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 170 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | 205 |
| Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru | 221 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | 221 |
| University of Delhi | 322 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | 335 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | 349 |
| Anna University | 470 |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings 2027 published | June 18, 2026 |
| QS analysis of India’s results published | June 19, 2026 |
QS reports that 24 private Indian universities feature in the 2027 edition, alongside public institutions and specialist institutes. Chandigarh University is listed at rank 526; VIT, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Amity University and O.P. Jindal Global University are also among the Indian institutions represented. Check the QS ranking page for the complete India-filtered results and any later corrections.
What applicants should check
A world ranking can help students compare institutions, but it does not determine admission eligibility, entrance-exam requirements, course quality in a particular subject, fees or placement outcomes. Before applying, check the university’s official College Admissions page for the current programme, eligibility rules, application deadlines, fees, scholarships and accepted entrance scores. Compare subject-specific rankings where relevant, and review the course curriculum and campus facilities directly with the institution.
QS and India’s National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) use different methodologies and categories. NIRF publishes separate lists for universities, engineering, colleges and other fields, so its positions should not be treated as interchangeable with QS global ranks. Use rankings as one input alongside course fit, location, affordability and career goals.
Important links
Official QS World University Rankings 2027: India results
