Team Blitz India
NEW DELHI: India has made significant progress in the QS Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings as a research hub. Globally, India secured the fourth spot in the total number of ranked entries, showcasing its growing influence in the global academic arena.
This year, 69 Indian universities secured positions, which is a 19.4% increase from the previous year, contributing to a total of 424 entries.
Moreover, 72% of Indian entries in the rankings either improved, maintained their positions or were new additions. This indicates a positive trend in India’s academic landscape, highlighting the country’s commitment to enhancing the quality of higher education and research.
In the Asian region, India is the second country with 69 featured universities, behind only China. Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) continue to shine on the global stage. IIM-Ahmedabad is ranked among the top 25 institutions worldwide for business and management studies, while IIM-Bangalore and IIM-Calcutta secure positions among the top 50.