IIT Delhi Tops QS World University Rankings 2027 as India Expands Global Presence
IIT Delhi has retained its position as India's top-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing five places to 118th globally, matching the highest rank ever achieved by an Indian institution. India now has 52 universities featured, a 271% increase since 2017, making it the fifth most represented higher education system worldwide. Over half of Indian institutions improved their rankings, reflecting gains in research impact, employer reputation, and graduate outcomes. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attributed this progress to reforms under the National Education Policy 2020. Other notable institutions include IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, Delhi University, and Jawaharlal Nehru University, with private universities also showing significant improvements.