The 2027 QS World University Rankings will be released on June 18, 2026 by global higher education analyst QS Quacquarelli Symonds; the rankings evaluate universities from multiple indicators, including academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, faculty, internationalization and graduate employability. India’s top institutions perform strongly this year, with multiple institutions indian institute of technology (personal income tax) and indian institute of science (IISc) ranks among the world’s leading universities.
How do India’s top institutions rank in the QS World University Rankings 2027?
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Topping the list of institutions in India
IIT Delhi has become the highest-ranked institution in India in the latest rankings, ranking 118th globally. The college has climbed five places in the ranking compared to the previous year and is tied with the best ranking of an Indian college in the history of the QS rankings.The institution achieved significant improvements in employer reputation, employment outcomes and citations per faculty member, indicating increased recognition by employers and researchers around the world. Over the past four years, IIT Delhi has improved its ranking by 79 spots, from 197th in 2024 to 118th in 2027.This success has cemented IIT Delhi’s position as India’s premier institute in the field of engineering and technology.
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay still a global power
The college has climbed five places in the ranking compared to the previous year and is tied with the best ranking of an Indian college in the history of the QS rankings.The institution achieved significant improvements in employer reputation, employment outcomes, and faculty citations, demonstrating increased recognition by employers and researchers around the world. Over the past four years, IIT Delhi has improved its ranking by 79 spots, from 197th in 2024 to 118th in 2027.This success has cemented IIT Delhi’s position as India’s premier institute in the field of engineering and technology.
Indian Institute of Technology Madras Continue the upward journey
Indian Institute of Technology Madras ranks 170th in the world with an overall score of 59.3. The university’s most notable feature is its research impact, which can be seen in its high citation score of 95.3 per faculty member. The university also scored highly for employer reputation, with a score of 87.4, while its international research network scored 52.2.This ranking further confirms IIT Madras’ reputation as one of the best research-focused engineering universities in India.
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur occupy a strong position
IIT Kharagpur is ranked 205th in the world with 55.1 points. IIT Kharagpur has among the highest citations per faculty member in India at 96.3. IIT Kharagpur has an employer reputation score of 85 and an international research network score of 69.4. All these parameters underline the growing influence of IIT Kharagpur in terms of research and academic collaborations.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur Maintain global reach
IIT Kanpur is jointly ranked 221st in the global rankings with an overall score of 53.8. The institute’s employer reputation score was 88.3 and its employment outcomes score was 60.3, showing strong industry recognition. Its research performance also remains strong, with 81 citations per faculty member.IIT Kanpur remains one of the most respected engineering and technology educational institutions in India.
Indian Institute of Technology Ruchi and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Maintain global ranking
IIT Roorkee ranks 335th in the world with an overall score of 42.9. The institute’s strongest performance came in research impact, with citations per faculty member reaching 98 and a sustainability score of 72.1.Meanwhile, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati ranks 349th globally with an overall score of 41.9. The school’s citations per faculty member score is a whopping 91.5 and its employer reputation score is 71.7, reflecting its growing national and international visibility.
