Nine Indian universities made it to the top 50 of the QS subject-wise rankings, including IITs, IIMs, and JNU, although some experienced a decline in their rankings compared to the previous year.
In the latest QS subject-wise rankings, 9 Indian universities have made it into the world’s top 50, although some prominent institutions experienced a decline in their positions. The 15th edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject revealed that nine Indian institutions secured positions in the top 50 across different specific subject areas.
The Indian School of Mines (ISM) in Dhanbad achieved the highest position among specific subject categories, securing the 20th place worldwide in Engineering – Mineral and Mining.
This year, IIT Delhi (Rank 26) and IIT Bombay (Rank 28) are the only Indian institutes that secured a position in the top 50 among the broad subject categories. Both belong to the extensive subject category of Engineering & Technology.
The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject encompasses 55 subjects categorized into five broad areas: Arts & Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Life Sciences & Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences & Management.
Each broad subject area encompasses several specific subject areas. Institutes possess varying rankings across broad subject areas as well as specific subject areas.
This edition includes the most institutions to date, with 171 new entrants to the rankings. There are now more ranked institutions in fields such as medicine, computer science, and materials science than ever before.
MORE INDIAN UNIVERSITIES INCLUDED THIS YEAR
This year, the rankings included 79 Indian universities, an increase of 10 from the previous year. Indian institutions were ranked a total of 533 times, representing an increase of 25.7%. Out of these, 156 saw an improvement in their ranking, whereas 101 experienced a decline.
India ranked fifth in the world for new entries, following China, the US, the UK, and Korea.
Significant newcomers to the top 100 include IIT Madras and Vellore Institute of Technology for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, as well as IISc Bangalore and IIT Kanpur for Engineering-Mineral and Mining.
IIT DELHI AND BOMBAY ADVANCE IN ENGINEERING
IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay enhanced their global rankings in the broader Engineering and Technology category, advancing from a joint 45th position to 26th and 28th places, respectively.
They also ranked within the top 50 of the specific subject category of Engineering – Electrical and Electronic.
IIT BOMBAY AND IIT KHARAGPUR RANK DROP
IIT Bombay and IIT Kharagpur secured spots in the top 50 for the specific subject category of Engineering – Mineral and Mining, ranking 40th and 45th, respectively. Nonetheless, both fell in rank compared to the previous year.
Rank 20 in this specific subject category is occupied by the Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad.
IIM AHMEDABAD AND IIM BANGALORE RANKS DROP
IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore remained in the top 50 globally for Business and Management Studies, but their rankings fell from previous positions. IIM Ahmedabad fell from 22nd to 27th place, and IIM Bangalore dropped from 32nd to 40th.
Likewise, IIT Madras (Petroleum Engineering) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (Development Studies) were still in the top 50 but experienced a slight drop.
INDIA’S RISING TECH AND AI STRENGTH
India’s position in the global Computer Science & Information Systems rankings has improved to fourth place, with 42 entries compared to last year’s 28.
Experts have noted, however, that although India is proficient in AI and digital skills, it must enhance its sustainability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
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