Neha BaruahThe QS Asia University Rankings for 2025 have been released, with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) securing the top position among Indian institutions. IIT Delhi is ranked 44th overall in Asia, marking a significant achievement and highlighting its academic excellence. Other universities in Delhi have also made notable strides in the rankings.
IIT Delhi’s Strong Performance
IIT Delhi has significantly improved its standing, now ranked as the best university in India according to the QS rankings. The institution excelled across eight key performance indicators, particularly making a remarkable leap of 58 places in the “staff with PhD” category. This improvement underscores IIT Delhi’s commitment to enhancing research and educational quality.
Delhi University’s Impressive Rise
Delhi University (DU) has made a substantial jump, rising from 94th to 81st place. This 13-rank improvement is a testament to DU’s growing academic reputation. The university scored 9.5 in the faculty-student ratio and 71.1 in the “staff with PhDs” category. DU also performed strongly in global engagement, particularly in the International Research Network, where it achieved an impressive score of 96.4.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
JNU has also seen a rise in its rankings, now standing at 110th, up from 117th last year. This improvement highlights the university’s increasing stature in the field of higher education.
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Progress
Jamia Millia Islamia has advanced to 188th position, up from 206th in the previous year. This upward movement reflects the university’s efforts to improve academic standards and enhance its international visibility.
IIT Bombay and IIT Madras Rankings
IIT Bombay ranks 48th, just behind IIT Delhi, while IIT Madras holds the 56th position. Both institutions continue to maintain strong academic reputations, with IIT Bombay particularly noted for its academic standing, ranking 27th among international academics and employers.
Southern Asian University Rankings
In the Southern Asian category, which includes universities from India and Pakistan, IIT Delhi leads among 308 institutions. IIT Bombay follows in second place, reinforcing the dominance of Indian universities in the region.
Summary of Key Indicators
The QS rankings are based on various performance metrics, including academic reputation, faculty-student ratio, international research network, and staff qualifications. The improvements in these areas have contributed to the rising positions of these universities. These advancements reflect the institutions’ commitment to fostering excellence in education and research, solidifying their growing influence in the global academic community.
Neha Baruah
Izaz Ahmed
Asik Syed
