In the QS World University Rankings 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi leads the country’s institutions, securing 123rd place globally.
Overall, India achieved a record performance, featuring 54 institutions in the global list, making it the fourth most represented nation worldwide. Following IIT Delhi are IIT Bombay at 129th, IIT Madras at 180th, and IIT Kharagpur at 215th place. Other top institutions include the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore at 219th and IIT Kanpur at 222nd, with the University of Delhi also making the top 350.
