QS Asia University Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi Leads India, Major Findings, Research Performance and Way Forward
5 November 2026
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QS Asia University Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi Leads India, Major Findings, Research Performance and Way Forward
1. Background and Recent Development
- On 3 November 2026, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) released the QS Asia University Rankings 2027.
- The rankings assessed 1,722 universities across 26 higher education systems.
- India ranked second in institutional representation, with 325 universities, including 34 new entrants, behind China's 448.
2. Ranking Methodology
- The QS Asia rankings, introduced in 2009, assess academic reputation, employer reputation, research publications, citations, faculty qualifications and internationalisation.
- Academic reputation carries 30% weight, while employer reputation accounts for 20%.
3. India's Performance
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QS Asia University Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi leads India at 66th, 325 Indian universities ranked, none in top 50. Key findings, research gaps and NEP 2020 way forward.
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