QS Asia University Rankings 2027: Only 6 Indian Institutes in Asia's Top 100, All Slip; IIT Delhi at 66th, Delhi University Drops Out
London-based QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) has released the QS Asia University Rankings 2027. IISc Bengaluru and five IITs are in Asia's top 100, but all of them have slipped from last year. IIT Delhi at 66th remains India's highest-ranked institution, down from 59th last year.
Delhi University fell from 95th to 106th and moved out of the top 100. With 325 ranked institutions (including 34 new entrants), India remained Asia's second most represented higher education system after Mainland China.
India's Top-100 Institutes: Change in Rank
| Institute | 2027 rank | Last year |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Delhi | 66 | 59 |
| IISc Bengaluru | 79 | 64 |
| IIT Bombay | 83 | 71 |
| IIT Madras | 85 | 70 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 90 | 77 |
| IIT Kanpur | 97 | 77 |
| Delhi University | 106 (out of top 100) | 95 |
India's Strengths: Research and Employer Reputation
- India leads Asia in research productivity (papers per faculty): 27 universities in the regional top 50 and 5 in the top 10.
- 15 Indian universities share first place for staff with PhD.
- In employer reputation, IIT Bombay is 7th and IIT Delhi 10th, the first Indian universities in Asia's top 10.
- India has 21 institutions in the top 200 (up from 20 last year).
Challenges: Why Ranks Fell This Year
According to QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter, rising competition across Asia has pulled down several leading Indian institutions this year. He said research capacity is strong, but the challenge is to turn it more consistently into research impact and international recognition. Per news reports, a large share of Indian institutions that made the top 100 fell in rank, while institutions such as Chandigarh University, Lovely Professional University and Jamia Millia Islamia climbed the table.
What It Means for Students and Parents
- Rankings are just one yardstick; choose an institute by course, placements, faculty and fees.
- QS Asia and QS World rankings are different; do not compare them directly.
- In June this year, IIT Delhi stood 118th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, the top in India.
- For exams: India's highest-ranked institute is IIT Delhi (QS Asia 2027).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is India's highest-ranked institute in QS Asia 2027?
IIT Delhi at 66th (59th last year).
How many Indian institutes are in the top 100?
Six: IIT Delhi, IISc Bengaluru, IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Kanpur.
What was Delhi University's rank?
106th, down from 95th last year; it is out of the top 100.
How many Indian institutions are ranked?
325, including 34 new entrants.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on news reports and public information. Figures and dates are as per the reports; please confirm with the official order or notice. The rankings are issued by QS (London).
