QS World Rankings 2025: IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi are among the top 150
The QS World University Rankings 2025, published by Quacquarelli Symonds, recognizes notable advances by Indian universities. IIT Bombay is ranked 118th, while IIT Delhi is ranked 150th, putting both institutes among the top 150 in the world.
The most recent edition of the QS World University Rankings has been announced, and many Indian universities have made significant improvements. Impressively, 61 percent of Indian universities have risen in rank, with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) attaining the highest ranking among Indian institutions.
This year's list is the biggest yet, with over 1,500 universities from 105 higher education systems. The United States, with 197 ranking institutions, followed by the United Kingdom with 90 and mainland China with 71.
For almost 13 times in a row, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has kept its title of the world's best institute.
IIT Delhi and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have made notable progress. IIT Delhi climbed 47 places, from 197th to 150th, while IISc jumped 14 places, from 225th to 211th. The University of Delhi (DU) achieved the most substantial progress, rising 79 positions from 407th in 2024 to 328th, achieving sixth place among Indian universities. Both IIT Roorkee and IIT Guwahati achieved significant progress, rising from ranks 344 and 383.
World University Ranking 2025:
- Rank 118: IIT Bombay, Overall Score: 56.3
- Rank 150: IIT Delhi, Overall Score 52.1
- Rank 211: IISc Bangalore, Overall Score: 45
- Rank 222: IIT Kharagpur, Overall Score: 43.7
- Rank 227: IIT Madras, Overall Score 43.5
- Rank 263: IIT Kanpur, Overall Score: 39.3
- Rank 335: IIT Roorkee, Overall Score: 33.4
- Rank 344: IIT Guwahati, Overall Score: 32.9
The QS World Rankings 2025 are a globally recognized assessment of universities based on various factors including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio.
It's highly significant. Both IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi being ranked among the top 150 in the QS World Rankings 2025 is a testament to their academic excellence, research contributions, and global reputation. It underscores their standing as premier educational institutions not only in India but on the international stage as well.
Several factors contribute to their placement, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty quality, research output, international diversity, and student excellence. Both institutions have consistently demonstrated excellence in these areas, leading to their commendable positions in the rankings.
High rankings enhance the global visibility and reputation of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, attracting top talent, both faculty and students, from around the world. It fosters collaborations with international institutions, leading to enriched research opportunities and academic exchanges. Moreover, it bolsters the confidence of stakeholders, including students, alumni, and funding agencies, in the quality of education and research offered by these institutions.
Yes, both institutions continuously strive to enhance their academic standards and research output through various initiatives. These include expanding international collaborations, increasing research funding, attracting eminent faculty members, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhancing infrastructure and facilities. Such concerted efforts not only aim to improve their rankings but also to provide an enriching academic environment for their students and faculty.
