NEWS – QS World University Ranking, 2025 released

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Global Rankings

IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi

• IIT Bombay: Climbed from 149th to 118th, improving by 31 ranks.
• IIT Delhi: Improved by 47 points to achieve the 150th position globally.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Retained the top rank globally for the 13th consecutive time.

University of Delhi

• Recognized for the employability of its graduates.
• Ranked 44th globally in “employment outcomes.”

Representation in QS World University Rankings 2025

Indian Higher Education System

• Total Universities: 46 universities featured in the rankings.
• Global Standing: Seventh most represented globally.
• Asian Ranking: Third in Asia, behind Japan (49 universities) and China (Mainland) (71 universities).

Top Indian Universities

• IIT Delhi: Ranked 150th.
• University of Delhi: Ranked 328th.
• Anna University: Ranked 383rd.

Employment Outcomes and Sustainability

Employment Outcomes

• India’s Employment Outcomes score is 10 points below the global average of 23.8.
• Highlights the need to bridge the gap between job requirements and graduates’ skills.
• Emphasizes creating more opportunities for new graduates.

Sustainability

• India’s sustainability score is also about 10 points below the global average.
• Indicates the need to prioritize and strengthen sustainability initiatives within the higher education system.