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IIT Madras Climbs Into Global Top 200 World University Rankings

IIT Madras Climbs Into Global Top 200 World University Rankings

IIT Madras Climbs Into Global Top 200 World University Rankings

CHENNAI (IANS)– The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a significant milestone, breaking into the top 200 of the QS World University Rankings 2026. Securing the 180th position globally, this marks a remarkable ascent of 47 places from its 227th rank last year, solidifying its standing as the third-highest ranked Indian institution on this year’s global list.

IIT Madras attributes this achievement to its robust performance across key metrics, including academic reputation, employer perception, faculty-student ratio, international collaborations, and sustainability initiatives.

IIT Madras now joins two other Indian institutions in the global top 200: IIT Delhi leading the Indian contingent at 123rd globally, and IIT Bombay at 129th. Beyond the top 200, IIT Kharagpur (215), IISc Bangalore (219), and IIT Kanpur (222) also demonstrated strong performances.

Within Tamil Nadu, Anna University was ranked 465th, while Mumbai University saw a significant rise to the 664th position, largely due to improved performance in research citations and employment outcomes.

The QS World University Rankings 2026, compiled by global higher education analytics firm QS Quacquarelli Symonds, evaluated over 1,500 institutions worldwide.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology maintained its top global spot for the 13th consecutive year, followed by Imperial College London, Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Harvard University.

Notably, QS also introduced a new, unweighted metric for the first time this year: “International Student Diversity.” While it does not impact the overall rankings for this edition, this metric aims to encourage inclusivity and better student representation across borders, reflecting a broader focus on equitable global mobility in higher education.

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