Indian institutions delivered a b performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with IIM Ahmedabad and ISM Dhanbad securing positions in the top 50 in their respective fields, alongside multiple IITs and JNU.
IIM Ahmedabad secured the 21st rank in Marketing, marking its position in the top 50 in Business and Management, particularly in Marketing. The ranking places the institution among the highest-performing Indian entities in this field.
Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad achieved the 21st position globally in Mining and Mineral Engineering, reflecting its standing in specialised technical education.
IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) also featured in the top 50 in various subjects in the QS Rankings 2026, indicating continued representation of Indian institutions at the global level.
The rankings, released on Wednesday, reflect the growing global competitiveness and research capabilities of Indian higher education institutions.
IIT Delhi emerged with placements in the top 50 across six subjects. The institute entered the top 50 in Chemical Engineering for the first time, secured b rankings in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and was ranked 45th in Computer Science.
