Introduction to QS Asia Rankings 2025

- The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings: Asia for 2025 showcases the progress India is making in the field of higher education.

- Two Indian institutions have made it into the top 50 positions, and seven are in the top 100. This indicates the escalating competition amongst Indian academic institutions on the Asian platform.

 

India's Performance in QS Asia Rankings

- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi secures the 44th position, while IIT Bombay ranks 48th, placing them both in the top 50.

- Other top 100 entrants include IIT Madras (56th), IIT Kharagpur (60th), Indian Institute of Science (62nd), IIT Kanpur (67th), and the University of Delhi (81st).

- Other eminent institutions such as IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Chandigarh University, and Vellore Institute of Technology also feature, many of them securing places within the top 150 on a global level.

 

Factors Influencing India’s Ascending Rankings

- Keys to the rise include high research productivity and academic excellence. Anna University, for example, stands out for its number of papers per faculty.

- Growing international research networks, such as those fostered by the University of Delhi, are boosting global recognition, while larger proportions of PhD-qualified staff are a sign of increased academic rigour.

 

Implications of QS Rankings on India's Education Sector

- Increased global recognition through enhanced rankings could potentially increase India's appeal to international students and academic faculty, thereby solidifying its position as a hub for higher education.

- The Indian education sector has seen significant growth, with the number of Indian institutions included in the QS ranking rising from 11 in 2015 to 46 in 2025 – a 318% increase.

- These achievements could lead to higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector, strengthening the economy and opening up more job opportunities.

 

About Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)

- QS is a world-renowned higher education analyst headquartered in London and famous for the QS World University Rankings.

- QS evaluation relies on six indicators categorised into four broad areas: research reputation, learning and teaching environment, research impact, and internationalisation.