Top 8 Indian Universities in QS World University Rankings 2026

IIT Delhi – Global Rank 123

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IIT Bombay – Global Rank 129

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IIT Madras – Global Rank 180

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IIT Kharagpur – Global Rank 215

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IISc Bangalore – Global Rank 219

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IIT Kanpur – Global Rank 222

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Delhi University – Global Rank 328

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IIT Guwahati – Global Rank 334

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