Indian Universities See 318% Rise in QS World University Rankings Since 2015
In a significant achievement for India's education sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted the country's remarkable progress in global university rankings. Over the past decade, India has focused on qualitative changes in its education system, resulting in a 318% increase in university representation among G20 nations in the QS World University Rankings. This impressive growth saw the number of Indian universities in the rankings rise from 11 in 2015 to 46 in 2025. Prime Minister Modi took to social media to congratulate the students, faculty, and institutions for their dedication and hard work. He reiterated his government's commitment to further boosting research and innovation during his third term, acknowledging the critical role education plays in the nation's development. Among the standout performers in the latest QS World University Rankings 2025, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) jumped 31 spots to secure the 118th position ...
