Bhubaneswar, Jun 18: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday lauded India’s growing global academic presence after 52 institutions featured in the latest QS World University Rankings, with 13 securing places among the Global Top 550.

In a post on X, Pradhan said the achievement reflects the strength of India’s higher education ecosystem and the dedication of its institutions, faculty, researchers, and students. He emphasized that a robust and globally competitive education system is central to India’s resolve of building a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047.

India's global academic footprint continues to expand. Proud to see 52 Indian institutions featured in QS World University Rankings with 13 Indian universities securing a place among the Global Top 550.

This achievement reflects the growing strength of our higher education… https://t.co/wnohIAimhN

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 18, 2026

Pradhan credited the transformative reforms under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling India’s steady emergence as a global hub of knowledge and innovation. “Together, we will continue to strengthen India’s journey towards becoming a global knowledge powerhouse,” he remarked while congratulating the institutions that made the nation proud.

Notably, IIT Delhi emerged as India’s highest-ranked institution at 118th globally, while IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras secured places among the world’s Top 200 universities. In total, 14 Indian universities found a place among the Global Top 500, underscoring the country’s rising stature in teaching, research, innovation, employability, and international collaboration.

The rankings highlight the progress made by leading institutions such as the IITs and IISc, alongside prominent public and private universities. Their growing recognition on the global stage demonstrates how Indian higher education is evolving to meet international standards while creating opportunities for learners worldwide.
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India’s performance in the QS Rankings 2027 is not only a matter of national pride but also a testament to the country’s long-term vision of becoming a global knowledge powerhouse. With continued emphasis on quality education, research, and innovation, Indian institutions are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of global academia.

This recognition comes at a time when India is actively working to attract international students and foster partnerships with leading global universities. The improved performance of Indian institutions underscores the country’s ambition to strengthen its role in shaping the global knowledge economy.