The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has achieved a significant milestone by securing a position in the 201-250 rank band in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026. This achievement underscores IISc's commitment to excellence in research and education, solidifying its status as India's premier academic institution.
India’s Growing Presence in Global Rankings
India has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in global academic standings, now boasting the second-highest number of universities ranked globally, trailing only the United States. This surge reflects the country's ongoing investment in higher education and research infrastructure.
Other Indian Institutions in the Rankings
Several other Indian institutions have also made their mark in the THE World University Rankings 2026:
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai: Ranked in the 351-400 band, up from the 401-500 band in the previous year.
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi and Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Himachal Pradesh: Ranked in the 401-500 category.
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), IIT Indore, KIIT University (Bhubaneswar), Lovely Professional University (Phagwara), Mahatma Gandhi University (Kottayam), and UPES (Dehradun): Ranked in the 501-600 band.
- Institutions in the 601-800 range: Over 15 Indian institutes, including Aligarh Muslim University, Amity University (Noida), Bharathiar University (Coimbatore), Central University of Punjab (Bhatinda), Chitkara University (Chandigarh), Graphic Era University (Dehradun), IIT Patna, IIIT Hyderabad, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (Jaipur), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, NIT Rourkela, Panjab University (Chandigarh), Sharda University (Greater Noida), Symbiosis International University (Pune), Thapar Institute of Engineering Technology (Patiala), University of Delhi, and VIT University (Vellore).
Global Context
The 2026 rankings feature 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. The University of Oxford retains its position as the world’s top university for a record 10th consecutive year, highlighting the competitive nature of global academic rankings.
