Great news for education sector: PM Modi hails India's 2026 QS World University Rankings

ANI June 19, 2025 232 views

PM Modi praised India’s record 54 universities in the QS 2026 rankings, marking a 390% rise since 2014. IIT Delhi leads nationally at 123rd globally, followed by IIT Bombay and IIT Madras. Education Minister Pradhan credited PM Modi’s reforms and NEP 2020 for this growth. India now ranks 4th globally, behind only the US, UK, and China.

"From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 now, this five-fold jump is a testament to PM Modi’s transformative reforms." – Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, June 19: The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector, as the government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, highlighting how India added 43 more universities in the list since 2014.

Key Points

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India now has 54 universities in QS rankings, a 390% rise since 2014

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IIT Delhi leads at 123rd globally, up 27 spots

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India ranks 4th among G20 nations in education growth

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NEP 2020 credited for revolutionizing the education system

"The QS World University 2026 Rankings bring great news for our education sector. Our Government is committed to furthering research and innovation ecosystems for the benefit of India's youth," the Prime Minister wrote in a post on X.

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1935609751095681233

Reposting the post by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the improvement in India's ranking, from having only 11 universities in the QS world university rankings in 2014 to 54 Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs) being included this year.

India has achieved its strongest-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions making it to the global list, a 390 per cent increase over the past decade and the highest growth among G20 countries.

Calling the increase in the institutions being included in the list, Union Minister Pradhan highlighted it as a "testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

The Union Minister underlined that India has the "fastest growing education system" among the G20 countries, and the fourth most represented, only behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.

"With a record 54 HEIs featuring among the global best, India hits a new high in the QS World University 2026 Rankings. From just 11 universities in 2014 to 54 in the latest rankings, this five-fold jump is a testament to the transformative educational reforms ushered in by the PM Narendra Modi govt. in the last decade. NEP 2020 is not just changing our educational landscape, it is revolutionising it," Pradhan mentioned in a post on X.

According to QS World University Rankings 2026, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has emerged as the country's top-ranked institution, securing the 123rd spot globally -- a jump of 27 places from last year's position of 150.

IIT Bombay and IIT Madras followed at 129th and 180th, respectively. Notably, IIT Madras entered the global top 200 for the first time.

The rankings, released by global higher education analysts QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), cover over 1,500 universities from 106 countries and territories. India is now the fourth most represented country, behind only the United States (192), the United Kingdom (90), and Mainland China (72).

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Rajesh K.
This is truly impressive progress! From 11 to 54 universities in global rankings shows our education system is moving in the right direction. The IITs continue to make us proud 🇮🇳 But we must ensure this quality reaches state universities too - that's where most Indian students study.
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Priya M.
Great achievement, but rankings alone don't tell the full story. Many graduates still struggle to find good jobs. We need more industry-academia collaboration to make education truly valuable. Still, kudos to all the hardworking students and faculty making this possible! 👏
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Amit S.
IIT Madras entering top 200 for first time - what a proud moment for Tamil Nadu! But why only IITs getting attention? We have excellent universities like JNU, BHU, Anna University that deserve equal recognition. Hope NEP 2020 helps all institutions shine.
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Sunita R.
As a professor, I've seen firsthand how the focus on research has improved. But we need better funding for humanities and social sciences too. Technical education is important, but we mustn't neglect liberal arts which shape our society's thinking.
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Vikram J.
While rankings are good, let's not forget ground realities. Many colleges still lack basic infrastructure. My nephew studies in a government college where there aren't enough chairs in classrooms. First fix these issues, then celebrate global rankings.
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Neha P.
This is wonderful news! My daughter dreams of studying at IIT Bombay and seeing it climb rankings gives me hope for her future. The competition is tough but at least our institutions are getting global recognition now. More power to Indian education! 💪

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