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QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2026

 

  • Published by: Quacquarelli Symonds, a Global higher education consultancy.

  • India’s Standing: 4th largest representation globally (after the US, China, and the UK).

  • This report provides a ranking of institutions for 55 subjects.

  • The ranking is based on 5 key indicators, including H- index (research productivity), Academic reputation etc. 

  • Top Performers:

Institutions

Global Ranks

Subjects

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad

21

Mineral & Mining Engineering

IIM Ahmedabad

21

Business & Management Studies and also in Top 25 in Marketing

IIT Delhi

36

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

IIT Kharagpur

28

Petroleum Engineering

 

  • Note: In June 2025 QS World University ranking was released which ranks an entire University as a single unit.