QS World University Rankings 2027 have highlighted India’s leading institutions, with the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) continuing to dominate the national landscape. Here are the top 10 Indian institutions according to the latest QS rankings.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi): Global Rank: 118 | Overall Score: 65.7
IIT Delhi is India’s highest-ranked institution in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Located in New Delhi, it is known for its strong research output, engineering programmes, and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay): Global Rank: =134 | Overall Score: 63.9
Based in Mumbai, IIT Bombay is renowned for engineering, technology, and innovation. It enjoys one of the strongest academic reputations among Indian institutions.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): Global Rank: 170 | Overall Score: 59.3
IIT Madras, located in Chennai, is one of India’s premier centres for engineering and research and has consistently performed strongly in national and global rankings.

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur): Global Rank: 205 | Overall Score: 55.1
Established in 1951, IIT Kharagpur is India’s first IIT and is known for its extensive academic programmes and research initiatives.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru: Global Rank: =221 | Overall Score: 53.8
IISc Bengaluru is India’s leading research university and achieved an impressive citations-per-faculty score of 99.9, reflecting its strong research impact. 

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur): Global Rank: =221 | Overall Score: 53.8
IIT Kanpur has built a reputation for excellence in engineering, science, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on research and technology. 

Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee): Global Rank: =335 | Overall Score: 42.9
One of India’s oldest technical institutions, IIT Roorkee is recognised for its engineering and applied sciences programmes. 

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati): Global Rank: =349 | Overall Score: 41.9
Located in Assam, IIT Guwahati has emerged as a major centre for engineering and scientific research in northeastern India. 

Indian Institute of Technology BHU Varanasi: Global Rank: =510 | Overall Score: 32.1
IIT BHU Varanasi continues to strengthen its global presence through research and academic excellence across multiple disciplines. 

Indian Institute of Technology Indore: Global Rank: =546 | Overall Score: 30.1
Rounding off the top 10 is IIT Indore, which has earned recognition for its growing research capabilities and strong citations-per-faculty score.