71% of Indian universities slip in QS Asia 2027 rankings; weak repute, global reach to blame

QS Asia University Rankings 2027 show 71% of Indian universities slipping, despite India increasing its representation to 325 institutions.

By: Education Desk 6 min read New Delhi Updated: Nov 3, 2026 07:52 PM IST

QS Asia Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi, IISc, IIT Bombay Slip in Rankings (Express Photo enhanced with AI)

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QS Asia University Rankings 2027: Seven in ten Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings – Asia 2027 have recorded a dip, even as India’s presence in the table has grown to 325 institutions, the second-highest in the region after mainland China. According to QS, 71 per cent of India’s ranked universities fell, 18 per cent rose and 11 per cent held steady.

The decline reaches the very top. All six of India’s highest-ranked universities dropped.…