In the latest QS World University Rankings for Asia, India has emerged as a frontrunner, surpassing China with a total of 148 featured universities. This marks a significant increase of 37 universities from the previous year. Mainland China secured the second position with 133 universities, followed closely by Japan with 96.
Notably, prestigious Indian institutions like IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi have made their mark within the top 50 universities, accompanied by five other Indian institutions in the top 100. These rankings, which encompassed 856 institutions from 25 countries, were unveiled on Wednesday.
One of the standout performers in the rankings is IIT-Bombay, which leads nationally in both academic and employer reputation indicators. India’s dominance is further evident in the number of new entries, with 37 universities making their debut, in contrast to Mainland China’s seven additions.
Ben Sowter, senior vice president at QS, has remarked on the increasing visibility of Indian universities, showcasing the dynamic expansion of India’s higher education landscape. While India may trail in academic and employer reputation compared to the regional average, it excels in papers per faculty, securing the second-best regional result.
India also stands out in terms of faculty with a PhD indicator, with nine of the top 10 universities in Asia. The country’s prowess in research is evident, with seven of Asia’s top 10 universities in terms of papers per faculty. Anna University claims the top spot regionally for research productivity.
While challenges such as a decline in citation per paper are acknowledged, the overall outlook for Indian universities in the QS World University Rankings for Asia is positive. Institutions like Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University express optimism about future improvements in the next ranking cycle.
Notably, North Eastern Hill University in Shillong distinguishes itself by ranking second regionally for its faculty/student ratio, highlighting its commitment to providing students with accessible, high-quality teaching and learning environments.
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