India has made a remarkable achievement in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with nine prestigious universities securing positions among the world’s top 50 across various disciplines. According to the 15th edition of the QS rankings, announced on March 12, 2025, India celebrates 12 top 50 positions across different subjects and faculty areas.
Top Indian Universities in QS Subject Rankings 2025
Leading the way is the Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad, which ranks 20th globally in Engineering-Mineral and Mining, making it the highest-ranked subject area for India.
Other notable rankings include:
- IIT Bombay – 28th position in Engineering-Mineral and Mining
- IIT Kharagpur – 45th position in Engineering-Mineral and Mining
- IIT Delhi – 26th position in Engineering and Technology
- IIT Bombay – 28th position in Engineering and Technology
- IIM Ahmedabad – 27th position in Business and Management Studies
- IIM Bangalore – 40th position in Business and Management Studies
- IIT Madras – Featured in the top 50 for Petroleum Engineering
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) – Featured in the top 50 for Development Studies
India’s Higher Education Growth Reflected in QS Rankings
QS reports that a total of 79 Indian universities, 10 more than last year, have been featured 533 times across the 2025 QS subject rankings. This marks a 25.7% increase compared to the previous edition. India ranks 5th globally for the highest number of new entries, following China, the USA, the UK, and South Korea.
This growth highlights India’s expanding higher education ecosystem, both in terms of size and quality. With an increasing number of Indian institutions making their mark globally, the country continues to establish itself as a hub for world-class education and research.
Why These Rankings Matter?
The QS World University Rankings by Subject are highly regarded worldwide and help students, researchers, and academic institutions assess global educational excellence. India’s strong performance reflects improving academic standards, enhanced research output, and growing global recognition of its institutions.
MCQs on QS World University Rankings 2025
Q: According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, how many Indian universities are among the world’s top 50?
a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 12
Answer: c) 9
Q: Which Indian institution secured the highest rank in the QS Subject Rankings 2025?
a) IIT Bombay
b) IIT Delhi
c) Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad
d) IIM Ahmedabad
Answer: c) Indian School of Mines (ISM) Dhanbad
Q: Which two IITs ranked in the top 50 for Engineering and Technology?
a) IIT Madras and IIT Delhi
b) IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorkee
c) IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay
d) IIT Kanpur and IIT Guwahati
Answer: c) IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay
Q: Which Indian institutions ranked in the top 50 for Business and Management Studies?
a) IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore
b) IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay
c) IIM Calcutta and IIM Indore
d) IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur
Answer: a) IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Bangalore
