Quacquarelli Symonds has announced the QS Asia University Rankings 2024 on November 8, highlighting remarkable achievements by Indian institutions.
The ranking methodology mirrors that of the QS World University Rankings, as detailed on the official website. The 11 indicators include academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, international research network, citations per paper, papers per faculty, staff with a PhD, proportion of international faculty, proportion of international students, and proportion of inbound and outbound exchange students.
Amongst the public institutions, IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi emerged as standout performers, securing positions within the premier top 50 list. Additionally, Chandigarh University (CU) secured top spot among the private universities in India.
IIT Bombay Leads the Way:
Securing the top position in India and an impressive 40th rank in the overall Asia standings, IIT Bombay stands as a beacon of academic excellence.
IIT Delhi's Strong Presence:
Not far behind, IIT Delhi claimed the second spot among Indian institutes, securing a commendable 46th rank in the overall QS Asia University Rankings.
Global Leaders in the Limelight:
Peking University of China clinched the top spot in the Asia rankings, with the University of Hong Kong and the National University of Singapore following closely in second and third positions, respectively. Other global contenders include Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Tsinghua University, China, claiming the 4th spot.
In a significant stride towards inclusivity, this year's rankings included 856 universities from across Asia, reflecting the diverse and dynamic landscape of higher education in the region.