IIT Bombay Shines in QS World Rankings 2026
IIT Bombay has been ranked 2nd in India and 129th globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) 2026 World University Rankings, with an overall score of 64.8 out of 100.
As always, the Institute continues to perform strongly across key indicators, with particularly high scores in:
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- Employer reputation: 96.7
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- Citations per faculty: 82.9
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- Sustainability: 75.2
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- Academic reputation: 73.3
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- Employment outcomes: 72.6
Additional scores include:
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- International research network: 46.6
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- Faculty-student ratio: 16.1
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- International faculty: 6.5
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- International students: 1.6
IIT Bombay showed notable improvements this year in several areas, including academic reputation, citations per faculty, employer reputation, employment outcomes, and sustainability, underscoring the Institute’s commitment to academic excellence and global impact.
These results reflect IIT Bombay’s continued dedication to nurturing academic excellence, advancing impactful research, and strengthening global partnerships, all while preparing graduates who are highly sought after worldwide. The Institute remains committed to pushing boundaries and inspiring future generations of leaders and innovators.