QS Asia University Rankings 2027: IIT Delhi tops India at 66, all six top institutions slip; DU exits top 100

QS Asia University Rankings 2027: India remains Asia’s second most represented higher education system in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, with 325 universities featured, including 34 new entrants. However, the country’s leading institutions face a tougher regional contest, with all six of its highest-ranked universities slipping this year. IIT Delhi retains the top position among Indian institutions at 66th, while the University of Delhi falls outside the regional top 100. The results highlight India's growing scale and persistent competitiveness challenges.