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IIT Hyderabad Climbs 19 Spots to 251st in QS Asia Rankings
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 01:46 AM
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IIT Hyderabad has improved its position in the QS Asia University Rankings, moving up 19 places to secure the 251st spot.
IIT Hyderabad has advanced 19 places in the latest QS Asia University Rankings, rising to the 251st position. The institute was previously ranked 270th, making this jump a notable achievement for the Hyderabad campus.
The QS rankings evaluate universities on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty‑student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and student ratios. IIT Hyderabad’s improved scores in these categories reflect its growing research output and international collaborations.
The institute’s leadership welcomed the result, noting that the climb underscores the quality of education and research being pursued at the campus. The ranking is expected to enhance the institute’s visibility among prospective students and research partners across Asia.
IIT Hyderabad’s rise comes as part of a broader trend of Indian institutions gaining traction in global rankings, signalling the country’s expanding influence in higher education.
The university will use this momentum to further strengthen its academic programs and attract more international faculty and students.
The QS rankings evaluate universities on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty‑student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and student ratios. IIT Hyderabad’s improved scores in these categories reflect its growing research output and international collaborations.
The institute’s leadership welcomed the result, noting that the climb underscores the quality of education and research being pursued at the campus. The ranking is expected to enhance the institute’s visibility among prospective students and research partners across Asia.
IIT Hyderabad’s rise comes as part of a broader trend of Indian institutions gaining traction in global rankings, signalling the country’s expanding influence in higher education.
The university will use this momentum to further strengthen its academic programs and attract more international faculty and students.