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QS Subject Rankings 2026 India surge Four IITs JNU BITS Pilani enter top 50
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Published on 24 April 2026
India doubled top 50 slots as IIT Delhi leads
India’s performance in the QS Subject Rankings 2026 has jumped sharply, with four IITs, JNU, and BITS Pilani placing across the world’s top 50 in multiple subjects. The country logged 27 top-50 entries across 12 institutions—more than double last year. IIT Delhi topped the list with six top-50 placements, highlighting rising global academic recognition.
- Four IITs plus JNU and BITS Pilani made global top 50
- India recorded 27 top-50 subject rankings across 12 institutions
- IIT Delhi led with six top-50 entries
- Overall count more than doubled year-on-year
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