On November 8, 2023, the QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking: Asia 2024 was released, showcasing 148 Indian universities which is 30 more than the last edition. With this, India now holds the highest representation in Asia’s higher education system, surpassing China (133) and Japan (96).
- India has 118 universities in 2023 ranking.
- This is the 16th edition of the QS World University Ranking in this category.
Peking University, Beijing, China has retained the 1st position in the QS Asia Ranking 2024, while, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) in Mumbai, Maharashtra grabbed the top spot in India with 40th position in the Asia Ranking.
Assessment:
Overall QS has featured 856 universities from 25 countries and territories
11 indicators used to compile the ranking list.
Top 5 in QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024
| Rank | University | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P eking University | China | 100 |
| 2 | The University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 97.9 |
| 3 | National University of Singapore (NUS) | Singapore | 97.2 |
| 4 | Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | Singapore | 96.1 |
| 4 | Tsinghua University | China | 96.1 |
Indian Institutes in Top 100:
| Overall Rank | University | City/State | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 67.2 |
| 46 | IIT Delhi (IITD) | New Delhi, Delhi | 64 |
| 53 | IIT Madras | Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) | 56.8 |
| 58 | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 54.8 |
| 59 | IIT Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) | Kharagpur, West Bengal | 54.5 |
| 63 | IIT Kanpur | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP) | 53.4 |
| 94 | University of Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi | 45.6 |
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Highlights:
i.The IITB secured the 149th position in the QS World University Ranking 2024.
ii.IIT Bombay secured the highest being 100 for the faculty staff with PhD as an indicator and the lowest (2.1) for Inbound Exchange as an indicator.
iii.Peking University, Beijing, secured the highest (100) for academic reputation as an indicator and the lowest (56.6) for Inbound Exchange as an indicator.
iv.China’s research impact makes it the most influential research hub in Asia.
v.Malaysia has an exceptional concentration of top-quality universities, with 22% of its institutions ranking among Asia’s top 100.
vi.Universities in Japan are among the most prestigious in the region, both for academics and employers.
vii.Kazakhstan ranks higher than any other Central Asian country, with 34 ranked universities
viii.A total of 148 institutions are featured in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 for the first time ever.
- Institute from Myanmar, Cambodia and Nepal featured in the rankings for the first time.
Recent Related News:
i.According to the Times Higher Education(THE) ‘Young University Rankings(YUR)-2023’ , Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala has emerged as top among Indian universities and secured 77 globally. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore tops the list in 2023.
ii.According to the Henley Passport Index 2023 (3rd quarter) released by Henley & Partners, a London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm, India ranked 80th by providing visa-free or visas on arrival access to 57 countries.
About Quacquarelli Symonds (QS):
Chief Executive Officer– Jessica Turner
Headquarters– London, United Kingdom (UK)
