QS Subject Rankings 2026: India gets a record 27 entries in the global top 50
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released on 25 March 2026, gave India a record 27 entries in the global top 50, up from 12 in both 2024 and 2025.
Summary
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released on 25 March 2026, assessed over 21,000 programmes at more than 1,900 universities across 55 subjects. India recorded its best-ever showing with 27 entries in the top 50, up from 12 in both 2024 and 2025. In all, 99 Indian institutions featured with 599 subject entries, 44% of which improved year-on-year. IIT Delhi led with six top-50 entries. India's highest-ranked subject was Mineral & Mining Engineering at ISM Dhanbad, ranked 21st, and IIM Ahmedabad was 21st in both Business & Management Studies and Marketing.
Key facts
- Released
- 25 March 2026
- India top-50 entries
- 27 (12 in 2024 and 2025)
- Indian participation
- 99 institutions, 599 subject entries; 44% improved
- Leading institution
- IIT Delhi â six top-50 entries
- Best subject rank
- ISM Dhanbad, Mineral & Mining Engineering â 21st
- Management
- IIM Ahmedabad 21st in Business & Management and Marketing
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many entries did India record in the global top 50 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026?
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Correct answer: C â 27
India recorded a record 27 top-50 entries in 2026, more than double the 12 in both 2024 and 2025.
In the QS Subject Rankings 2026, India's highest-ranked subject (21st globally) was Mineral & Mining Engineering at:
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Correct answer: A â ISM Dhanbad
ISM Dhanbad's Mineral & Mining Engineering was ranked 21st â India's highest-ranked subject. IIM Ahmedabad was also 21st in Business & Management Studies and Marketing.
Consider the following about India in the QS Subject Rankings 2026: 1. 99 Indian institutions featured, with 599 subject entries. 2. IIT Delhi was the leading Indian institution with six top-50 entries. 3. The rankings covered 55 subjects. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D â 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per the Ministry of Education release on the rankings released on 25 March 2026.