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IISc Dominates World University Rankings, Secures Top Spot in India
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:36
IISc Dominates World University Rankings, Secures Top Spot in India
- •The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ranks first in India and 254th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.
- •The latest Times Higher University Rankings include 2,297 universities from 118 countries and regions, making it the largest edition to date.
- •IISc scored 98.0 in 'Research Environment', 62.1 in 'Teaching', and 58.6 in 'Research Quality' in the 2027 rankings.
- •Savitha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences follows IISc on the Indian list, placed in the 326–350 band.
- •Globally, the University of Oxford secured the top position for the 11th consecutive year, followed by MIT.
Key Questions Answered
In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ranks first in India and secures the 254th position globally with an overall score of 57.0 points.
The University of Oxford has secured the top global position for the 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027.
India has 143 universities in the 2027 rankings. Following IISc on the Indian list is the Savitha (Saveetha) Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in the 326–350 band, alongside other institutions like Shoolini University, Jamia Millia Islamia, KIIT, and Lovely Professional University.
