THE World University Rankings 2027: IISc Leads Indian Institutions

| Updated On - Sep 30, 2026

Times Higher Education released the World University Rankings 2027. IISc Bengaluru leads Indian institutions in the list. Oxford tops the global list for the 11th consecutive year. India features across 2297 ranked institutions worldwide.

THE World University Rankings 2027: IISc Leads Indian Institutions

Times Higher Education (THE) has released the World University Rankings 2027, with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru emerging as the highest-ranked Indian institution. IISc Bengaluru has secured the 254th position globally with an overall score of 57.0.

Several Indian universities, including Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Shoolini University, Jamia Millia Islamia, KIIT University, Lovely Professional University, Banaras Hindu University, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, IIT Indore, IIT Patna, JNU, Delhi University and University of Hyderabad, have also secured places across different global ranking bands.

The 2027 edition includes 2,297 universities from 118 countries and territories, compared with 2,191 institutions in the previous edition. India continues to remain one of the most represented countries in the THE World University Rankings. Globally, the University of Oxford has retained the first position for the 11th consecutive year.

Direct Link: THE World University Rankings 2027 Out

THE World University Rankings 2027 for Indian Universities

Global Rank	University Name	Overall Score
254	Indian Institute of Science	57.0
326–350	Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	52.3–53.3
451–500	Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences	47.4–48.7
501–550	Jamia Millia Islamia	46.0–47.3
501–550	KIIT University	46.0–47.3
501–550	Lovely Professional University	46.0–47.3
551–600	Amity University, Noida	44.5–45.9
551–600	Banaras Hindu University	44.5–45.9
551–600	Graphic Era University	44.5–45.9
551–600	Manipal Academy of Higher Education	44.5–45.9
601–650	Symbiosis International University	43.4–44.4
601–650	UPES	43.4–44.4
651–700	Aligarh Muslim University	42.4–43.3
651–700	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham	42.4–43.3
651–700	Indian Institute of Technology Indore	42.4–43.3
651–700	Sharda University	42.4–43.3
701–800	Central University of Himachal Pradesh	40.2–42.3
701–800	Central University of Punjab	40.2–42.3
701–800	Chitkara University	40.2–42.3
701–800	Indian Institute of Technology Patna	40.2–42.3
701–800	International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad	40.2–42.3
701–800	Jawaharlal Nehru University	40.2–42.3
701–800	JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research	40.2–42.3
701–800	Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University	40.2–42.3
701–800	Panjab University	40.2–42.3
701–800	Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	40.2–42.3
701–800	University of Delhi	40.2–42.3
801–1000	Bharathiar University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Indian Institute of Technology Mandi	36.4–40.1
801–1000	KLEF Deemed to be University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Malaviya National Institute of Technology	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Mizoram University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	National Institute of Technology Rourkela	36.4–40.1
801–1000	National Institute of Technology Silchar	36.4–40.1
801–1000	O.P. Jindal Global University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	SR University	36.4–40.1
801–1000	University of Hyderabad	36.4–40.1
801–1000	Veltech University	36.4–40.1
1001–1200	Adani Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed to be University)	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Alagappa University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Anna University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Central University of Haryana	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Cochin University of Science and Technology	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Delhi Technological University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Dr D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Galgotias University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	GLA University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Jabalpur (IIITDM)	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Indian Institute of Technology Ropar	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Jamia Hamdard University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Mahatma Gandhi University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	NITTE (Deemed to be University)	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Savitribai Phule Pune University	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Siksha 'O' Anusandhan	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	SRM Institute of Science and Technology	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	SRM University-AP	33.3–36.3
1001–1200	Uttaranchal University	33.3–36.3
1201–1400	Amity University, Gurugram	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Amity University – Kolkata	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Banasthali University	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Bharathidasan University	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Birla Institute of Technology	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Central University of Jammu	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Christ University	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	DIT University	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science	30.5–33.2
1201–1400	Jadavpur University	30.5–33.2
2001+	Thiagarajar College of Engineering	12.2–20.3
2001+	University of Engineering and Management Kolkata	12.2–20.3
2001+	Vinayaka Mission's Research Foundation	12.2–20.3

IISc Bengaluru leads the Indian institutions in THE World University Rankings 2027 with a global rank of 254. It is followed by Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in the 326–350 band and Shoolini University in the 451–500 band.

The 501–550 global band includes Jamia Millia Islamia, KIIT University and Lovely Professional University, while Amity University Noida, Banaras Hindu University, Graphic Era University and Manipal Academy of Higher Education have been placed in the 551–600 band.

Several major public and private institutions have also entered the 701–800 and 801–1000 global bands, including IIT Patna, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Delhi, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Mandi, NIT Rourkela and University of Hyderabad.

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How Are the Rankings Calculated?

THE evaluates universities using 18 performance indicators grouped under five major pillars. These indicators assess an institution's performance in teaching, research, citations, internationalisation and industry engagement.

Pillar	Weightage
Teaching (learning environment)	29.5%
Research environment	29%
Research quality	30%
Industry (income and patents)	4%
International outlook	7.5%

Research quality carries the highest individual weightage at 30%. Teaching accounts for 29.5%, while the research environment contributes another 29%. Together, these three areas account for the majority of the overall ranking score.

The international outlook pillar contributes 7.5%, while industry income and patents contribute 4%.

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Why the 2027 Rankings Matter for Indian Students

The THE World University Rankings 2027 provide Indian students with a global benchmark for comparing universities on parameters such as teaching quality, research performance, international outlook and industry engagement.

For students considering higher education in India, the rankings can help compare IITs, central universities, private universities, deemed universities and other institutions on an international scale. Students planning to pursue higher education abroad can also use the rankings to compare Indian institutions with universities in other countries.

The rankings can also provide useful context for students interested in research opportunities, international collaborations, exchange programmes and postgraduate studies. However, rankings should be considered alongside factors such as course quality, faculty, placements, fees, location, accreditation and individual career goals before selecting a university.

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How to Check the THE World University Rankings 2027?

Students looking for the rankings of Indian universities and institutes can check the complete list through the official Times Higher Education portal.
Visit the official portal at timeshighereducation.com.
Open the World University Rankings 2027 page.
Use the country or region filter and select India.
Check the global rank, overall score and performance indicators of Indian institutions.
Click on an institution name to view its detailed ranking profile.

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Why This Edition Stands Out

India has strengthened its presence in the THE World University Rankings 2027, with IISc Bengaluru emerging as the country’s highest-ranked institution at 254 globally. Several Indian universities also feature across the top global ranking bands, highlighting the country’s growing presence in international higher education.

Action Plan for Students

Visit the official THE rankings portal at timeshighereducation.com.
Filter the table by India to view all ranked institutions.
Compare each institution across the five score pillars.
Shortlist universities that match your target subject area.
Check the subject rankings once THE releases them later this cycle.

Keep an Eye On

THE will release subject-wise rankings for 2027 in the coming months. Watch the official portal for the Asia University Rankings and the Young University Rankings updates.

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