IIT Hyderabad breaks into Top 400 in QS World University Rankings 2026

IIT Hyderabad has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 395th rank in the QS World University Rankings 2026, a sharp rise from its 501–550 band position last year.

Sangareddy: The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has bagged the rank of 395 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, marking a sharp improvement from the 501–550 band in 2025.

The jump of over 100 places within a year highlights the rapid rise of IITH as a globally recognised hub for engineering research, innovation, and interdisciplinary technology development, the institute said in a press release on Wednesday.

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The latest rankings also reflect the institute’s strong academic and research ecosystem, with six engineering disciplines placed in the global top 300.

These include mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, and chemical engineering, each ranked in the 251–300 band globally, marking a significant improvement from last year when these disciplines were largely in the 501–550 range or below.

In addition, computer science and information systems and physics and astronomy have improved sharply to the 351–400 band, compared to their earlier positions in the 701–750 and 501–550 ranges respectively, while materials science has advanced to the 301–350 band from 401–550 last year.

Overall, nine subjects from IITH have featured in the global rankings, reflecting a steady expansion from previous years and signalling the institute’s growing global research footprint.

The rankings are based on key indicators such as academic reputation, employer perception, research citations, h-index, and international collaborations, highlighting both academic excellence and real-world impact.