IIT Bombay Makes Impressive Jump in QS World University Rankings 2023

In an impressive feat, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has secured a place among the top 150 institutions for engineering in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. These rankings, which consider parameters like research publications, academic reputation, employer reputation, and H-Index, hold significant importance in the academic community.

IIT Bombay achieves a significant milestone by securing a place among the top 150 institutions for engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.

IIT Bombay's Significant Progress

IIT Bombay has been ranked 1st in India and has made a remarkable leap from its previous position of 177th to secure the 149th rank in the QS World University Rankings. This marks the first time that IIT Bombay has entered the top 150, demonstrating a substantial improvement by climbing 23 places compared to the previous year.

Evaluation Criteria

The QS World University Rankings assess institutions based on various parameters. IIT Bombay's employer reputation played a vital role in its strong performance, achieving a global rank of 69. The institution also excelled in citation per faculty (73.1), academic reputation (55.5), employment outcome (47.4), sustainability (54.9), faculty-student ratio (18.9), international faculty (4.7), international research network (8.5), and international students (1.4). These scores, out of a maximum of 100 points, contributed to IIT Bombay's overall success.

Rising Presence of Indian Universities

This year's QS World University Rankings highlighted the increasing prominence of Indian universities. A total of 45 Indian institutions secured rankings, signifying an impressive 297% increase over the past nine years. The Chief of QS commended the consistent progress made by Indian universities, with a special mention of the prestigious IITs and IIS.

Acknowledgments and Future Outlook

The QS Chief expressed delight in launching the 20th edition of the QS World University Rankings and extended congratulations to Indian universities for their improved performance. With the assessment of 2,900 institutions this year, the presence of 45 Indian universities in the rankings is a significant achievement. The Chief acknowledged the IITs and IIS as the leading Indian institutions, particularly praising IIT Bombay for its top-ranking position.

IIT Bombay's remarkable rise to the top 150 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 is a testament to the institution's commitment to excellence in engineering education and research. The increased representation of Indian universities in the rankings reflects the continuous growth and enhancement of the country's higher education sector. These achievements further solidify India's position as a global hub for quality education and research in engineering and technology.