India has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking, with institutions like the , , and securing top positions among leading global universities.

The has once again retained its spot as India’s top-ranked university in the THE World University Rankings 2025.

Remarkably, India has become the most represented country in these rankings, with a record 65 universities making the list.

This reflects India’s growing strength in interdisciplinary research, which bridges fields like AI, biotechnology, sustainable energy, and quantum computing.

continues to shine, maintaining its reputation for cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary breakthroughs.

and have also climbed the rankings, showcasing their global competitiveness in science and technology.

Overall, Indian universities made a strong mark in the Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025.

However, the IISc has slipped out of the global top 250, now ranking in the 251-300 band, a step down from last year’s 201-250 position. IISc’s overall score this year fell to 53.7–55.7, compared to 55.9–58.6 in 2024.

Several other Indian universities, including and , saw significant improvements, entering the 401-500 band. 

India has dominated the 2025 rankings with 65 universities listed.

Meanwhile, and emerged as major gainers. maintained its position in the 601-800 band.

The THE World University Rankings assess research-intensive institutions based on five key factors:
✔ Teaching (learning environment)
✔ Research environment (volume, funding, and reputation)
✔ Research quality (citations and influence)
✔ International outlook (global collaboration)
✔ Industry income (knowledge transfer and impact)

With 18 performance indicators, these rankings help gauge how universities stack up globally in areas like research output, faculty-to-student ratios, and international collaborations.

While IISc experienced a slight setback, other Indian institutions made impressive gains:

Not all Indian universities saw improvements: Jamia Millia Islamia dropped in rankings, settling in the 501-600 band, sharing space with IIT Indore and UPES Dehradun, which were among the year’s biggest gainers.

Banaras Hindu University, Bharathiar University, and IIT Guwahati were missing from the top 10 list in 2025, after ranking in the 601-800 band last year.

India’s overall presence in global rankings is strengthening, with more universities climbing up the ranks. 

With India’s strong performance, its universities are proving to be global players in scientific innovation and interdisciplinary research, reinforcing the country's rising influence in academia.

As research, funding, and international collaborations increase, Indian institutions are gaining ground on the world stage — showing a promising trajectory for the country’s higher education sector.

Here’s the Top 10 Indian universities as per THE World University Rankings 2025