IIT Hyderabad climbs 19 places in QS World University Rankings Asia 2027, secures 251st place

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) has secured the 251st position in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, climbing 19 places from its previous rank of 270.

As per the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, IIT Hyderabad displayed strong performance in research productivity and faculty qualifications.

The engineering institute has also improved its standing among academics and employers, the official statement read.

BS Murty, director of IIT Hyderabad, said: “This improvement reflects the sustained work of our faculty, students, researchers and staff. At IITH, we are building an environment where strong fundamentals in education and research connect with technology, deep-tech innovation and real-world problem-solving. We will continue to encourage our students and faculty to pursue ambitious ideas and translate them into meaningful contributions.”

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'IIT Hyderabad emphasises on tech-led education'

“The share of institutions surpassed by IITH increased from 82.5% to 85.5% in the latest edition. The rankings offer one measure of the work underway at IITH to strengthen its research and teaching ecosystem,” the notification said.

The report further stated that IIT Hyderabad has been placing emphasis on technology-led education, deep-tech research and innovation, while encouraging faculty and students to develop ideas into intellectual property and practical solutions.

“Its broader research activity spans emerging technologies and interdisciplinary areas, with innovation supported across the campus community,” it added.

The QS Asia University Rankings assess institutions through indicators including academic and employer reputation, research productivity and impact, faculty resources and international engagement.

IITH’s 2027 results show gains in research productivity, faculty qualifications and reputation, contributing to its improved overall position.
The rankings are published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), which evaluates leading higher education institutions across Asia based on indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research output, international collaboration, and staff qualifications.