Position of Indian Universities in BRICS nation by QS

According to the 2016 ranking annual report of world universities in BRICS countries, India’s highest ranked university, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore slips down by one place from last year’s ranking. Out of 10 universities, 6 of them have lost the positions. Whereas, India have gained a place in world universities ranking list and spread its claws by 17.6 % with the 250 universities in the nation. As per 2015 ranking list, India is having few universities in top 20.

The most extensively read annual publication of universities across the world is published by Quacquarelli Symonds or QS for BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. This year, the education analysts extended their survey up to 250 universities which in return showed an increment of the Indian Universities in the list.  

As per the QS list of World University Ranking, India is holding 8 positions among the list of top 50 universities, after China (86), Russia (55) and Brazil (54). Last year, 15.5 was the percentage of the Indian Universities among 200. But this year, the percentage rose to 17.6 among 250 universities. The extended survey report proves the increasing strength and success of India. The score of India is above 90 for 12 universities and capable to competing with countries like Russia, China and Brazil.  The above statement was given by the head of research at QS.

There are 21 Indian institutes who are awarded full marks for hiring PhD-qualified staff, as derived from the compiled data. The top 5 places are occupied by the institutions of China. This year, Delhi University (DU) climbed the ladder from 46th place to 41st place and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore dwelled in the 6th position. According to the latest QS University Rankings, the overall report gave a feedback of a sharp mount from 91st to 66th position.