IIM Ahmedabad Shines in Global Business Rankings
The latest QS World University Rankings by Subject has showcased the Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Calcutta, securing positions among the top 50 globally for business and management studies. Specifically, IIM Ahmedabad has with a remarkable placement within the top 25 institutions worldwide, while IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta have earned recognition among the top 50.
- Jawaharlal Nehru University ranks 20th globally for development studies, while the Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in Chennai holds the 24th position for dentistry studies.
- Indian institutions have seen a significant increase in representation in the top 500 list, with 69 entries compared to 355 last year.
- India secures the second position in Asia in terms of the number of universities featured, following China.
- Notable placements include Chandigarh University in the 51-100 range for hospitality and leisure management and OP Jindal University in Sonepat ranked 72nd in law.
- IIM Ahmedabad debuts in business and management studies at the 22nd spot globally, with IIM Bangalore leading in accounting and finance subjects.
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati secures a global ranking of 51-70 in data science and petroleum engineering, with other IITs like Delhi, Bombay, and Madras also earning notable positions.
- The Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in Chennai excels in dentistry studies, while the University of Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras emerge as the most represented Indian universities.
- Indian universities shine in computer science, chemistry, biological sciences, business studies, and physics, enhancing the country’s academic standing.
Global Recognition and Future Outlook
Jessica Turner, CEO of QS, noted that India faces ongoing challenges in providing high-quality tertiary education amid rising demand, as highlighted in the National Education Policy 2020.
Despite these hurdles, India’s universities are making significant strides in global academia, with QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter acknowledging the country’s growing international prominence.
The QS ranking methodology—which considers academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations per paper, and the H-index—reflects India’s growing research output and collaborations. While challenges remain in achieving citations in top global journals, India’s progress in research visibility continues to impress.
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