The QS Asia World University Rankings 2024 places the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur at the fifth position among Indian institutions, securing the 59th position overall in the continent. Published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), the rankings include various Indian institutes like IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and the University of Delhi, encompassing a total of 148 Indian institutions.
IIT Kharagpur proudly achieves a position in the top 7% in the QS Asia University Rankings, attaining an impressive overall score of 54.5. Its notable performance in categories such as the international research network, papers per faculty, employer and academic reputation, and staff members holding PhDs contributes significantly to its ranking.
Director VK Tewari underscores IIT Kharagpur’s dedication to elevating global standards through advancements in manufacturing systems, transportation, safety engineering, analytics, healthcare, agriculture, and smart infrastructure, aligning with the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Meanwhile, IIT Bombay maintains its leading position in India, and China retains its top spot in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024. The rankings consider ten indicators, including academic and employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, international relations network, citations per paper, and staff qualifications, reflecting the diverse aspects of educational excellence.