IISc Bengaluru Named India’s Best University in THE World University Rankings 2027
IISc Bengaluru ranks as India's top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, securing 254th place globally.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has emerged as the top-ranked Indian university in Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. IISc secured the 254th position globally.
India's Biggest Presence Yet, with IISc Standing Out
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 include 2,297 universities from 118 countries across the world. India has made its biggest appearance ever, with 143 universities on the list. This shows that the world is noticing Indian higher education, not just for one top university but for overall growth. This year, IISc is the only Indian university in the world's top 300. Its overall score is 57.0.
IISc's Scorecard Explained
Times Higher Education evaluated universities on five criteria, such as teaching, research environment, research quality, industry, and international outlook.
IISc's scores in each area:
- Teaching: 62.1
- Research environment: 58.6
- Research quality: 51.5
- Industry: 98.0International outlook: 31.1
The iconic Main Building of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, which has emerged as India's top-ranked university in the THE World University Rankings 2027. (Credit: Google)
Other Indian Universities on the List
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences: 326-350 (next after IISc)
- Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences: 451 - 500
- Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI): 501 - 550
- KIIT University: 501 - 550
- Lovely Professional University: 501–550
- IIT Indore: 651–700
- IIT Patna: 701–800
- IIT Gandhinagar: 801–1000
- IIT Mandi: 801–1000
- IIITDM Jabalpur: 1001–1200
- IISER Pune: 1001–1200
- IIT Ropar: 1001–1200
Oxford Still No. 1, But Asia is Catching Up
The University of Oxford ranked number 1 once again, followed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at number two. Princeton University and Stanford University share the third spot.
Tsinghua University is 11th in the world, and the National University of Singapore is in the top 15.
The University of Oxford retains the No. 1 position in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. (Credit: Image: Google; ranking data: Times Higher Education)
What This Ranking Means for Indian Higher Education
India now has more universities on the list than any other country in Asia, with 143 institutions featured. This marks a significant gain in global visibility, even though only one Indian university, IISc Bengaluru, is in the world's top 300 for now.
The growing number of Indian universities on the list suggests that Indian higher education is steadily building its presence globally.