IISc tops global university rankings in India, followed by IIT Madras: Find out who made the top 10

US News has released the 2025–2026 Best Global Universities rankings, featuring 118 Indian institutions. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) leads in India, followed by IIT Madras and TIFR. The rankings evaluate universities across 105 countries using 13 research-focused indicators. India's strong performance highlights its growing academic influence, with several IITs and private universities like Shoolini and VIT making the top 10. The rankings reflect global competitiveness and rising research standards in Indian higher education.

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