IISc Bangalore drops 15 positions in QS Asia Rankings 2027

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore has experienced a notable decline in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, falling 15 places to rank 79th among Asian institutions. The slip represents a substantial movement for the institution, which is consistently regarded as one of India's leading centres for scientific research and higher education.

The QS Asia Rankings assess universities across the region on multiple metrics including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, international diversity, and research citations. The rankings serve as a barometer for institutional performance and competitiveness within Asia's higher education landscape.

IISc's repositioning in this year's rankings underscores the increasingly competitive nature of university rankings in the region, with multiple institutions strengthening their research output and global standing. The institute, founded in 1909, has maintained its position as a centre of excellence in science and technology education in India, though the latest assessment reflects shifts in comparative performance metrics.

The result comes amid broader discussions about the performance of Indian institutions in global and regional university rankings. Many top Indian universities continue to work on enhancing research productivity, international collaborations, and institutional infrastructure to improve their competitive positions.