Varanasi: The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, has significantly improved its global standing by climbing 56 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The institute now holds a rank of 510, a notable advancement from its previous rank of 566 in the 2026 edition.
National and Global Performance
At the national level, IIT (BHU) strengthened its position among Indian institutions, moving from 14th place in QS 2026 to 12th in QS 2027. The institute's overall score increased from 29.3 to 32.1, reflecting substantial progress across several key performance indicators.
Improvement in Key Indicators
The institute recorded notable gains in several important ranking metrics. The sustainability score rose from 48.3 to 58.4, while employer reputation jumped significantly from 19.4 to 28.7. Academic reputation also improved from 10.3 to 15.2. Additionally, the international research network score increased from 30.5 to 30.9, indicating continued expansion of global research collaborations.
Leadership Comments
IIT-BHU director Prof. Amit Patra expressed satisfaction over the institute's performance, stating that the achievement is a result of the collective efforts of the entire IIT-BHU fraternity, including faculty, students, staff, alumni, and the research community. Prof. Vikash Kumar Dubey, vice-chairman of the institute ranking committee, highlighted the importance of this achievement, noting that an improvement of 56 positions in a highly competitive global ranking framework is a strong indicator of the institute's sustained progress.
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