Indian Institute of Science Ranks 32nd in THE Asia University Rankings 2024

Indian universities recognition comes amidst the continued boycott of THE Rankings by prominent Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur.

The Times Higher Education (THE) has unveiled the Asia University Rankings 2024 showcasing the stellar performance of institutions across the continent. Notably, the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru has secured an impressive 32nd position, standing as a beacon of academic excellence for India on the international stage.

IISc's remarkable achievement marks its sole representation from India within the top 100 universities in Asia, boasting an overall score of 66.1. This recognition comes amidst the continued boycott of THE Rankings by prominent Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), including IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee, and IIT Kanpur.

Despite the absence of these IITs, India asserts its presence with a total of 18 universities among the top 200 in Asia. Among these institutions are:

Rank	University
32	Indian Institute of Science
119	Anna University
134	Mahatma Gandhi University
148	Jamia Millia Islamia
150	Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
152	Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
158	Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
160	Bharathiar University
162	International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
163	Indian Institute of Technology Patna
178	National Institute of Technology Silchar
185	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
188	Institute of Chemical Technology
189	Jawaharlal Nehru University
189	National Institute of Technology Rourkela
193	Aligarh Muslim University
196	KIIT University
199	Banaras Hindu University

The Asia University Rankings 2024 evaluate universities based on 18 performance indicators, recalibrated to reflect the unique attributes of Asian institutions. The assessment encompasses core missions such as teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook, ensuring comprehensive comparisons.

This year's rankings reaffirm the dominance of Chinese universities, with Tsinghua University and Peking University retaining the top two positions for the fifth consecutive year. Mainland China leads the top 100 with 33 universities, followed by South Korea with 16.

Japan maintains its status as the most-represented nation with 119 universities, while India climbs the ranks with 91 institutions featured. Notably, India surpasses China as the second most-represented country in the rankings, driven by an increase from 75 to 91 universities since last year.

The methodology employed by THE in assessing Asia's universities mirrors that of the global rankings, focusing on research-intensive institutions across their core missions. However, specific weightings are recalibrated to align with the priorities of Asian academic establishments. As the Indian Institute of Science shines on the international stage, it exemplifies India's commitment to excellence in higher education and research, fostering a culture of innovation and advancement in the academic landscape.