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IISc Bengaluru Ranked 254th in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027

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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru ranked 254th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, remaining the top Indian institution but falling from the 201-250 band in previous years. No Indian university made the global top 250.

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On September 30, 2026, the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 were released, placing the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, at the 254th position globally. This represents a dip from IISc's previous standing in the 201–250 band during 2024 and 2025.

What Are THE World University Rankings?

THE Rankings assess universities worldwide based on indicators including teaching quality, research environment, research output, industry income, and international outlook. The 2027 edition is the largest so far, featuring 2,297 universities across 118 countries and territories.

IISc Bengaluru’s Ranking Details

IISc Bengaluru secured an overall score of 57.0 in 2027. Its strongest category was the research environment, scoring 98.0, while it scored 62.1 in teaching and 58.6 in research quality. Despite the fall from the wider 201–250 band to a specific 254th rank, IISc remains the highest-ranked Indian institute in the ranking.

Comparison with Previous Years

  • IISc ranked within the 201–250 band in 2024 and 2025.
  • In 2027, IISc is ranked 254th exactly, sharing the position with Northeastern University (USA).
  • No Indian university entered the global top 250 in 2027.

India’s Overall Presence in THE Rankings

India has increased its representation to 143 institutions in 2027 from 128 in 2026, making it the most represented country in Asia for the second consecutive year. However, no Indian university broke into the top 200 positions globally.

Other Indian Universities in THE 2027

InstitutionGlobal Rank 2027Global Rank 2026
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru254201–250
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences326–350351–400
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences451–500401–500
Jamia Millia Islamia501–550401–500
KIIT University501–550601–800

Why This Matters for Competitive Exam Learners

Understanding global university rankings like THE is relevant for aspirants preparing for exams where educational policies, India’s higher education status, or scientific research capabilities may be questioned. Key details such as IISc’s status as India’s oldest and highest-ranked research university established in 1909, and India’s growing but still developing position in global education, are important factual knowledge.

In summary, the 2027 rankings reflect both progress in Indian higher education’s global footprint and the continuing challenge of improving quality and visibility to reach the world’s top tiers.

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