Varanasi: IIT-BHU has improved its position by 18 places to secure 219th rank in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, up from 237th last year, reflecting progress in academic performance, research output and global recognition.
In the QS 2026 Southern Asia Rankings, the institute secured the 38th position, improving 11 places from its previous rank of 49. This year’s QS Asia Rankings featured 1,722 institutions from across Asia, including 325 academic institutions from India. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
Highlighting the key performance indicators, Prof Vikash Kumar Dubey, vice-chairman of the Institute Rankings Committee, said the institute had recorded consistent growth across several core areas. IIT-BHU director and Institute Rankings Committee chairman Prof Amit Patra said, “Despite a significant increase in participation from institutions across Asia and India, IIT-BHU has strengthened its standing. Despite increased competition, IIT-BHU continued its upward trajectory and improved its overall standing. We remain dedicated to fostering an ecosystem of innovation, high-impact research and global industry collaboration, while contributing meaningfully to the vision of a Viksit Bharat.” . Download the TOI App.