Best Programs in India
Across India, 166 universities offer 0 programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
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How these courses are ranked
9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #118 (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay) to #580 (Jawaharlal Nehru University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Banaras Hindu University has the largest research record in this group, with 3,956,306 citations and an h-index of 411. 112 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best university in India?
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (QS World #118), Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (QS World #180) and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (QS World #222) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.
How long does a course take in India?
Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.
When do courses start in India?
Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.
Which university has the most courses in India?
Goa University, with 68, ahead of Vellore Institute of Technology (64).
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