Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the steady rise of Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings, calling it a reflection of India’s growing emphasis on quality education, research, and innovation.

The QS Asia University Rankings 2026, released on Tuesday, placed five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) — Delhi, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, and Kharagpur — along with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, and Delhi University among the top 100 institutions in Asia.

“Glad to see a record increase in the number of Indian universities in the QS Asia University Rankings over the last decade. Our Government is committed to ensuring quality education for our youth, with a focus on research and innovation. We are also building institutional capacities in this s

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