Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed a record surge in the number of Indian universities featured in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, describing it as a testament to India’s decade-long transformation in higher education, research, and innovation.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “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 sector by enabling more educational institutions across India.”

According to data released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, India’s representation in the rankings has grown by 1,125 per cent – from 24 insti

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