Times Higher Education (THE) has unveiled its World University Rankings by Subject for 2025, evaluating institutions across 11 categories, including Arts and Humanities, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, and more. The rankings assess universities based on parameters like research quality, teaching, industry collaboration, international outlook, and research environment.
IISc Bengaluru Shines in Global Rankings
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru stood out, making it to the top 100 globally in two categories:
- 96th in Computer Science
- 99th in Engineering
Arts and Humanities
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and University of Delhi (DU): 401-500 band
- Jadavpur University: Placed in the 600+ range
Computer Science
While IISc Bengaluru leads, other notable mentions include:
- Amity University Noida, Jamia Millia Islamia, Symbiosis International University, and UPES: Ranked in the 301-400 band
Business and Economics
- Institutions like Amity University Noida, KIIT University, University of Delhi, and UPES ranked in the 401-500 band.
Law and Education Studies
- University of Delhi is the sole Indian institution in the Law category, listed in the 301+ range.
- For Education Studies, DU ranks in the 501-600 band.
Engineering Rankings
- Besides IISc Bengaluru:
- Anna University: 251-300 band
- Lovely Professional University: 301-400 band
- Jamia Millia Islamia, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, and UPES: 401-500 band
Physical Sciences
- IISc Bengaluru and Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences: Ranked in the 201-250 band
Medical and Health Sciences
- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences leads among Indian universities, placed in the 251-300 band.
Life Sciences
- Institutions like Banaras Hindu University (BHU), IISc Bengaluru, and Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences feature in the 251-300 band.
Social Sciences
- Lovely Professional University: 251-300 band
- Symbiosis International University: 301-400 band
Psychology
- University of Delhi is the only Indian representative in this category, listed in the 401-500 band.
These rankings reinforce India’s growing presence in the global academic space, with IISc Bengaluru leading the charge. Institutions like the University of Delhi and Shoolini University also demonstrate strong performances in niche subjects, reflecting India’s advancements in research and education quality.
Stay tuned for more updates on Indian universities’ global achievements.
