IIT (ISM) Dhanbad climbs 51 places to rank 373rd in QS Asia Rankings 2027
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Dhanbad, November 4: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has climbed 51 places to secure the 373rd position in the QS…
THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Dhanbad, November 4: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has climbed 51 places to secure the 373rd position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, improving from its previous rank of 424th. The institute has also secured the 12th position among the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and ranked 86th among all Indian institutions.
IIT (ISM) strengthens academic and research profile
The improved ranking reflects the institute’s sustained efforts to strengthen its academic ecosystem, research capabilities, international collaborations and institutional visibility.
The QS Asia University Rankings 2027 feature 325 institutions from India, highlighting the growing presence of Indian higher education institutions in the regional academic landscape.
Expressing his happiness over the improved ranking, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Director Prof. Sukumar Mishra said, “The improvement of 51 places in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 is a matter of great pride for the entire IIT (ISM) community. Moving from 424th to 373rd position in Asia reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence, quality research, innovation and international engagement. This achievement is the outcome of the collective efforts of our faculty members, students, officers, staff, alumni and other stakeholders. We will continue to work towards strengthening our academic and research ecosystem and enhancing the institute’s global standing.”
IIT (ISM) makes global rankings debut
The improvement in the QS Asia University Rankings comes close on the heels of another significant milestone in the institute’s global academic journey.
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad entered the global rankings for the first time in its 100-year history, securing a place in the 701–710 global rank band.
It was ranked 21st among 52 Indian institutions and 11th among the 13 IITs featured in the rankings.
Institute excels in Mineral and Mining Engineering
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad also recorded encouraging results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, securing the first position in India and 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering.
The institute was placed in the 151–175 global rank band in Petroleum Engineering, while Mechanical Engineering made its debut in the rankings in the 501–575 band.
These achievements highlight IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s growing academic and research profile as it enters its second century, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in education, cutting-edge research, innovation and national development.
