List of IITs featured in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026

The list of IITs featured in the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026 has been published on the official website. IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are in the top two positions from India, which are ranked at 205, and 235 positions, respectively.

List of IITs featured in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026 : The QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026 highlight the institutions that are making outstanding contributions to social and environmental progress worldwide. In total, nearly 2,000 universities were assessed for the 2026 edition, reflecting a growing global commitment to sustainability in higher education. Among Indian institutions, IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Kharagpur secured the top three national spots, positioned at 205, 235, and 236 respectively in the global list. However, compared to last year, rankings show a downward shift for seven leading Indian institutes, indicating increased competition and evolving global standards.

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List of IITs featured in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026

Candidates can find out the list of top Indian Institutes as per the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026, as mentioned in the following table:

Name of the Institution	QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026	Overall Score
IIT Delhi	205	83.1
IIT Bombay	235	81.4
IIT Kharagpur	236	81.3
University of Delhi	241	80.9
IIT Madras	305	77.3
IIT Kanpur	310	77
IIT Roorkee	352	74.9

The QS World University Ranking is an annual global ranking system that evaluates universities based on key performance indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, research impact, and international diversity. It helps students and institutions compare universities worldwide and understand their overall standing in higher education.

This year, Lund University has claimed the title of the most sustainable university globally, achieving strong performances across all three evaluation metrics: environmental impact, social impact, and governance. Close behind are the University of Toronto in second place and UCL in third.

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