<h1>India ranks 4th globally with 54 universities in QS World Rankings 2026, up 390% from 2015</h1> India achieved 4th position globally for highest university representation in QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 universities ranked compared to 11 in 2015, marking a 390% increase. The institution from Delhi secured 123rd rank, leading Indian universities, while the institution from Bombay dropped to 129th position. Three Indian universities ranked in top 200 globally. A private university from Chandigarh achieved 575th world rank and 16th position among Indian institutions. The growth reflects India's emergence as a major higher education hub, with increased research output, patent filings, and international student enrollment over the past decade.