Dhanbad: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has climbed 51 places in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 to rank 373rd in Asia, up from 424th last year. The institute is 12th among IITs and 86th among higher education institutions in India.The rise reflects sustained efforts to strengthen academics, research capabilities, international collaborations and global visibility. A total of 325 Indian institutions feature in the rankings, highlighting India’s growing presence in Asian higher education.IIT (ISM) director Sukumar Mishra said, “The 51-place improvement was a matter of pride for the institute,” crediting the collective efforts of faculty members, students, officers, staff, alumni and other stakeholders. He said the institute would continue to focus on academic excellence, quality research, innovation and international engagement to enhance its global standing.The achievement follows IIT (ISM)’s entry into the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026, for the first time in its 100-year history, in the 701–710 band. It ranked 21st among 52 Indian institutions and 11th among 13 IITs.In QS Subject Rankings 2026, it was India’s No. 1 and 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering; Petroleum Engineering ranked 151–175, and Mechanical Engineering debuted at 501–575.
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