Indian Universities Mark Presence in Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings 2026 with Select Institutions in Key Categories

New Delhi: Indian higher education institutions have been recognised in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026, a global exercise that assesses performance across a range of academic disciplines. The latest list evaluates universities on research quality, teaching environment, international outlook and subject strength in areas including Business and Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Life Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Medical and Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education and Law.

In the 2026 subject rankings, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru emerged as the sole Indian institution to place within the global top 100 in Computer Science, securing the 96th position. This marks a notable achievement for the institute on the global stage.

Other Indian public universities featured prominently in various subject bands. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and University of Delhi (DU) earned positions in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences. JNU appeared in the 501-600 band for Arts and Humanities, while DU was ranked within the 301-400 bracket for Law. Jamia Millia Islamia and Jadavpur University were recognised in categories spanning Engineering, Physical Sciences and Social Sciences, reflecting a broad academic footprint.

Private institutions also made noteworthy appearances in the subject rankings. Amity University, Noida featured in the 251-300 band for Computer Science, while Lovely Professional University (LPU), OP Jindal Global University, Christ University and Chitkara University were listed across subjects including Business and Economics, Law, Education, Psychology and Social Sciences.

THE’s subject-wise rankings continue to be dominated by universities from the United States and the United Kingdom, underscoring the persistent global strength of these systems in research and teaching. The presence of Indian institutions across multiple subject areas reflects incremental progress in global academic visibility, even as competition intensifies.