UoH Ranked 246, IITH at 270 in QS Universities Rankings for Asian Region

On November 13, 2025, the QS University Rankings for Asia were released, revealing that the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has slipped to 246th place, down from 239th in 2025. In contrast, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has made notable progress, climbing from 320th to 270th place in the same rankings.

Overview of the Rankings

The QS rankings are compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education services and analytics company. These rankings assess universities based on various criteria, including academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, and research output.

University of Hyderabad’s Performance

The University of Hyderabad, with an overall score of 45, has demonstrated strengths in specific areas. Notably, it achieved a commendable citation per paper score of 29.8, indicating a strong impact of its research output. The Vice-Chancellor of UoH, B.J. Rao, expressed pride in the university’s recognition, emphasizing its commitment to excellence and the creation of a diverse academic community.

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad’s Progress

IITH’s overall score stands at 43.1. The institute has excelled in areas such as employer reputation and graduate outcomes, which are essential indicators of the strengths of publicly funded institutions. However, its overall ranking is hindered by lower scores in international faculty ratios, international student presence, and research networks.

Comparative Analysis of UoH and IITH

Both institutions have shown strengths and weaknesses in various metrics:

• Citations per Paper: UoH – 29.8, IITH – 27.2
• Papers per Faculty: UoH – 83.1, IITH – 98.6
• Staff with PhDs: UoH – 98.1, IITH – 97.1
• Academic Reputation Score: UoH – 55.7, IITH – 39.3
• Faculty-Student Ratio: UoH – 38.9, IITH – 34.1

Despite UoH’s higher scores in citations and academic reputation, both institutions face challenges due to low faculty-student ratios and limited international collaboration.

Challenges Facing Indian Universities

Despite Hyderabad’s emergence as a technology and innovation hub, its universities have struggled to leverage this advantage into global academic competitiveness. The QS rankings reveal that while Indian institutions are making strides, they still lag behind top global universities and emerging Asian institutions in critical areas such as research funding and international collaboration.

Other Indian Universities in the Rankings

In addition to UoH and IITH, several other institutions from India were also ranked in the QS University Rankings for Asia:

• Osmania University – 470th
• Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) – 578th
• National Institute of Technology Warangal – 779th
• Kakatiya University – 1,248th
• English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) – 1,423rd

These rankings highlight the varying levels of academic performance among Indian universities, with older institutions like IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, and IIT Madras consistently ranking higher than newer establishments like IITH.

Conclusion

The recent QS University Rankings for Asia reflect both the achievements and challenges faced by Indian universities. While UoH and IITH have made notable strides, there remains a significant gap in global competitiveness that needs to be addressed. As institutions continue to invest in research and international collaboration, the hope is that they will rise in future rankings and contribute more effectively to the global academic landscape.

Note: The information presented in this article is based on the QS University Rankings for Asia released on November 13, 2025.