IIT (ISM) Dhanbad climbs 51 places in QS Asia University Rankings 2027, secures 373rd rank*
Dhanbad: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has registered a significant improvement in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027, climbing 51 places to secure the 373rd position in Asia, compared to its 424th rank in the previous edition. The institute has also secured the 12th rank among the IITs and ranked 86th among all institutions in country.
The latest achievement reflects the institute’s sustained efforts towards strengthening its academic ecosystem, research capabilities, international collaborations and institutional visibility. The QS Asia University Rankings 2027 feature 325 institutions from India, underlining the growing presence of Indian higher education institutions in the regional academic landscape.
Expressing happiness over the improved ranking, Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, said, “The improvement of 51 places in the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 is a matter of great pride for the entire IIT (ISM) community. Moving from 424th to 373rd position in Asia reflects our continued commitment to academic excellence, quality research, innovation and international engagement. This achievement is the outcome of the collective efforts of our faculty members, students, officers, staff, alumni and other stakeholders. We will continue to work towards strengthening our academic and research ecosystem and enhancing the institute’s global standing.”
The institute’s improved performance in the QS Asia University Rankings comes close on the heels of another significant milestone in its global academic journey. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, released in June 2026, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad entered the global rankings for the first time in its 100-year history, securing a position in the 701–710 global rank band. It was placed 21st among 52 Indian institutions and 11th among the 13 IITs featured in the rankings.
The institute also recorded encouraging performance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, securing the first position in India and 21st position globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering. It was placed in the 151–175 global band in Petroleum Engineering, while Mechanical Engineering made its debut in the rankings in the 501–575 band.
These achievements underline IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s growing academic and research profile as it enters its second century, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in education, cutting-edge research, innovation and its contribution to national development.
