IIT Delhi features as Top Indian Institute in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026

IIT Delhi shines bright as India's top institute in the QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026, bagging the 205th spot globally with an impressive score of 83.1.

IIT Delhi features as Top Indian Institute in QS World Sustainability Rankings 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has emerged as the top Indian institute in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Sustainability Rankings 2026, securing the 205th position globally with an overall score of 83.1. This achievement showcases IIT Delhi's commitment to sustainability and its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. Following closely are IIT Bombay at 235th rank, IIT Kharagpur at 236th rank, IIT Madras at 305th rank, and IIT Kanpur at 310th rank.

A total of 15 IITs feature in the 2026 list, with several recording substantial progress. The ranking evaluates institutions on multiple impacts, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, assessing their commitment to sustainability. Notably, India's higher education system has made significant strides, with 103 universities included, placing it among only four higher education systems worldwide with more than 100 institutions featured in the list.

IIT Delhi QS Sustainability World University Rankings 2026

Here's a breakdown of IIT Delhi's scores in environmental and social impact categories.

Environmental Impact

Category	Score
Overall Score	84.8
Environmental Sustainability	73
Environmental Education	90.9
Environmental Research	88.8

Social Impact

Category	Score
Overall Score	79.7
Equality	68.3
Knowledge Exchange	90.4
Impact of Education	57.4
Employability & Opportunities	97
Health and Wellbeing	78.6
Good Governance	83

IIT Delhi's strong performance is attributed to its excellence in environmental education and research, as well as its commitment to knowledge exchange and employability outcomes. The university has also made significant progress in environmental sustainability, ranking 49th globally in this category.

The QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026 highlights the growing importance of sustainability in higher education, with institutions worldwide prioritizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Lund University in Sweden tops the rankings with a perfect score of 100, setting a benchmark for sustainability excellence.

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