Education
India Leads Asia in Research Output in QS World University Rankings 2027
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THE BRIEF
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India emerged as Asia's second most represented higher education system in the QS World University Rankings 2027, adding 34 new entrants for a total of 325 institutions.
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India leads the region in the 'Papers per Faculty' indicator, placing 27 universities in the top 50 and five institutions in the top 10.
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The report noted that this research performance is supported by exceptional doctoral capacity, with 15 Indian universities sharing first place in the 'Staff with PhD' category.