IIT ISM Dhanbad enters QS rankings for first time in 100-year history
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has entered the QS World University Rankings for the first time in its 100-year history, securing a place among the top 25
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has entered the QS World University Rankings for the first time in its 100-year history, securing a place among the top 25 Indian institutions featured in the list released on Thursday. The institute was placed in the 701–710 global rank band. Among 52 Indian institutions included in the rankings, IIT (ISM) was placed 21st, and it ranked 11th among the 13 IITs featured, according to the institute's spokesperson Rajni Singh.
Director Sukumar Mishra said the entry into the rankings marked a "historic milestone" for the institute and was a significant recognition of its growing academic and research excellence on the global stage. Read Full Story According to the rankings, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad scored 87.3 in Citations per Faculty, reflecting the quality, visibility and influence of its research output. It also recorded 43.2 in International Research Network, indicating its growing engagement with global research partners and collaborative scholarship across disciplines.
In a statement, the institute said the rankings also highlighted its commitment to sustainable development, with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad receiving a Sustainability score of 57.5. "These strengths underscore the Institute's continued efforts to build a research-intensive, globally connected, and socially responsible academic ecosystem," the statement said. In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the institute was ranked first in India and 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering. It was also placed in the 151–175 global rank band in Petroleum Engineering, while Mechanical Engineering entered the rankings for the first time in the 501–575 global rank band.
Earlier this year, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad was ranked 110th in the QS World University Rankings: Southern Asia 2026. Overall, the latest rankings marked the institute's first appearance in the global list and highlighted its standing in research and subject-specific performance. Ends
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