<p>Kolkata: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has been ranked 4th in India and 215th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, the institute said in a statement on Friday.</p>.<p>Marking a significant improvement, the institute jumped seven places from its position in the 2025 rankings.</p>.<p>The QS World University Rankings 2026 evaluated 8,467 institutions worldwide and featured 1,501 universities in the final list.</p>.Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur director.<p>IIT Delhi is the best-ranked Indian institution in the rankings, climbing more than 70 places in two years to secure the 123rd spot in the coveted list.</p>.<p>IIT Kharagpur has performed well in parameters like sustainability, employer reputation, citations per faculty and international research network, the statement noted.</p>.<p>"This global recognition is a testament to our collective pursuit of excellence in knowledge creation, dissemination, and societal impact. We remain committed to fostering innovation and interdisciplinary learning at a global level," said Prof. Amit Patra on the latest rankings before handing over the charge to his successor, the newly appointed director Prof. Suman Chakraborty.</p>.<p>The official handing-over of charge is scheduled to take place next week.</p>.<p>Patra has been serving as acting director since January 1, following the completion of tenure of Director Prof VK Tewari on December 31. </p>
<p>Kolkata: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has been ranked 4th in India and 215th globally in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, the institute said in a statement on Friday.</p>.<p>Marking a significant improvement, the institute jumped seven places from its position in the 2025 rankings.</p>.<p>The QS World University Rankings 2026 evaluated 8,467 institutions worldwide and featured 1,501 universities in the final list.</p>.Professor Suman Chakraborty appointed IIT Kharagpur director.<p>IIT Delhi is the best-ranked Indian institution in the rankings, climbing more than 70 places in two years to secure the 123rd spot in the coveted list.</p>.<p>IIT Kharagpur has performed well in parameters like sustainability, employer reputation, citations per faculty and international research network, the statement noted.</p>.<p>"This global recognition is a testament to our collective pursuit of excellence in knowledge creation, dissemination, and societal impact. We remain committed to fostering innovation and interdisciplinary learning at a global level," said Prof. Amit Patra on the latest rankings before handing over the charge to his successor, the newly appointed director Prof. Suman Chakraborty.</p>.<p>The official handing-over of charge is scheduled to take place next week.</p>.<p>Patra has been serving as acting director since January 1, following the completion of tenure of Director Prof VK Tewari on December 31. </p>