Hyderabad, India — The University of Hyderabad (UoH) secured the 246th position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. The institution also ranked fifth among India’s Central Universities, according to results released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
The QS Asia University Rankings evaluate institutions based on several criteria. These include academic reputation, research output, faculty-student ratio, and internationalization efforts. UoH has consistently maintained strong records in postgraduate education and research.
The university promotes interdisciplinary learning. It also fosters collaborations with national and international institutions. Vice-Chancellor BJ Rao stated that the ranking reflects UoH’s focus on improving academic and research standards. He noted the university’s efforts to build a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
Telangana Universities in QS Asia Rankings 2026
Several higher education institutions from Telangana featured in the latest QS Asia University Rankings. UoH led the state’s performance. The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) followed closely.
| Institution | QS Asia Ranking 2026 |
|---|---|
| University of Hyderabad (UoH) | 246 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) | 270 |
| Osmania University | 470 |
| National Institute of Technology Warangal (NIT Warangal) | 771–780 |
| Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) | 1101–1200 |
| English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) | 1401–1500 |
National Performance Highlights
Nationally, Chandigarh University (CU) maintained its top position among India’s private universities for the third consecutive year. CU improved its overall Asian ranking to 109, up from 120 in 2025.
The QS Asia University Rankings 2026 also placed several other Indian institutions among the top universities in Asia. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru and Delhi University made the top 100 list. Five Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) also featured in this group. These include IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Kharagpur.
In total, seven Indian institutions secured places within Asia’s top 100 universities. Twenty Indian institutions ranked within the top 200. Sixty-six Indian institutions achieved rankings within the top 500 across Asia. This highlights India’s growing presence in regional higher education assessments.