The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay secured the first position among top colleges in India with 149th rank in the QS World University Ranking 2024. IIT Bombay replaces the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) which is ranked at 225th position.
| Name of University | Rank |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay | 149 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi | 192 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | 271 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | 278 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Madras | 285 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati | 364 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee | 369 |
| University of Delhi | 407 |
| Anna University | 427 |
| University of Madras | 526 |
| Banaras Hindu University | 571 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University | 601-610 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad | 691-700 |
| Savitribai Phule University | 711-720 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar | 731-740 |
The QS World University provides ranking by considering several criteria such as sustainability, employment outcomes, an opportunity to conduct research work, and course outcomes.
