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DU Falls Out Of QS Asia Top 100 Despite Rise In Overall Score
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What Happened?
The University of Delhi dropped to 106th in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, despite an improved score of 70. It surpassed 93.9% of assessed institutions.
Key points
- DU's score improved from 68.5 in 2026 to 70 in 2027.
- The university outperformed 93.9% of institutions assessed.
- Nine out of eleven indicators showed score improvements.
- International student ratio score rose from 9.2 to 16.8.
- Academic reputation score declined slightly from 91.1 to 90.8.
Key insights
- The decline in academic reputation may impact future funding opportunities.
- Improved scores in several indicators suggest potential for recovery in rankings.
- The rise in international student and faculty ratios could enhance global collaboration.
Why it matters
The ranking drop could affect the university's reputation and student enrollment.
Entities
University of Delhi· OrganizationQS Quacquarelli Symonds· Organization
Source
Times Now
