The QS World University Rankings 2026 are compiled and published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), an international higher education analytics organisation that evaluates universities worldwide on multiple performance indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research impact, faculty-to-student ratio, and global engagement. The 2026 edition includes more than 1,500 universities from over 100 countries.
Galgotias University Placement in QS Rankings
According to official QS World University Rankings 2026 data:
- Global ranking band: 1201–1400.
- Rank among India’s top private universities: #15.
- Rank among all Indian universities (public + private combined): #43.
These figures reflect Galgotias University’s relative standing in both the private university segment and the overall national context in the QS assessment.
Additional Ranking Details for Galgotias University
The university’s QS 2026 recognition includes category-wise performance indicators, illustrating its strengths in global engagement and academic environment. According to the university’s official report:
- Ranked 6th in India for international students and international diversity.
- Ranked 9th in India for international faculty.
- Ranked 13th in India for faculty-student ratio.
- Ranked 20th in India for academic reputation.
These category rankings indicate areas where Galgotias University performs particularly well relative to other institutions within India in the QS 2026 evaluation.
List of Top Indian Private Universities by QS World University Rankings 2026 (Selected Data)
QS does not publish a separate consolidated global ranking exclusively for private universities, but based on QS performance data and available national summaries for Indian universities, the following private institutions are recognised for their global presence (rank listings refer to their approximate position or recognition in QS 2026 sources where available):
- Chandigarh University (noted for high QS Asia ranking).
- Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), placed in QS global rankings.
- Amity University, Noida (QS band 951–1000).
- Galgotias University (#15 among private universities).
- O.P. Jindal Global University (QS Asia presence).
- Shoolini University (recognised in QS Asia data).
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education (included in private ranking discussions).
- Lovely Professional University (featured in QS ranking context).
- Ashoka University (new entrant in QS listings).
- Additional private universities appearing in broader QS 2026 data context.
(This list includes institutions highlighted in QS 2026 performance summaries and India-specific analyses; not all have exact published global ranking numbers.)
