New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has emerged as the highest-ranked Indian university in the Times Higher Education (THE) Global University Employability Ranking 2025, securing the 28th position globally. This significant achievement underscores the institute’s commitment to producing graduates who meet the evolving demands of global employers.
Following IIT Delhi, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and IIT Bombay claimed the 47th and 60th spots, respectively, reaffirming India’s growing presence in the global education and employability landscape.
India’s Representation in Employability Rankings
India’s performance in the rankings reflects its robust education system and growing emphasis on employability skills. Other Indian institutions in the top 250 rankings include:
- Rank 141: IIT Kharagpur
- Rank 160: IIM Ahmedabad
- Rank 214: IIT Madras
- Rank 219: Delhi University
- Rank 225: Amity University
- Rank 237: Anna University
- Rank 249: Bangalore University
These rankings are based on evaluations by companies worldwide, focusing on universities producing the most employable graduates.
Global Leaders in Employability
While Indian universities performed well, the global top spots were dominated by prestigious institutions in the US and the UK:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US
- California Institute of Technology (Caltech), US
- Stanford University, US
- Harvard University, US
- University of Cambridge, UK
Other notable mentions include Princeton University (US, Rank 6), University of Oxford (UK, Rank 7), The University of Tokyo (Japan, Rank 8), and the National University of Singapore (Rank 9).
Key Highlights of the Ranking Methodology
The 2025 rankings were determined through 129,126 votes cast by employers from 33 countries, encompassing 25 business sectors and 17 job roles. Some key insights include:
- A total of 1.3 million young graduates were recruited globally in 2024.
- Companies participating in the survey recorded 4.6 million hires in 2024-2025.
The rankings serve as a testament to the growing collaboration between academia and industries, ensuring graduates are equipped with relevant skills.
India’s Growing Influence in Global Education
India’s increasing representation in these rankings reflects its educational institutions’ efforts to foster innovation, technical excellence, and job-market readiness. IIT Delhi’s top-30 ranking highlights the nation’s potential to compete with global heavyweights like MIT, Caltech, and Stanford.
As Indian institutions continue to climb the global ranks, they are not only reinforcing their position as hubs for academic excellence but also paving the way for future generations of employable graduates.
