IISc Bengaluru is the only Indian institution ranked under 100 in the Computer Science category. (File Photo)
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IISc Bengaluru Only Indian Institute in THE Top 100 Subject Rankings 2026

  • IISc Bengaluru is the sole Indian institution in the top 100 of THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026, specifically in Computer Science.
  • India lags behind other Asian nations like China, Singapore, and Japan in converting research into top global subject rankings.
  • US and UK dominate the global rankings, with MIT leading in three subjects and the US claiming top spots in eight of 11 subjects.
  • China significantly strengthens its presence, securing seven top-10 positions and making debuts in Computer Science and Physical Sciences top 10.
  • The rankings use 18 performance indicators across teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and internationalisation, with adjusted weightings for each subject.

Why It Matters: IISc Bengaluru is the only Indian institute in THE Top 100 Subject Rankings 2026, highlighting India's limited global presence.

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