THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025: IISc Bengaluru Among Top 100

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Explore the highlights of THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025, featuring IISc Bengaluru in the top 100 globally for computer science and engineering. Discover how Indian universities are advancing in global education rankings with detailed insights and data.

The Times Higher Education (THE) World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025 has brought a historic milestone for Indian higher education. For the first time, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has secured a spot among the top 100 global universities. IISc is ranked 96th in computer science and 99th in engineering, making it the top-ranked Indian university in these fields.

Key Highlights of THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

  • Computer Science: IISc Bengaluru ranked 96th globally, a significant jump from last yearā€™s 101-125 band.
  • Engineering: IISc Bengaluru secured the 99th spot, improving from the 101-125 band in 2024.
  • Life Sciences and Physical Sciences: IISc remains in the 201-250 band, unchanged from last year.
THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

Overview of THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

The World Subject-Wise Ranking by THE evaluates universities in 11 subjects:

SubjectTop-Ranked Institution
Arts and HumanitiesHarvard University
Business and EconomicsMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Computer ScienceMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Education StudiesStanford University
EngineeringStanford University
LawHarvard University
Life SciencesCalifornia Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Medical and HealthStanford University
Physical SciencesCalifornia Institute of Technology (Caltech)
PsychologyHarvard University
Social SciencesMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

Methodology Behind THE Rankings

The rankings are based on 18 performance indicators grouped into five categories:

  1. Teaching: Evaluates the learning environment.
  2. Research Environment: Considers volume, income, and reputation.
  3. Research Quality: Includes citation impact, strength, excellence, and influence.
  4. International Outlook: Covers staff, students, and research collaborations.
  5. Industry: Focuses on income and patents.

Indian Universities in THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

Indian universities have shown significant improvements in their rankings across multiple subjects:

Computer Science

  • Total Indian Universities Ranked: 53 (up from 47 in 2024).
  • IISc Bengaluru secured the 96th spot.

Engineering

  • Total Indian Universities Ranked: 87 (up from 77 in 2024).
  • IISc Bengaluru leads at 99th place.

Business and Economics

  • Total Indian Universities Ranked: 24 (up from 15 in 2024).
  • Institutions like Amity University, KIIT University, and DU rank in the 401-500 band.

Arts and Humanities

  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and Delhi University (DU) improved their rankings to the 401-500 band from last yearā€™s 501-600 band.
  • Jadavpur University made its debut with a ranking in the 601+ band.

Social Sciences

  • 14 Indian universities maintained their presence in the list, similar to 2024.

Education Studies

  • For the first time, India is represented in this category, with Delhi University ranked in the 501-600 band.

Law and Psychology

  • DU is the only Indian university in these fields, ranked in the 301+ and 401-500 bands, respectively.

Medical and Health Sciences

  • Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, leads with a 251-300 band ranking.
  • A total of 28 Indian institutions made it to this list.

Life Sciences and Physical Sciences

  • Life Sciences: 35 Indian institutions are ranked.
  • Physical Sciences: 63 Indian institutions are ranked.

Global and Asian Context

While US universities dominate, Asian institutions are making steady progress. Asian universities now hold 16% of the top 750 spots, up from 9% four years ago. However, no Asian university topped any subject rankings.

List of Indian Universities in THE Rankings

SubjectTotal Indian Universities 2025IISc Ranking
Computer Science5396
Engineering8799
Business and Economics24N/A
Arts and Humanities14N/A
Social Sciences14N/A
Education Studies1N/A
Law1N/A
Psychology1N/A
Medical and Health28N/A
Life Sciences35201-250
Physical Sciences63201-250
THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025

Conclusion

The “THE World Subject-Wise Ranking 2025” highlights the growing presence and performance of Indian universities on the global stage. IISc Bengaluruā€™s achievement of being among the top 100 in computer science and engineering marks a significant milestone. Other institutions are also improving, showcasing Indiaā€™s increasing focus on quality education and research.

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