QS Rankings 2026-27: IIT-ISM Dhanbad Excels in Mining Engineering

QS Rankings 2026-27

• IIT (ISM) Dhanbad performed strongly in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, particularly in engineering disciplines. 
• It secured 21st position globally and 1st in India in Mineral and Mining Engineering. 
• In Petroleum Engineering, it ranked 4th in India and was placed in the 151–175 global band. 
• Mechanical Engineering entered the ranking for the first time, securing a place in the 501–575 band. 
• The institute also ranked 110th in QS World University Rankings: Southern Asia 2026. 
• Established in 1926, IIT-ISM Dhanbad continues to focus on research and engineering education, especially in mining-related fields. 

QS Global MBA Rankings 2027

• The QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 assessed more than 400 full-time MBA programmes across 65 countries and territories. 
• No Indian business school entered the global top 50. 
• IIM Bangalore was the highest-ranked Indian institution at joint 64th, followed by IIM Ahmedabad (joint 70th) and IIM Calcutta (95th). 
• Globally, MIT Sloan School of Management ranked first, followed by Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business. 
• 19 Indian institutions featured in the 2027 rankings, including five new entrants. 

How QS Assesses MBA Programmes

• Employability – 40% 
• Value for money – 20% 
• Alumni outcomes – 15% 
• Thought leadership – 15% 
• Diversity – 10% 

About QS Rankings

• Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) publishes global higher-education rankings. 
• Its university rankings were first published in 2004. 
• The broader QS World University Rankings consider indicators such as academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, research citations, internationalisation, sustainability and employment outcomes. 
• Research & Discovery = 50% of the overall score, making it the largest component. Academic Reputation alone accounts for 30%, while Citations per Faculty accounts for 20%. 
• Employability & Outcomes : 20%, consisting of Employer Reputation (15%) and Employment Outcomes (5%). 
• Learning Experience : 10%, measured through the Faculty–Student Ratio. 
• Global Engagement : 15%, covering international faculty, international research networks and international students. 
• Sustainability : 5%. 
• International Student Diversity was introduced in the 2026 methodology but currently has a 0% weighting, so it does not directly change the overall ranking score in this edition.

Practice Question:

Q. With reference to the QS World University Rankings 2026 and QS Global MBA Rankings 2027, consider the following statements:

1. IIT-ISM Dhanbad ranked higher globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering than in Petroleum Engineering. 
2. IIM Bangalore was the only Indian B-school to secure a position within the global top 100. 
3. Employability carries the highest weightage among the parameters used for the QS Global MBA Rankings. 
4. IIM Ahmedabad ranked higher than IIM Bangalore in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027. 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: A. 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• IIT-ISM Dhanbad ranked 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering, while it was placed in the 151–175 band in Petroleum Engineering. Hence, Statement 1 is correct. 
• IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta also ranked within the global top 100. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect. 
• Employability has the highest weightage of 40%. Hence, Statement 3 is correct. 
• IIM Bangalore (64th) ranked higher than IIM Ahmedabad (70th). Hence, Statement 4 is incorrect.