context :- The QS Quacquarelli Symonds released its World University Rankings for Sustainability 2026, placing 103 Indian universities on the list—making India the fourth-highest represented country, after the U.S., China, and the U.K.
About QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2026
- Releasing Body: QS Quacquarelli Symonds (London-based).
- Objective: Assesses universities on their ability to tackle environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.
- Parameters: The ranking is based on three core categories:
1. Environmental Impact(Research, Education, Operations).
2. Social Impact (Equality, Health, Employability).
3. Governance (Ethics, Open Governance).
Key Global Findings
- Top Rank: Lund University (Sweden) secured the 1st position globally.
- Dominant Nations: The top 15 lists are dominated by the UK, Canada, Sweden, and the USA.
- India’s Performance
- Global Standing (Quantity): India has the 4th highest number of institutions (103) in the list, following the USA, China, and the UK.
- Top Indian Institute: IIT Delhi is the highest-ranked Indian university (Rank 205).
Sectoral Highlights:
- Employability: IIT Delhi (93rd) and IIT Kharagpur (96th) feature in the global top 100.
- Knowledge Exchange: University of Delhi is ranked 94th globally in this indicator.
- Areas of Strength: Indian universities performed best in Environmental Sustainability and Knowledge Exchange.
