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Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020 published

The 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) is released by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) has secured the top position among the best higher education institutes in India, while Calcutta University became the best varsity in the country, as per the published Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU 2020). The Indian institutes are not even in the top 100 list, the best higher education institute, (IISc Bangalore) is in the category of 501- 600.

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Best Institute Ranking Index

  • Rank 1: Harvard University
  • Rank 2: Stanford University
  • Rank 3: University of Cambridge
  • Category of 501- 600- IISc Bangalore

Regional Best Institute Ranking Index

  • Rank 1: IISc Bangalore
  • Category 2-4: IIT Madras
  • Category 2-4: University of Calcutta

About the Academic Ranking of World Universities:

Since 2003, ARWU has been presenting the world top universities annually based on transparent methodology and objective third-party data. It has been recognized as the precursor of global university rankings and the most trustworthy one.

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