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QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 – IITs Lead the Charge in Sustainability

QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 - IITs Lead the Charge in Sustainability

In a groundbreaking update to the global higher education scene, QS Quacquarelli Symonds, renowned for its expertise in university rankings, has released the third edition of the ‘QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025’. This prestigious ranking evaluates universities based on their sustainability initiatives, considering factors like environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance. The 2025 edition has brought notable improvements for Indian institutions, especially the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), with IIT Delhi securing a top spot.

IIT Delhi Leads with Exceptional Growth

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) has emerged as the top Indian university in the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025, placing at 171st globally. This represents an impressive improvement of 255 ranks from last year’s global position of 426th. IIT Delhi’s remarkable rise is attributed to its continued commitment to sustainability through green campus initiatives, innovative research, and collaborative projects focused on sustainable development.

The institution has long been a leader in environmental research, with numerous projects dedicated to reducing carbon footprints and promoting clean energy. IIT Delhi’s improvement is a testament to its unwavering focus on integrating sustainable practices into its academic and operational frameworks.

QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

Rank in India	2025 Ranking	2024 Ranking	Change	Institution
1	171	426	255	Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)
2	202	349	147	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP)
3	234	303	69	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB)
4	245	522	277	Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK)
5	277	344	67	Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM)
6	299	220	-79	University of Delhi
7	376	505	129	Indian Institute of Science
8	396	449	53	Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
9	401	576	175	Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal University (MAHE)
10	412	496	84	Anna University

Here’s the summary of the news

Why in News	QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025 Update
Key Highlight	Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have shown remarkable improvement in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability 2025. IIT Delhi has risen significantly to secure a top spot for India.
Top Performer	IIT Delhi secured the 171st position globally, an improvement of 255 ranks from 2024 (426th).
IIT Delhi’s Achievement	IIT Delhi’s rise is due to green campus initiatives, innovative research, and sustainability-focused collaborations.
Improvement Factors	IIT Delhi’s commitment to sustainability, including reducing carbon footprints and promoting clean energy, contributed to its rise.
Other Notable IITs	IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Madras also made significant improvements in their sustainability rankings.

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