IIT Indian School of Mines (ISM) in Dhanbad has secured a place in the QS World University Rankings 2027 for the first time in its 100-year history. According to the rankings released today by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), one of the world’s most respected higher education ranking agencies, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has been placed in the 701–710 global rank band.
“Among all Indian institutions featured in the rankings, the Institute has secured the 21st position out of 52 institutions, while ranking 11th among the 13 IITs included in the rankings,” said IIT ISM Dhanbad spokesperson Rajni Singh.
Expressing his delight at the achievement, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Director Sukumar Mishra said, “I am pleased to share that for the first time IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has entered the QS World University Rankings, marking a historic milestone for the Institute. This achievement reflects the collective efforts and dedication of our faculty, students, officers, staff, alumni, and all stakeholders.”
High Citation Scores and Global Collaborations Drive the Centennial Milestone
He further said that it is a significant recognition of IIT (ISM)’s growing academic and research excellence on the global stage. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad secured an impressive citations per faculty score of 87.3, reflecting the quality, visibility, and influence of its research output.
The Institute also recorded a robust International Research Network score of 43.2, demonstrating its growing engagement with global research partners and collaborative scholarship across disciplines.
“The rankings further highlight the Institute’s commitment to sustainable development, with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad attaining a Sustainability score of 57.5. These strengths underscore the Institute’s continued efforts to build a research-intensive, globally connected, and socially responsible academic ecosystem,” said a statement issued by the institution.
In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the Institute was ranked first in India and 21st globally in Mineral and Mining Engineering, reaffirming its position as a global leader in the discipline.
