Jadavpur University has recorded an improvement in the latest QS World University Rankings 2026, securing a global rank of 676. The university had previously been placed in the 721–730 band in 2025, showing a noticeable improvement in its international standing.
Indicators of QS World rankings
Jadavpur University’s position in the QS World University Rankings 2026 is based on several performance indicators that measure the institution’s academic quality, research impact and global outlook. The university has an overall score of 26.1, with its strongest performance seen in Citations per Faculty, where it scored 55.8. This indicator reflects the impact and influence of the university’s research output in the global academic community.
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The university also recorded a score of 23.2 in Academic Reputation, which evaluates how scholars around the world perceive the quality of teaching and research at the institution.
Commenting on the achievement, Prof. Dr. Iman Kalyan Lahiri from the Department of International Relations said,“Being ranked 676th in the QS World University Rankings 2026 is an encouraging recognition of the relentless work of our students, faculty and researchers. For a public state university with limited resources, this global acknowledgment reaffirms Jadavpur University’s long tradition of academic excellence, critical inquiry and impactful research. Our focus now must be on strengthening international collaborations and research output so that the university can climb even higher in the years ahead."
Other indicators highlight the university’s performance in employability and institutional resources. Jadavpur University scored 19.5 in Employment Outcomes, indicating the success of its graduates in the job market, and 10.5 in Employer Reputation, which reflects how employers view the quality of graduates. The Faculty-Student Ratio stands at 13.7, measuring the availability of academic staff relative to students. Meanwhile, the university scored 44 in the International Research Network, showing its collaboration with global research partners, while International Student Diversity remains relatively low at 5.5, suggesting limited representation of international students on campus.
An alumnus from the university’s Journalism and Mass Communication department also expressed pride in the achievement, “As an alumnus of Jadavpur University, seeing our university feature in the latest QS World University Rankings makes us extremely proud. It reflects the vibrant academic culture, open debates, and the dedication of our professors and researchers. For students like us, it reinforces the belief that we are part of an institution that is globally recognised while remaining deeply rooted in critical thinking and public education."
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However, the arts and humanities category experienced a decline compared with its earlier performance. While the category was ranked 401–450 in 2022, it has now moved to the 501–550 band in the latest rankings. Notably, the category did not appear in the rankings in 2023 and 2024.
The latest rankings reaffirm Jadavpur University’s presence on the global academic map while highlighting areas of improvement and future potential.
