India is top performing G-20 nation in QS World University Rankings, research output surged by 54%
- In Reports
- 07:58 PM, Apr 22, 2024
- Myind Staff
India has secured the top position among G-20 nations in the latest QS World University Rankings, demonstrating a remarkable 14 percent increase in the average ranking of its universities compared to the previous year. According to a LinkedIn post by Nunzio Quacquarelli, President of Quacquarelli Symonds, India has rapidly expanded as a research hub, with its research output experiencing a remarkable surge. Between 2017 and 2022, India's research output soared by an impressive 54 percent, positioning it as the world's fourth-largest producer of research.
Quacquarelli highlights that India's advancements in higher education on the global platform have been significantly supported by forward-thinking policies like the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, led by Prime Minister Modi.
In his post, Nunzio Quacquarelli, President of Quacquarelli Symonds, shared, "I had the honour of meeting the Prime Minister to discuss global higher education trends. During our engaging conversation, it was evident that PM Modi has a passionate commitment to revolutionise Indian education, reflected in the ambitious targets within the NEP."
The latest Subject Rankings from QS indicate that the ambitious targets set by the NEP are starting to materialise through the notable presence and improved performance of Indian universities. Quacquarelli's analysis, which covered over 1,500 universities across 96 countries, revealed excellence in 55 academic subjects and five faculty areas.
India is now prominently ranked across 44 out of the 55 QS Subject Rankings. Particularly impressive performances were observed in areas such as Computer Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Physics, among others.
The Institutes of Eminence (IoE) have played a significant role, contributing 47 out of the 69 Indian university positions within the top 100 in any of the Subject Rankings. Across Asia, India now stands as the second-highest country with featured universities in the QS Subject Rankings, trailing behind China.
In his post, Nunzio Quacquarelli extended congratulations to all the universities, their administrators, faculty, and students for their tireless efforts in achieving these remarkable results. He expressed optimism about the bright future of Indian higher education and considered it a privilege to witness this transformation unfold.
Alongside India's ascent in global education rankings, the Modi administration has implemented the New Education Policy (NEP) 2023, marking a substantial reform of the nation's educational framework. A notable shift in the NEP involves moving away from the conventional 10 + 2 educational model to a more expansive 5 + 3 + 3 + 4 structure.
Under the revised system, education will be segmented into four stages: the initial stage spanning from primary to second grade, the subsequent stage from third to fifth grade, the following stage from sixth to eighth grade, and the final stage encompassing ninth to 12th grade. This reorganisation seeks to offer a more comprehensive and adaptable educational approach, addressing the varied requirements of students across various age brackets.
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