VIT scores big in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
VIT has achieved a significant milestone in the recently published QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with a record number of subjects breaking into the top 200 ranking in the World. With 17 subjects ranked globally, VIT is rapidly closing the gap with global education leaders through major improvements in Engineering, Technology, Sciences, Management, Agriculture & Design.
Engineering & Technology remains the forte of VIT and is ranked 119 on the World, moving up 23 places from last year, where it was ranked 142. In Engineering & Technology, VIT has moved to the 6th rank in India. In Mathematics, it has secured the 5th rank. In the subjects of Computer Science & Information Systems, Electrical & Electronics, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing VIT has achieved the 6th, 7th and 8th ranks respectively in India.
For the first time, two subjects - Computer Science Engineering (86) and Electrical & Electronics Engineering (87) have broken into the top 100 rankings in the World.
Other programmes that feature in the top 200 Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (101-200), Mechanical Engineering (148), Mathematics (104) and Material Science (137), Art & Design (201-300) & Civil Engineering (201-275) are the new entrants this year. Other branches that are ranked include Chemical Engineering (201-250), Chemistry (251-300), Physics (251-300), Statistics & Operational Research (251-275), Biological Sciences (351-350), Agriculture (401-475) and Business & Management (451-500). Dr G Viswanathan, Chancellor - VIT, said, “The improvement in rankings reflects our unwavering pursuit of excellence across teaching, research, and global engagement. It is a proud moment for our entire community-our faculty, staff, students and alumni -whose collective efforts have made this progress possible.
The improved ranking highlights VIT’s continued investment in cutting-edge research, industry collaborations, and a future-focused curriculum designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.
