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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati bagged a spot among the world’s top universities for the study of two subjects – Data Science and Petroleum Engineering, in the 2024 edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The ranking has been compiled by Quacquarelli Symonds, a global higher education analytics firm, named the world’s best universities for the study of 55 academic disciplines, as informed in a press release.
According to the release, IIT Guwahati achieved laurels in Data Science, securing a global ranking of 51-70, and Petroleum Engineering, with a rank of 51-100 globally.
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Besides, the Institute has also achieved commendable rankings in broad subject areas which are:
- Engineering & Technology with the rank 210, compared to rank 222 from the last year.
- Natural Science with the rank 343, compared to rank 379 from the last year.
- Arts & Humanities with the rank 510-550.
Notably, the Institute has been ranked in the Arts & Humanities category for the first time for Business & Management Studies, and Agriculture & Forestry.
Additionally, four subjects have witnessed an improvement in rank this year. These include:
- Chemistry – From rank 301-250 last year to 251-300 this year.
- Biological Sciences – From rank 451-500 last year to 401-450 this year.
- Environmental Studies – From rank 301-350 last year to 201-250 this year
- Economic & Econometrics – From rank 501-530 last year to 451-500 this year.
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Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director of IIT Guwahati expressed happiness over the institute’s continued recognition as a global leader in education and research in multiple subjects.
He said that the latest achievement in QS WUR is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the faculty, staff, and students which inspires the institute to continue pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making meaningful contributions to society.
| Sr NO. |
SUBJECT/DEPARTMENT |
RANK 2024 |
| 1 | IIT Guwahati – Engineering and Technology | 210 |
| 2 | Chemical Engineering | 201-250 |
| 3 | Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 201-250 |
| 4 | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 201-250 |
| 5 | Computer Science & Information Systems | 251-300 |
| 6 | Chemistry | 251-300 |
| 7 | Physics & Astronomy | 301-350 |
| 8 | IIT Guwahati – Natural Sciences | 343 |
| 9 | Biological Sciences | 401-450 |
| 10 | Mathematics | 301-350 |
| 11 | Petroleum Engineering | 51-100 |
| 12 | Environmental Studies | 201-250 |
| 13 | Civil Engineering | 151-200 |
| 14. | Economic & Econometrics | 451-500 |
| 15 | Data Science | 51-70 |
| 16. | IIT Guwahati – Arts & Humanities | 501-550 |
| 17 | Business & Management Studies | 501-550 |
| 18 | Agriculture & Forestry | 351-400 |
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