QS World University Rankings 2025: Indian universities on the rise

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published June 06, 2024 Published June 06, 2024

MIT Tops

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Imperial Surges

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Harvard Climbs

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Cambridge Drops

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Stanford Declines

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IIT-B Leads

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IIT Delhi Advances

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IISc Improves

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DU Jumps

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IIT Indore Declines

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Symbiosis Enters

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