QS, a global leader in educational rankings, has unveiled its 2025 list of top universities in South Asia. The rankings are based on an evaluation of academic reputation, research output, and international collaboration.

Remarkably, 12 Indian institutions have secured positions in the top 20, underscoring India's dominance in the region's higher education landscape.

Top 20 Universities in South Asia:
1.Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, India
3. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai, India
4. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India
5. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
6. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, India
7. National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan
8. University of Delhi, India
9. Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
10. University of Tehran, Iran
11. Sharif University of Technology, Iran
12. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, India
13. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, India
14. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India
15. University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
16. Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
17. Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
18. COMSATS University, Islamabad, Pakistan
19. University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
20. Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

This list highlights the consistent excellence of Indian institutions while also showcasing notable performances from universities in Pakistan, Iran, and Bangladesh.