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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

IS INDIA DROWNING IN PLASTIC?

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BRIDGING THE GREAT DIVIDE • WINDS OF CHANGE SWEEP INDIA’S HIGHER EDUCATION ARENA AS NEW COLLEGES RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE OF GIVING QUALITY EDUCATION

WHERE ARE THE BEST COLLEGES? • The cities that have the maximum number of colleges among the top 10, top 25 and top 50

WHICH CITY IS GOOD FOR WHICH COURSE? • No. of colleges in each city among the top 30 in every stream

EMERGING COLLEGE HUBS • Cities whose colleges figure in the top 30 for each stream

How the Colleges were Ranked

A HUB OF CREATIVE THINKING • The Delhi University college is the premier destination for a well-rounded humanities education, stirring intellectual curiosity among students

A Quiet Revolution • Investing in infrastructure, overhauling the curriculum, cultivating a research culture and leveraging its existing strengths—this DU college set out on a deliberate and determined journey towards change

FUTURE FORWARD • Cutting-edge labs, interdisciplinary courses and strong research mentoring cement Hindu College’s place at the top of India’s science education charts

Quantum Leap • Hansraj College is transforming its strong science legacy with research, innovation and industry tie-ups

THE KINGS OF COMMERCE • Once again, SRCC sets the benchmark for commerce colleges, with its blend of cross-disciplinary learning, global exposure and strong alumni and academic networks proving difficult to match

MOVING INTO A HIGHER ORBIT • A sustained effort in curriculum innovation, industry engagement, experiential learning and student development has transformed the commerce department at ARSD College

BEATING HEART OF MEDICINE • Ahead of the rest of the field, the onward march of AIIMS continues. Cutting-edge research, latest technology and learning from leading professionals prepare students to become top medical practitioners themselves

New Healing Headquarters • The remarkable rise of AIIMS Jodhpur as a leading medical college is built upon a unique blend of classroom teaching, varied clinical experience, focus on research and close mentorship by faculty

HIGH ON ENAMEL SPIRITS • The Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences combines top-tier training, next-gen research and real-world outreach to shape some of the finest dental professionals in India

Oral Guardians • GDCH, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, has emerged as a public dental powerhouse—advancing clinical training, driving research and extending quality oral healthcare to underserved communities

REGAINING THE TECH EDGE • IIT Bombay reclaims its No. 1 spot with renewed focus on research, bold teaching shifts and a campus revamp in full swing

A Paragon of Flexibility • Set up in 2008, IIT Gandhinagar has come of age as a leader in engineering education, blending credit-based learning, advanced research and real-world engagement from its vibrant, sustainability-driven campus

TECHNICALLY PERFECT • A merit-based focus on research and the latest innovations, and its position as a student start-up hub, keep BITS Pilani firmly planted at the top

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