Srinagar, June 21 -- The recently released QS World University Rankings 2026 offer both a moment of pride and an opportunity for reflection within India's higher education landscape. With 54 Indian institutions making it to the global list, India has recorded its highest-ever representation, placing fourth in the world in terms of the number of institutions featured. This marks an impressive upward trajectory, particularly for certain public and private institutions that have embraced innovation, internationalization, and academic reform. Notably, private universities have begun making significant inroads into global rankings, proving that excellence is no longer limited to state-funded institutions alone. Chandigarh University, for examp...