QS BEST STUDENT CITIES 2026 – INDIA’S RANKS

CURRENT CONTEXT: QS Quacquarelli Symonds released its 2026 Best Student Cities ranking on 15 July 2025. Four Indian cities have seen strong performance.

 Relevant DATA – Indian Cities:

• Delhi: Ranked 104th globally; named most affordable student city worldwide with a top score of 96.5/100.
• Mumbai: Entered global Top 100, now 98th (up 15 places).
• Bengaluru: Climbed 22 ranks to 108^th.
• Chennai: Also up 12 places to 128^th.