Indian universities have faced challenges in global competition, according to a report by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). Despite this, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has secured the top rank among Indian institutions, with 64 others making it to the CWUR’s Global 2000 list for 2024. However, India’s increase in research output has not translated to comparable success in higher education. Indian institutions saw mixed results in the rankings, with some improving their positions and others declining.