The QS World University Rankings has released list of top universities for BRICS nations (Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa) and it has a good news for the the universities in India.
The QS World University Rankings releases the list of best universities in Brazil, China, India, Russia and South Africa every year. All the five nations hold a proud share of universities among the 250 universities. China holds a lion's share with its 86 universities topping the chart, followed by Russia with 55 universities and Brazil with 54 universities.

Although the Indian universities could not manage to hold on to their earlier positions, India has a fair share of 44 universities among the 250 universities across the BRICS nations. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore proves its strength again by securing 6th rank. The Delhi University also has gone up the ladder by jumping to 41st rank from last year's 46th rank.
According the research team of QS - Indian universities have managed to impress the QS researchers through their excellent work and contribution in the field of research. The research papers of India are competent enough to stand parallel to those produced in China, Brazil and Russia. Another strong reason for ranking Indian universities as the best ones is that 21 out of the 44 Indian universities ranked among the 250 universities of BRICS nations, have obtained full marks as their staffs comprises good number of PhD holders.
List of Indian Universities among Top BRICS Universities