World University Rankings

What is QS?

The QS World University Rankings compare universities across the world based on academic reputation, research, employer reputation, and international outlook.

Why is it important?

For the SBI Foundation ASHA Scholarship, QS World University Rankings are used to determine the eligibility of applicants under the Overseas category. Applicants must be pursuing a postgraduate or higher course at an overseas institution ranked among the Top 200 of the QS World University Rankings. It helps ensure that scholarship support is provided to students studying at globally recognized institutions that meet the Foundation's academic standards. 

Applicable Category:

• Overseas – Students pursuing Postgraduate or higher studies at institutions ranked within the Top 200 QS World University Rankings (2025–26) are eligible.
• Please check this link https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings to check the eligibility of your institute.

Please be advised that eligibility is strictly determined by your institution's latest, current QS World University Rankings. While your college or university may have appeared in previous years, past rankings do not carry over. You will not be eligible unless your institution officially appears in the most recently published QS ranking list. Therefore, it is mandatory to ensure that your college holds a current QS rank to qualify.

Important Note

If you do not find your college in the drop-down menu while submitting your application form, please do not hesitate to write to us if you think we have missed your institution. You may contact us at ashascholarship@sbifoundation.co.in, and after a round of verification, we will add your college to the list. However, we kindly request that you double-check your college's current QS ranking to ensure it meets the latest eligibility criteria before emailing us.

How do I check my university's QS Ranking?

1. Open the official QS Rankings website.
2. Search for your university.
3. View its latest global ranking.

Official Rankings:

https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings

What is THE?

The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings evaluate universities worldwide based on teaching, research, industry collaboration, and international outlook.

Why is it important?

For the SBI Foundation ASHA Scholarship, Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings are also accepted to determine the eligibility of applicants under the Overseas category. Applicants must be pursuing a postgraduate or higher course at an overseas institution ranked among the Top 200 of the THE World University Rankings. It helps ensure that scholarship support is provided to students studying at globally recognized institutions that meet the Foundation's academic standards. 

Applicable Category:

• Overseas – Students pursuing Postgraduate or higher studies at institutions ranked within the Top 200 THE World University Rankings (2025–26) are eligible.

How do I check my university's THE Ranking?

1. Open the official THE Rankings website.

2. Search for your university.

3. Check its latest ranking or ranking band.

Official Rankings:
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/