National Law University Delhi Enters QS World University Rankings By Subject 2026

This achievement marks an important step in placing NLU Delhi on the global academic map. Out of nearly 1,800 institutions evaluated worldwide, only about 400 were ranked, highlighting the competitive nature of the rankings. Notably, only eight institutions from India featured in this category, and among the National Law Universities, only National Law School of India University ranked higher, placing NLU Delhi among the leading law institutions in the country.

As a new entrant, the University has secured a position within a competitive global band, reflecting its performance across key parameters such as academic reputation, employer reputation, research citations, H-index, and international research collaborations.

Over the past few years, NLU Delhi has undertaken several strategic initiatives to strengthen its academic and research ecosystem. These include improving the quality and volume of indexed research publications, expanding international academic partnerships, and increasing participation in global academic networks and surveys. These efforts reflect a deliberate institutional approach to align teaching, research, and policy engagement with global standards.

The University stated that this recognition is a stepping stone toward greater excellence and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening research impact, expanding global collaborations, and contributing to the development of law, justice, and public policy at national and international levels.

On this occasion, Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, Vice-Chancellor, NLU Delhi, expressed gratitude to the leadership, faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders for their continued support, noting that the recognition reflects the collective efforts of the university community.