A London-based firm has declared India’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as the highest-ranked university in the country for various subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked JNU at 20th position globally for Development Studies. The second-highest ranked university is IIM Ahmedabad, clinching the 22nd position globally, while Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences came at the third position, with the 24th rank in the world.

In total, 69 Indian universities were featured in the ranking of the top 500, with a total of 424 entries in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. It’s interesting to note that 72 per cent of the entries this year are either new to the list, have shown improvement, or have maintained their positions.

The most entries have been filed by the University of Delhi (30 entries), IIT Bombay (28 entries) and IIT Kharagpur (27 entries). IIT Madras this year had 22 entries, of which eight improved, six declined and four remained unchanged.

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The CEO of QS, Jessica Turner, highlighted challenges before the Indian education system.

“One of the biggest challenges faced by India is educational – providing high-quality tertiary education in the face of exploding demand: this much was recognised by 2020’s NEP (National Education Policy), which set the ambitious target of a 50% gross enrolment ratio by 2035. It should therefore provide some reassurance that the number of Indian programmes featuring across our 55 subject rankings and five broad faculty areas has increased this year – from 355 to 454. QS also notes that several programmes at India’s three privately-run Institutes of Eminence have made progress this year, demonstrating the positive role that well-regulated private provision can have in enhancing India’s higher education sector,” she highlighted.

Turner concluded: “While there is still a lot of work to be done to improve standards, access to higher education, universities’ digital readiness and global competitiveness, it is clear that India is taking significant steps in the right direction.”

(With inputs from agencies)

A London-based firm has declared India’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as the highest-ranked university in the country for various subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked JNU at 20th position globally for Development Studies.

A London-based firm has declared India’s Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as the highest-ranked university in the country for various subjects. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked JNU at 20th position globally for Development Studies. The second-highest ranked university is IIM Ahmedabad, clinching the 22nd position globally, while Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences came at the third position, with the 24th rank in the world. In total, 69 Indian universities were featured in the ranking of the top 500, with a total of 424 entries in the 2024 QS World University Rankings. It’s interesting to note that 72 per cent of the entries this year are either new to the list, have shown improvement, or have maintained their positions. The most entries have been filed by the University of Delhi (30 entries), IIT Bombay (28 entries) and IIT Kharagpur (27 entries). IIT Madras this year had 22 entries, of which eight improved, six declined and four remained unchanged. Also read: India`s Jawaharlal Nehru University bans protests on campus, threatens hefty fine and expulsion The CEO of QS, Jessica Turner, highlighted challenges before the Indian education system. “One of the biggest challenges faced by India is educational – providing high-quality tertiary education in the face of exploding demand: this much was recognised by 2020’s NEP (National Education Policy), which set the ambitious target of a 50% gross enrolment ratio by 2035. It should therefore provide some reassurance that the number of Indian programmes featuring across our 55 subject rankings and five broad faculty areas has increased this year – from 355 to 454. QS also notes that several programmes at India’s three privately-run Institutes of Eminence have made progress this year, demonstrating the positive role that well-regulated private provision can have in enhancing India’s higher education sector,” she highlighted. Turner concluded: “While there is still a lot of work to be done to improve standards, access to higher education, universities’ digital readiness and global competitiveness, it is clear that India is taking significant steps in the right direction.” (With inputs from agencies)

QS World University Rankings: JNU secures 20th rank globally, 1st in India

India climbed up to the 11th place in the global direct selling ranking as it clocked sales of $3.23 billion (around Rs 26,852 crore) in 2022, said a report by global industry body the World Federation of Direct Selling Association (WFDSA).

Last year, India’s direct selling registered a growth of 5.4 per cent over 2021 retail sales, the WFDSA report stated.

In the last three years, India saw the highest Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 13.3% on a constant dollar basis.

While India registered strong growth, the global direct selling industry reported a decline of 1.5 per cent in 2022 to $172.89 billion, PTI news agency reported.

The United States, though registering a decline of 5 per cent over 2021, retained its top spot with direct sales worth $40.52 billion. It was followed by Korea, Germany, China, Japan and Malaysia.

<h2>Report a major booster for Indian retail industry&nbsp;</h2>

Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) Chairman Rajat Banerji said that the report has injected optimism in the mood of the industry and added that India has the potential to make a position in the top five global markets over the next decade."

With the notification of Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules 2021 and its subsequent amendment, the direct selling industry in India should see stability that could inspire investor confidence as well as interest from the large global direct selling companies, he added.

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"Only three among the top ten (sellers) are in India today and we would like to see all start their business in India," Rajat said, reported PTI news agency.

IDSA is a self-regulatory body for the direct selling industry in India.

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The WFSDA was established in 1978. It is a non-governmental, voluntary organisation. As a union of national associations, it represents the world-wide direct sales industry. The Federation Secretariat is located in Washington.

The World Federation of Associations of Direct Selling consists of 57 national associations and one regional (namely, the European Direct Selling Association), its website states.

(With inputs from agencies)

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India climbed up to the 11th place in the global direct selling ranking as it clocked sales of $3.23 billion (around Rs 26,852 crore) in 2022, said a report by global industry body the World Federation of Direct Selling Association (WFDSA).

India climbed up to the 11th place in the global direct selling ranking as it clocked sales of $3.23 billion (around Rs 26,852 crore) in 2022, said a report by global industry body the World Federation of Direct Selling Association (WFDSA). Last year, India’s direct selling registered a growth of 5.4 per cent over 2021 retail sales, the WFDSA report stated. In the last three years, India saw the highest Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 13.3% on a constant dollar basis. While India registered strong growth, the global direct selling industry reported a decline of 1.5 per cent in 2022 to $172.89 billion, PTI news agency reported. The United States, though registering a decline of 5 per cent over 2021, retained its top spot with direct sales worth $40.52 billion. It was followed by Korea, Germany, China, Japan and Malaysia. Report a major booster for Indian retail industry Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA) Chairman Rajat Banerji said that the report has injected optimism in the mood of the industry and added that India has the potential to make a position in the top five global markets over the next decade." With the notification of Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules 2021 and its subsequent amendment, the direct selling industry in India should see stability that could inspire investor confidence as well as interest from the large global direct selling companies, he added. Also read | German minister Volker Wissing goes vegetable shopping, pays using 'impressive' UPI "Only three among the top ten (sellers) are in India today and we would like to see all start their business in India," Rajat said, reported PTI news agency. IDSA is a self-regulatory body for the direct selling industry in India. Also read | India's 'critical role' stressed by South Africa's BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal ahead of the summit The WFSDA was established in 1978. It is a non-governmental, voluntary organisation. As a union of national associations, it represents the world-wide direct sales industry. The Federation Secretariat is located in Washington. The World Federation of Associations of Direct Selling consists of 57 national associations and one regional (namely, the European Direct Selling Association), its website states. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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