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8 Indian Colleges Make Global Top 100 for Entrepreneurship

Published: 9 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

In PitchBook’s 2026 ranking of universities producing venture-backed founders, IIT Bombay ranked 22nd globally, the highest among Indian institutions. Eight Indian universities made the global top 100, including IIT Delhi (27), IIT Madras (48), IIT Kharagpur (49), IIT Kanpur (50), Delhi University, University of Mumbai and BITS Pilani.

Key Takeaways

The rankings highlight India's growing startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial talent. While IIT Bombay produced the most founders among Indian institutions, IIT Delhi alumni-led startups raised the most capital at $55.7 billion.

Sources

CNBC TV18