MIT and Stanford, two of the world’s most elite institutions, dominate the QS World University Rankings 2026 with near-perfect scores. While both excel in academic reputation, employability, and faculty strength, MIT leads in diversity and research impact per faculty. Stanford edges ahead in sustainability and global research networks, reflecting distinct but equally formidable institutional priorities.
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Preliminary 2025 results, accessible on upsc.gov.in. Successful candidates, identified by their roll numbers in the published PDF, are now qualified for the ESE Mains exam scheduled for August 10, 2025. This next phase involves descriptive papers testing in-depth understanding within their chosen engineering discipline.
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Harvard University secured 5th position in the QS World University Rankings 2026 with a score of 97.7/100. The ranking reflects Harvard's academic and employer reputation, research influence, and teaching capacity. Harvard excelled in academic reputation, citations per faculty, and employer reputation, demonstrating its global leadership in teaching, research, and graduate employability.