QS-ERA India Private Limited is a revolutionary joint-venture between QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd. of the United Kingdom and India’s ERA Foundation. Conceived as an independent private-sector initiative, QS-ERA brings together the global expertise, experience, and reputation of QS and the deep local knowledge and partnership network of the ERA Foundation. Based in Bangalore, QS-ERA produces the QS I∙GAUGE university and college rating tools, which captures the essence of the dynamic Indian higher education system and conform to international standards and best practices.