Chandigarh University Ranking 2026 in India

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the NIRF ranking 2025 on September 4, 2025. As per the rankings, Chandigarh University has achieved an NIRF rank of 34 in the Research Institutions category along with an NIRF rank of 31 in the Engineering category. The institute has also achieved NIRF scores of 50.47 and 60.46 in each category respectively. In terms of category-wise rankings, Chandigarh University's NIRF ranking for Management 2025 is 32 with a score of 59.4, while the Pharmacy category stands at 15 with a score of 68.34. Chandigarh University ranks19 among the Best Universities in India and 14 among the Best Institutions for Architecture & Planning in India with the score of 59.70 as per NIRF Rankings 2025.  Candidates can check the category-wise Chandigarh University NIRF ranking 2025 from the table below:

With India making serious efforts to consolidate its position in world-class higher education, Chandigarh University has once again raised the bar by retaining its rank as 1st among India's private universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026. For the third consecutive year, CU retained this top ranking.

Demonstrating exceptional growth, the university surged to 109th in Asia and has been moving steadily from 149th in 2024 and 120th in 2025. This upward trajectory reaffirms CU's commitment to academic innovation, global engagement, and institutional excellence.

Chandigarh University has demonstrated extraordinary growth in the QS Asia Rankings over just five years, climbing from a debut rank of 271st–280th in 2022 to an impressive 109th in 2026. This progression highlights CU’s continued focus on academic excellence, research output, faculty development, employer perception, and global collaborations, solidifying its position as India’s leading private university.

Chandigarh University came into being in 2022 and moved up by more than 160 positions, which shows consistent institutional progress and sets the norm globally. This impressive leap basically shows CU's stellar performance on all key parameters which includes academic reputation, employer perception, and research output that puts Chandigarh University in the league of the best universities in Asia.

This rise also underlines strategic investments in faculty excellence, innovation, and international collaborations that mark Chandigarh University as one of the fastest-emerging forces in the competitive higher education landscape of the region.

Chandigarh University’s remarkable journey mirrors India’s growing prominence in the global education landscape. As Indian universities elevate their international standing, Chandigarh University stands out as a benchmark for private-sector impact—championing research, innovation, and employability.

Through its sustained growth and strategic focus, Chandigarh University reinforces its leadership among India’s private institutions while demonstrating how visionary development can shape the future of global higher education.