Chandigarh University has been recognized as a leading university in Asia, according to the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds on Wednesday. The university secured the 120th position among Asian universities and 11th among all Indian universities, public and private. This marks a significant improvement for Chandigarh University, which rose 29 places from its previous ranking. The university also achieved the top rank among all Indian private universities. QS assessed Chandigarh University based on eleven indicators, including Employer Reputation, International Faculty Ratio, International Research Network, International Student Ratio, Academic Reputation, Faculty Student Ratio, Outbound Exchange Students, Inbound Exchange Students, Papers per Faculty, Citations per Paper, and Staff with PhD.
This strong performance is reflected in Chandigarh University’s accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ rating, placing it among the top 5 percent of universities in India. The university also holds accreditation from ABET, placing it among the top 0.1 percent of Indian universities with accredited engineering programs.
Chandigarh University demonstrated strong performance in several areas. Notably, it secured the 13th rank in Academic Reputation among Indian institutions, up from 14th the previous year. The university also ranked 2nd in both International Faculty Ratio and International Student Ratio, highlighting its commitment to a globalized learning environment.
“Research and Innovation are the two major cornerstones of academic ethos nurtured here at Chandigarh University,” said Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University and Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha). He emphasized that the university’s focus on research and international collaborations has contributed to its success in the rankings.
Chandigarh University boasts over 14,700 research publications and 4,300 patents filed by its students and faculty. The university has established 550 international collaborations with prestigious universities worldwide and hosts over 3,000 international students from 65 countries. This strong research network and international focus have attracted top employers, resulting in over 9,100 job offers for Chandigarh University students in the 2023-24 academic session.