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Chandigarh University Ranking 2025: NIRF, India Today, Outlook, QS, Times, The Week
Manori Sahni
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6 mins readUpdated on Mar 19, 2025 09:14 IST
Chandigarh University has a secured a rank again in the QS World Rankings. In the QS Asia University rankings 2025, it has secured the #120 spot, which has improved from #149 spot in the last year edition of the ranking.
Chandigarh University ranks in various categories including private university, Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, etc. Its good ranking builds its reputation as a top private university in India. CU is also among the top 5% of universities in India and has been awarded an A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In addition, it was also the youngest university in Asia to feature in the QS World Rankings 2021. Read on to learn more about Chandigarh University rankings.
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- Table of Contents
- Chandigarh University Ranking Highlights 2025
- Chandigarh University QS World Ranking 2025
- Chandigarh University National Ranking 2025
- Chandigarh University Ranking 2025 FAQs
Table of Contents
- Chandigarh University Ranking Highlights 2025
- Chandigarh University QS World Ranking 2025
- Chandigarh University National Ranking 2024
- Chandigarh University Ranking 2025 FAQs
Chandigarh University Ranking Highlights 2025
CU is among the top private universities in the country. The university has been ranked by the top-ranking bodies such as QS Rankings, NIRF, NIRF, Business Today, Times, etc. QS Rankings 2025 has ranked it in the band of 691-700 under the 'University' category. Check out the Chandigarh University ranking trend from the following table:
Q: What is the Chandigarh University India Today ranking?
Q: What is the ranking for Chandigarh University BTech course?
A:
Chandigarh University has been ranked for its Engagement category courses for three consecutive years by NIRF. As per the seeing the last years' ranking trends, the university has managed to level up its position in the list of top 100 colleges in India for Engineering courses. Find below the ranking trends for the year 2022 and 2023 for CU BTech courses:
| Publisher | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 38 | 45 | 38 |
Q: What is the ranking of Chandigarh University MBA course?
A:
Chandigarh University has been ranked for its Management category courses for two consecutive years by NIRF. As per the seeing the last years' ranking trends, the university has managed to level up its position in the list of top 100 colleges in India for Management courses. Find below the ranking trends for the year 2022 and 2023 for CU MBA courses:
| Ranking Body | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 40 | 36 |
| Chandigarh University International Ranking 2025 |
||
|---|---|---|
| Ranking body |
Category |
Rank |
| QS Asia University Ranking |
University |
120 |
| Chandigarh University International Ranking 2024 |
||
| Ranking body |
Category |
Rank |
| QS World Ranking |
University |
771-780 |
| QS World Ranking |
Southern Asia |
20 |
| QS World Ranking |
Asia |
149 |
| Chandigarh University National Ranking 2023 |
||
| Ranking body |
Category |
Rank |
| India Today 2023 |
Engineering |
65 |
| NIRF 2023 |
Engineering |
38 |
| Outlook 2023 |
Engineering (Private) |
14 |
| The Week |
University (Overall) |
28 |
Chandigarh University QS World Ranking 2025
Chandigarh University (CU) has acclaimed global recognition and is ranked by QS ranking under different categories. In comparison to 2023, CU QS ranking improved in 2024 for each category. It received the best ranking in Southern Asia – 20. Refer to the following table for Chandigarh University QS Rankings:
| Chandigarh University QS World Rankings 2025 |
|
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
| Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia |
NA |
26 |
20 |
-- |
| Asian University Ranking |
271-280 |
185 |
149 |
120 |
| Top Global Universities |
NA |
801-1000 |
771-780 |
-- |
Chandigarh University National Ranking 2025
Chandigarh University has been ranked by various recognised national organisations such as NIRF, Outlook, India Today, The Week, and more. Its ranking trend shows an upward trend. In the following sections, the university ranking year-on-year comparison is presented for each of the ranking bodies.
Chandigarh University NIRF Ranking 2024
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks the university under various categories. Chandigarh University is ranked by NIRF in various categories, such as Engineering, Architecture, Management, etc. Its rank was improved in 2024 in each of these categories. Below table presents a three-year Chandigarh University NIRF ranking trend:
| Chandigarh University NIRF Ranking |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
| Engineering |
45 |
38 |
32 |
| Pharmacy |
37 |
34 |
20 |
| University |
29 |
27 |
20 |
| Overall |
48 |
45 |
32 |
| Management Institutes |
40 |
36 |
36 |
| Architecture |
19 |
15 |
13 |
Check out the following screenshot for CU NIRF ranking criteria:
Chandigarh University India Today Ranking 2023
Chandigarh University India Today rank is the best under the private university category. The university has been ranked at 12th spot in this category for the past two years. Among the private Engineering colleges in India Today's rankings, CU has improved its ranking from 38 in 2022 to 35 in 2023. Rankings for this body are taken care of by MDRA, which is its knowledge partner. The evaluation is done based on over 120 attributes to provide a fair ranking. In the below table, CU India Today ranking trend is presented for each of the categories:
| Chandigarh University India Today Ranking |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
| Engineering |
NA |
65 |
65 |
| Engineering (Private) |
NA |
38 |
35 |
| BCom |
94 |
98 |
87 |
| BBA |
51 |
56 |
49 |
| BCA |
43 |
42 |
37 |
| Hotel Management |
28 |
27 |
27 |
| University (Private) |
NA |
12 |
12 |
Chandigarh University Outlook Ranking 2023
Outlook has ranked Chandigarh University based on certain parameters such as Academic and Research Excellence, Industry Interface and Placement, Infrastructure and Facilities, and Diversity & Outreach, and Governance & Admissions. The university Outlook 2023 ranking improved drastically for MBA (private colleges) from 15th in 2022 to 3rd in 2023. For the university's three-year ranking trend, refer to the table given below:
| Chandigarh University Outlook Ranking |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
| Commerce |
NA |
105 |
80 |
| Engineering (Private) |
NA |
14 |
15 |
| BBA |
NA |
39 |
33 |
| BCA |
NA |
38 |
47 |
| Law (Private) |
NA |
19 |
17 |
| MBA (Private) |
NA |
15 |
3 |
| Science |
NA |
55 |
40 |
Chandigarh University The Week Ranking 2023
As per The Week 2023 rankings, Chandigarh University stands tall at 16th position for its Hotel Management courses. Check out the following table to check the CU The Week rankings:
| Chandigarh University The Week Ranking |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
| Commerce |
NA |
NA |
65 |
| Hotel Management |
NA |
NA |
16 |
| University (Overall) |
36 |
NA |
28 |
Chandigarh University Ranking 2025 FAQs
Q. What is the rank of Chandigarh University?
A. Chandigarh University is ranked nationally and internationally by various ranking bodies. It is one of the top private colleges in India. In 2025, the university is ranked #120 in the QS Asia University rankings. As per QS World Rankings 2024, CU was ranked 1st among other private colleges in the country. In addition, in the overall university category, it ranks in the 771-780 band, 20th in Southern Asia, and 149 in Asia. In 2023, the university was 45th in the overall category. It also received a ranking by the NIRF in different categories, including Engineering, Management, Architecture, etc.
Q. What is the ranking of Chandigarh University in Asia?
A. As per the QS Asia World Rankings 2025, Chandigarh University has secured the 120th spot. Its ranking has significantly improved in comparison to the past two years. In 2024, the university was in the 149th position and the 185th band in 2023. Apart from this, the university also has a good ranking in Southern Asia. Check out the following table for more details:
| Chandigarh University QS World Rankings 2024 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
| Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia |
NA |
26 |
20 |
Q. What is the NAAC score of Chandigarh University?
A. Chandigarh Univesity has been awarded an excellent rating of ‘A+’ by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It has a CGPA of 3.28, which makes it one of the top 5% institutes in India. The university has also made its place among India’s reputed Higher Educational Institutions (HEI).
Q. Is Chandigarh University a No. 1 University?
A. Considering, QS World Rankings 2024, Chandigarh University became the No. 1 private university in India. The following table presents its 2024 ranking in different categories:
| Chandigarh University QS World Rankings 2024 |
|
|---|---|
| Category |
2024 |
| Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia |
20 |
| Asian University Ranking |
149 |
| Top Global Universities |
771-780 |
Q. What is the NIRF ranking of Chandigarh University?
A. Chandigarh University NIRF ranking improved in each category in 2024 as compared to 2023 and 2022. The university has been ranked at 20th position in the University (Overall) category. The university further ranks #32 in Engineering, #13 in Architecture, #20 in Pharmacy, and 36th in Management. Moreover, the parameters based on which NIRF rank institutes/universities are:
- Teaching, Learning, and Resources
- Research and Professional Practise
- Graduation Outcomes
- Outreach and Inclusivity
- Perception
Q. What is the Chandigarh University India Today ranking?
A. India Today has ranked Chandigarh University 12th among the private universities in the country in its 2023 rankings. The ranking is given after evaluation of the universities' over 120 attributes. Moreover, the university has secured a spot in other categories as well such as 35th in Engineering (private university), 65th in Engineering, and 27th in Hotel Management. Its ranking has improved in some categories and remained the same for some (Engineering, University (Private), Hotel Management) as well.
Q. How is Chandigarh University NIRF ranking in the Engineering category?
A. In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 rankings for Engineering, the university is in the 38th position. Which is better than its ranking in 2022 at 45 and 2021 at 61. Hence, its ranking has improved year-on-year.
Engineering courses are popular at Chandigarh University. The university offers Engineering courses across different streams such as Computer Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biotechnology, and more.
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India Today has ranked Chandigarh University 12th among the private universities in the country in its 2023 rankings. The ranking is given after evaluation of the universities' over 120 attributes. Moreover, the university has secured a spot in other categories as well such as 35th in Engineering (private university), 65th in Engineering, and 27th in Hotel Management. Its ranking has improved in some categories and remained the same for some (Engineering, University (Private), Hotel Management) as well.