LPU Tops TIMES Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ranking 2026 Among Indian Universities

The Lovely Professional University (LPU) is the first rank among Indian Universities and 23rd position globally. The university achieved this remarkable feat for extensive research and contribution to United Nations Sustainability Development Goals. A total of 150 Indian Universities participated in the ranking.

LPU Tops TIMES Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ranking 2026

The Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar has bagged the first position among Indian University in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ranking 2026. The global position for LPU is 23rd among the 1600 participant institutions.

The overall rating of the LPU is 95.2 with SDG rating 90.1. The ranking was announced on June 10, 2026.

LPU participated under all 17 sustainability goals categories, the most important of which include Affordable & Clean Energy, Clean Water & Sanitation, and Zero Hunger. The university scored a rating of 86.0, 92.5 and 90.1 respectively in all three goals.

The position of LPU in all 17 SDG is given here

• SDG 1: No poverty - 11
• SDG 2: Zero hunger - 6
• SDG 3: Good health and well being - 301 to 400th
• SDG 4: Quality education - 43
• SDG 5: Gender equality - 101 to 200th
• SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation - 3
• SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy - 1
• SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth - 32
• SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure - 101 to 200th
• SDG 10: Reduced inequalities - 101 to 200th
• SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities - 31
• SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production - 18
• SDG 13: Climate action - 11
• SDG 14: Life below water - 47
• SDG 15: Life on land - 22
• SDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions - 101 to 200th
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals - 81

The impact ratings allow institutions to demonstrate rapid improvement year-on-year, by introducing clear new policies, or by providing clearer and more open evidence of their progress.

The impact ratings could be very helpful in decision-making for students and academics to identify the top universities in specific areas of sustainable development as well as understand the focus areas of each institution.

The Sustainability Impact Ranking by Times measure universities success in delivering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. LPU NIRF ranking is 31st among all government and privated universities in India.

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