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Consistently recognised by numerous national ranking agencies, Chandigarh University is one of India’s top institutes. Recently, the institute ranked #526 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 under the Top Global Universities category. The reasons for its high ranks among numerous ranking agencies include its academic reputation, top-notch faculty, and well-laid infrastructure. The following article covers all the information around Chandigarh University rankings:
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Commonly asked questions On Ranking Highlight
Chandigarh University has been ranked by many ranking bodies for management programmes. the latest available rankings are mentioned in the table below:
| Ranking Body/Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| NIRF 2025 - Management | 32 |
| IIRF 2025 - Best Private B-Schools | 29 |
| IIRF 2025 - Overall B-School | 27 |
Chandigarh University offers BSc courses in many subjects and specialisations. In QS World University Rankings 2026, the university was ranked in the 250-300 band for Computer Science and Information Systems and in 351-400 band for Chemistry, 551-600 band for Mathematics, and #551–600 band for Biological Sciences. The university also offers courses in BSc (Hons) with research. It was also ranked 34 among Research Institutions by NIRF in 2025.
Chandigarh University offers a two-year full-time course of MCA (General). Apart from this, the university also offers MCA in two different specialisations namely, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Cloud Computing & DevOps. There are two other courses that are offered in International Tie-up Programme (ITP). These are MCA - ITP (Study in USA) and MCA - Cloud Computing and DevOps (ITP). The previously mentioned courses are taught at the Chandigarh University campus, while in ITP courses, students can study a part of their course in international universities. Scholarships are granted to students on tuition fee based on CUCET scores.
Chandigarh University was ranked 20 in Law (Private Category) by IIRF in 2025. It also attained rank 33 in Law (All India) category and rank 24 in Law (Private) category by The Week in 2025. In Outlook-ICARE India's Best Colleges 2025 rankings, UILS at Chandigarh University held rank 16 among the Top 30 Private Law Institutes across India. Thus, Chandigarh University is highly ranked for law.
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Chandigarh University NIRF Ranking 2025
As per the overall score, Chandigarh University has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2025, Chandigarh University's rank is #32, the same as last year
As per the overall score, Chandigarh University has been placed at a good position by the NIRF under the 'Overall' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. When compared to the ranking from the previous years, it has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend. In 2025, Chandigarh University's rank is #32, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
The rankings of the institute in the 'University' category have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, Chandigarh University climbed 1 rank to #19 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
It is to be noticed that the institute has shown an increasing trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, Chandigarh University climbed 1 rank to #31 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
In the 'Management' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, Chandigarh University climbed 4 ranks to #32 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.
Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | 13 | 14 |
| B.E. / B.Tech | 32 | 31 |
| MBA/PGDM | 36 | 32 |
| Business & Management Studies | – / – | 32 |
| Science | 20 | 34 |
| Pharmacy | 20 | 15 |
Chandigarh University vs Other Colleges: NIRF Ranking Comparison
According to the NIRF ranking 2025, Chandigarh University received #32 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as PGIMER, and NIT Rourkela for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Chandigarh University with other top institutes:
Similar ranked B.Arch colleges by NIRF
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
School of Planning and Architecture  Compare | 11 |
MNIT Jaipur Compare | 12 |
NIT Patna Compare | 13 |
Chandigarh University (CU) | 14 |
CET Trivandrum Compare | 15 |
Jadavpur University Compare | 16 |
MANIT Bhopal Compare | 17 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
Chandigarh University India Today Ranking 2026
Chandigarh University has been recognised for its excellence in various fields by India Today 2026, outperforming other institutes in parameters such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, as well as fostering an exceptional learning environment.
Explore the Chandigarh University latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:
| Category | 2026 |
|---|---|
| BBA | 38 |
| BCA | 44 |
| B.Arch | 25 |
| B.E. / B.Tech | 61 |
| Accounting & Commerce | 79 |
| Science | 16 |
| Mass Communication & Media | 25 |
| Fashion Design | 26 |
| Hotel / Hospitality Management | 29 |
Chandigarh University vs Other Colleges: India Today Ranking Comparison
As per the India Today 2026, Chandigarh University achieved #35 rank under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as NMIT Bangalore and KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi under the India Today 'Engineering (Private)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Chandigarh University with other leading institutes below.
Similar ranked BBA colleges by India Today
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
St. Xavier’s College Compare | 35 |
Stella Maris College Compare | 36 |
Amity University Mumbai Compare | 37 |
Chandigarh University (CU) | 38 |
Women's Christian College Compare | 39 |
The Bhopal School of Social Sciences | 40 |
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science | 41 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.Chandigarh University Outlook Ranking 2026
Chandigarh University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the Outlook-ICARE 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score.
It has been seen that within the category of 'Science', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, Chandigarh University climbed 1 rank to #39 rank in the 'Science' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.
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Chandigarh University has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the Outlook-ICARE 2026. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score.
It has been seen that within the category of 'Science', the institute's ranking has fluctuation when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, Chandigarh University climbed 1 rank to #39 rank in the 'Science' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.
The institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'BBA' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, Chandigarh University climbed 8 ranks to #22 rank in the 'BBA' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.
It has been seen that in the 'BCA' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2026, Chandigarh University's rank is #46, the same as last year's rank in the 'BCA' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.
Tabulated below are the rankings and categories from various ranking bodies:
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBA | 30 | 30 | 22 |
| BCA | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Law | – / – | 16 | – / – |
| Accounting & Commerce | 78 | 78 | 73 |
| Science | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Design | – / – | 24 | 21 |
| Hospitality & Travel | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hotel / Hospitality Management | 5 | – / – | – / – |
| Pharmacy | – / – | – / – | 6 |
Chandigarh University vs Other Colleges: Outlook Ranking Comparison
As per the Outlook-ICARE 2026, Chandigarh University achieved #13 rank under the 'Engineering (Private)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Sri Sairam Engineering College and KL College of Engineering under the Outlook-ICARE 'Engineering (Private)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of Chandigarh University with other leading institutes below.
Similar ranked BBA colleges by Outlook
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
Trinity Institute of Professional Studies | 18 |
Krupanidhi Degree College | 20 |
North Eastern Regional Institute of Management | 21 |
Chandigarh University (CU) | 22 |
Prestige Institute of Management and Research Gwalior Compare | 23 |
Seshadripuram College | 24 |
Administrative Management College | 25 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.Chandigarh University The Week Ranking 2025
Chandigarh University has been ranked well by The Week under the 'Architecture' category. Through the years, The Week rankings for Chandigarh University indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the
Chandigarh University has been ranked well by The Week under the 'Architecture' category. Through the years, The Week rankings for Chandigarh University indicate the institute's strong performance in important areas such as the Quality of Education, Conducting Impactful Research, the Expertise of Faculty members, and Overall Institutional Management. These good rankings not only prove the institute's good reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by The Week.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Commerce' category have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, Chandigarh University climbed 2 ranks to #46 rank in the 'Commerce' category by The Week ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
Explore the most recent rankings from other ranking bodies and their respective categories below.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch | – / – | – / – | 15 |
| B.E. / B.Tech | – / – | – / – | 36 |
| MBA/PGDM | – / – | 32 | – / – |
| Accounting & Commerce | – / – | 46 | 46 |
| Mass Communication & Media | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Design | – / – | 26 | 13 |
| Hospitality & Travel | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Fashion Design | – / – | 39 | 26 |
| Hotel / Hospitality Management | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Chandigarh University vs Other Colleges: The Week Ranking Comparison
According to The Week ranking 2025, Chandigarh University received #16 rank in the 'Architecture' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as HITS ERP, and Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture, Chitkara University, Chandigarh for The Week rankings under the 'Architecture' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Chandigarh University with other top institutes:
Similar ranked B.Arch colleges by The Week
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
BMS College of Architecture Compare | 12 |
NIT Hamirpur Compare | 13 |
RV College of Architecture Compare | 14 |
Chandigarh University (CU) | 15 |
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology Compare | 16 |
HITS Compare | 17 |
Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture | 18 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
Chandigarh University QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
Chandigarh University has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2027. In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2027, Chandigarh University climbed
Chandigarh University has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2027. In the 'Top Global Universities' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2027, Chandigarh University climbed 49 ranks to #526 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Asia' category have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2026, Chandigarh University climbed 11 ranks to #109 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, Chandigarh University climbed 6 ranks to #11 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | – / – | 231 | 269 |
| MBA/PGDM | – / – | – / – | 575 |
| Science | 149 | 120 | 109 |
Chandigarh University vs Other Colleges: QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison
According to the QS World University Rankings ranking 2027, Chandigarh University received #526 rank in the 'Top Global Universities' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Indore, and JNU for QS World University Rankings rankings under the 'Top Global Universities' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Chandigarh University with other top institutes:
Similar ranked B.E. / B.Tech colleges by QS World University Rankings
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|---|---|
IIT Guwahati Compare | 166 |
BITS Pilani Compare | 249 |
College of Engineering Guindy Compare | 252 |
Chandigarh University (CU) | 269 |
SRM Institute of Science and Technology Compare | 273 |
LPU Compare | 288 |
IIT BHU Compare | 332 |
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Chandigarh University (CU) Ranking 2024 FAQs
Below mentioned are Chandigarh University FAQs:
Chandigarh University is ranked nationally and internationally by various ranking bodies. It is one of the top private colleges in India. As per QS World Rankings 2024, CU ranks 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.
As per the QS World Rankings 2024, Chandigarh University has secured the 149th spot. Its ranking has significantly improved in comparison to the past two years. In 2023, the university was in 185th position and in the 271-280 band in 2022. Apart from this, the university also has a good ranking in Southern Asia. Check out the following table for the same:
Chandigarh University QS World Rankings 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia | NA | 26 | 20 |
Chandigarh Univesity has been awarded an excellent rating of ‘A+’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It has a CGPA of 3.28 which makes it one of top 5% institutes in India. The university has also made its place among India’s reputed Higher Educational Institutions (HEI).
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.
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