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Chitkara University is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, Chitkara University ranked in the #101-150 under the 'Overall' category.
Chitkara University is one of India’s top institutes. Eminent national & international ranking bodies have acknowledged it as a leading institute. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #78 in the University category, #89 under Engineering, #78 under Management, #16 under Pharmacy, and #38 under Architecture & Planning. Talking about the international rankings, the QS World Rankings 2025 has awarded rank #1201-1400 to Chitkara University. The institute is ranked as one of the best institutes for its top class faculty. The article mentioned in this space covers all the details you need if you are interested in Chitkara University rankings.
7th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->7th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->4th Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Punjab in 2025->As per the overall score, Chitkara 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. It is observable that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, Chitkara University's rank is #101, the same as last year's ran
As per the overall score, Chitkara 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. It is observable that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown stability in trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, Chitkara University's rank is #101, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
One can observe that within the category of 'University', the institute's ranking has scaled up when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, Chitkara University climbed 12 ranks to #78 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
The institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, Chitkara University climbed 5 ranks to #89 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.
The institute's ranks in the 'Management' category; have shown a fluctuation when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, Chitkara University fell 24 ranks to #78 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking.
Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | 92 | 94 | 89 |
| Business & Management Studies | – / – | – / – | 116 |
| Science | – / – | 90 | 78 |
According to the NIRF ranking 2025, Chitkara University received #101-150 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as AIIMS Bhopal, and AIIMS Jodhpur for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Overall 2025 | ||
| Chitkara University | 101-150 | ||
| MMMUT Gorakhpur | 99 | ||
| AIIMS Bhubaneswar | 100 | ||
| AIIMS Bhopal | 101-150 | ||
| AIIMS Jodhpur | 101-150 | ||
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
NIT Raipur  Compare | 86 |
Vel Tech Compare | 87 |
Andhra University College of Engineering | 88 |
Chitkara University | 89 |
College of Engineering Compare | 90 |
SRU Compare | 91 |
Panjab University Compare | 93 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Chitkara University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Times Higher Education 2023. In the 'Impact' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, Chitkara University fell 100 ranks to #301 rank in the 'Impact' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Check the table below for more details about the Chitkara U
Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, Chitkara University is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the Times Higher Education 2023. In the 'Impact' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, Chitkara University fell 100 ranks to #301 rank in the 'Impact' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Check the table below for more details about the Chitkara University ranking 2023:
According to the Times Higher Education ranking 2023, Chitkara University received #301–400 rank in the 'Impact' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as Manipal University, and Amity University Gurugram for Times Higher Education rankings under the 'Impact' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Chitkara University with other top institutes:
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Impact 2023 | ||
| Chitkara University, Chandigarh | 301–400 | ||
| Shoolini University | 101–200 | ||
| KIIT - Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | 201–300 | ||
| Manipal University | 301–400 | ||
| Amity University Gurugram | 301–400 | ||
Based on the rankings from India Today, Chitkara University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'University (Private)' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, Chitkara University fell 1 rank to #15 rank in the 'University (Private)' category by the India Today ranki
Based on the rankings from India Today, Chitkara University outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'University (Private)' category, the institute's ranks have displayed instability in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2025, Chitkara University fell 1 rank to #15 rank in the 'University (Private)' category by the India Today ranking. Throughout the preceding two years, the rank has oscillated but is currently stable.
Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | – / – | 67 | 62 |
| Science | 15 | – / – | – / – |
Chitkara University secured #15 rank in the 'University (Private)' category of India Today 2025 rankings. Its status is comparable to top institutions such as Maharishi Markandeshwar University and GLA University Mathura. Check out how Chitkara University compares to other top-ranked universities year by year.
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | University (Private) 2025 | ||
| Chitkara University | 15 | ||
| IFHE Hyderabad - ICFAI Foundation For Higher Education | 13 | ||
| MRIIRS Faridabad | 14 | ||
| Maharishi Markandeshwar University | 16 | ||
| GLA University Mathura | 17 | ||
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology Compare | 59 |
KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi Compare | 60 |
Jain University Engineering Bangalore Compare | 61 |
Chitkara University | 62 |
DYPCOE Akurdi Pune Compare | 63 |
Christ University Kengeri Campus Compare | 65 |
Muffakham Jah | 66 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
Chitkara University has been ranked well by the Outlook under the 'State Private University' category. Through the years, the Outlook rankings for Chitkara University indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial 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 positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evalua
Chitkara University has been ranked well by the Outlook under the 'State Private University' category. Through the years, the Outlook rankings for Chitkara University indicate the institute's strong performance in crucial 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 positive reputation but also highlight its excellence across diverse domains, evaluated against the standards established by the Outlook.
It has been seen that within the category of 'Science', the institute's ranking has steadiness when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, Chitkara University's rank is #59, the same as last year's rank in the 'Science' category by the Outlook-ICARE ranking.
Find below the latest rankings and category breakdowns from several ranking bodies.
| Category | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 59 | 59 |
As per the Outlook 2024 rankings, Chitkara University achieved a rank #3 in the 'State Private University' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), and Chandigarh University under the Outlook 'State Private University' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of Chitkara University with other leading institutes below.
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: Outlook Ranking 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | State Private University 2024 | ||
| Chitkara University | 3 | ||
| O.P. Jindal Global University | 1 | ||
| Amity University Noida | 2 | ||
| Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) | 4 | ||
| Chandigarh University | 5 | ||
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
Bishop Heber College Compare | 55 |
Patna Women's College | 56 |
St. Xavier’s College Ranchi Compare | 58 |
Chitkara University | 59 |
AMU Compare | 61 |
Lakshmibai College | 62 |
Poornima University Compare | 63 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
The Week has categorized Chitkara University under the 'University (Overall)' category, granting it an overall good score. Also, the institute has received notable rankings; surpassing the performance of numerous other universities. Find the Chitkara University ranking 2023 in the following table:
As per The Week ranking 2023, Chitkara University has secured rank #40 and Maharishi Markandeshwar University has been ranked at #41. Check The Week’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | University (Overall) 2023 | ||
| Chitkara University, Chandigarh | 40 | ||
| Bharati Vidyapeeth | 38 | ||
| Bharati Vidyapeeth | 38 | ||
| Maharishi Markandeshwar University | 41 | ||
| EFLU Hyderabad | 42 | ||
| Category | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | 22 | 19 |
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
MIT-WPU, Pune Compare | 17 |
GL Bajaj Noida Compare | 18 |
K J Somaiya School of Engineering Compare | 18 |
Chitkara University | 19 |
IMS Engineering College | 19 |
Amity University Lucknow Compare | 20 |
UEM Jaipur Compare | 21 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, Chitkara University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Asia' category have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Chitkara University climbed 50 ranks to #501 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
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Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, Chitkara University outperformed various other institutes, securing a higher position. The rankings of the institute in the 'Asia' category have demonstrated an increasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2024, Chitkara University climbed 50 ranks to #501 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings.
The rankings of the institute in the 'Southern Asia' category have displayed an increasing trend when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2024, Chitkara University climbed 2 ranks to #143 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings.
Candidates can review the table below for the Chitkara University QS World University Rankings:
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Science | 399 |
In the latest QS World University Rankings 2024 ranking, Chitkara University has achieved rank #501-550, while the Jamia Hamdard University has been ranked at #501-550. Refer to the table below for the QS World University Rankings's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.
| Chitkara University vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| College Name | Asia 2024 | ||
| Chitkara University, Chandigarh | 501-550 | ||
| NIT Surathkal | 451-500 | ||
| Osmania University | 451-500 | ||
| Jamia Hamdard University | 501-550 | ||
| KLE University | 501-550 | ||
| College | Ranking |
|---|---|
Banaras Hindu University Compare | 203 |
Jadavpur University Compare | 211 |
University of Hyderabad Compare | 239 |
Saveetha University Compare | 266 |
Alagappa University Compare | 285 |
Chitkara University | 399 |
The value are of the latest years available with Shiksha.
| Ranked by | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlook | 59 | 59 | - |
| India Today | 15 | - | - |
| NIRF | - | 90 | 78 |
| QS World University Rankings | - | - | 399 |
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