Overview

Chandigarh University (CU) announced its performance in the QS World University Rankings 2027, achieving an overall world rank of 526, a rise of 274 positions from its 800th place in 2023, and securing the 13th position among all Indian universities, improving from 16th in the 2026 edition.

Ranking Highlights

  • Overall world rank 526 (top 2% globally) and top 1% among Indian universities.
  • Academic Reputation: 1st among Indian private universities; global rank 491, up 70 places from 561 in 2026.
  • Employer Reputation: 2nd among Indian private universities; global rank 147.
  • International Research Network: global rank 363, up 240 places from 603 in 2026, placing CU in the top 1% worldwide and among the top five Indian universities for this metric.
  • International Faculty: 3rd among Indian private universities.
  • International Student Ratio: 4th among Indian private universities.

Research Output and Intellectual Property

  • Faculty and students have authored over 24,000 research publications.
  • More than 6,000 patents have been filed, with 5,800 published and 260 granted to date.
  • In the 2024‑25 academic year, 743 patents were filed, 770 published, and 49 granted.
  • The university hosts over 560 international research network scholars.
  • Forty‑four CU faculty members are listed among the world’s top 2% scientists by the Stanford University–Elsevier database.

Industry Engagement and Placements

  • In 2025, more than 1,300 global and Indian companies visited the CU campus, resulting in over 10,000 job offers across diverse streams.
  • CU offers industry‑collaborative programmes in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Data Analytics and Fintech, in partnership with Microsoft, IBM, Intel, TCS, Virtusa, KPMG, SAS, AON, NSE, PwC, Adobe, Meta, Deloitte, Grant Thornton and NISM.

Academic Portfolio and Accreditation

  • CU provides more than 109 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes covering engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce and other fields.
  • The university holds a NAAC A+ grade, is approved by the UGC, and is the only private university in Punjab with an A+ accreditation.

Leadership Statements

  • Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, highlighted CU’s outstanding performance across multiple criteria and reaffirmed commitment to world‑class education.
  • Vice‑Chancellor Dr Raviraja N Seetharam emphasized the university’s achievements in key indicators and its extensive industry collaborations.