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Chandigarh University is ranked by many national and international agencies such as QS, NIRF, India Today, The Week, and Outlook. The university ranked 29 among the top 200 universities by NIRF 2022 rankings in the university category, becoming the youngest university to do so. The university is also the top-ranked university in Punjab followed by Thapar Institute of Engineering Technology (TIET) which is ranked 31. Only 4 other universities in Punjab are ranked in the Top 50 list. CU has also been ranked 23 in Mass Comm. and 27 in Hotel Management by India Today ranking.

Moreover, CU has also earned ratings from QS I-Gauge and NAAC. It is now under the Top 5% of institutes in India receiving an A+ rating from NAAC. QS I-Gauge has given a ‘Diamond’ rating to Chandigarh University. Chandigarh University has shown consistent improvements in its rank throughout the years and has solidified itself as one of the premier educational institutes in India. The article provides a detailed breakdown of Chandigarh University Rankings. 

Chandigarh University Ranking Highlights

Agency Rank
QS World University Ranking 2023 by subject  342 (Engineering and Technology)
QS World University Rankings 2023

Ranked 801-1000 out of 1422 in World rankings

QS ASIA Ranking 2023  2 (Private Universities in India) 
India Today 2022 (Commerce) 98
India Today 2022 (Hotel Management)  27
NIRF 2022 48 (Overall)
29 (University)
45 (Engineering)
40 (Management)
37 (Pharmacy)
19 (Architecture)
NAAC A+ rating

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Chandigarh University Ranking: India Today 2022

India Today conduct surveys to determine the best college in India with respect to their infrastructure, faculty, environment, and resource provided to students. It's been two decades since the authority has been conducting such surveys. For the year 2022, India Today ranked colleges across 14 courses. Out of all the courses, 6 courses of Chandigarh University are featured in the lists. The table below shows the courses and corresponding departments of CU ranked by India Today in 2022:

Category Rank Department
Top Private Engineering Colleges in North India 12 University Institute of Engineering, CU
Top 30 Hotel Management Colleges of India 4 University Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management (UITHM), CU
Top Private Commerce Colleges of North India 15 University School of Business, CU
Top BBA Colleges in India 19
Top BCA Colleges in India 15 University Institute of Computing, CU
Top 25 Best Mass Communication Colleges of India 5 University Institute of Media Studies, CU

Apart from this, CU has also received Stream-wise ranking for streams like Commerce, Mass Communication, etc. by India Today. The stream-wise ranking of CU is given below: 

Ranking body Stream  Rank 
India Today 2022 Commerce 98
India Today 2022 Engineering (Private)  38
India Today 2022 Hotel Management 27
India Today 2022 Mass Communication  23

Chandigarh University Rankings: NIRF 2022 

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education. It is a methodology used by the Govt of India to rank Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India. These institutions are ranked under 11 different categories. The university in the year 2021 acquired its position in 6 categories, i.e., Overall, University, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Architecture.

As per the NIRF rankings 2022, Chandigarh University ranks 48th for its overall performance. The agency has improved in its university ranking from 52nd to 29th among the Top 200 Universities in India. In the Engineering and Management category, CU ranks at 45 and 40, respectively.

Earlier in 2021, Chandigarh University ranked 77th for its overall performance. The agency has given 52nd position to CU among the Top 200 Universities in India. This is the first time that Chandigarh University has featured in the ‘Overall’ and ‘University’ categories of NIRF. CU ranked 61 for Engineering and 45 for the Management category.

Given below is a comparative table of the NIRF rankings for the years 2022 and 2021 for Chandigarh University. The table illustrates different categories and year-wise ranking of the university:

Category NIRF Rankings 2022 NIRF Rankings 2021
Overall 48 77
University 29 52
Engineering 45 61
Management 40 45
Pharmacy 37 51
Architecture 19 16

Chandigarh University QS World Ranking by Subject 2023

Chandigarh University has been ranked at the 342 positions under the list of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023. The Institute has been ranked 801- 1000 in QS World University Rankings and has secured a score of 64.2 out of 100. The following are Chandigarh University's rankings based on the QS ranking criteria:

Parameters Scores
Overall score -
Academic Reputation 8.6
Employer Reputation 31.8
Faculty-student ratio 18.7
Citations per faculty 1.3
International Faculty ratio 24.6
International Students ratio 11.2
International Research Network 12.6
Employment Outcomes -

QS 2023 Ranking Table

Rank University Score
47 IIT Bombay 80.4
48 IIT Delhi 80.1
68 IIT Madras 77.8
82 IIT Kharagpur 76.7
85 IIT Kanpur 76.4
106 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 74.9
175 IIT Roorkee 71.4
222 IIT Guwahati 69.1
240 VIT Vellore 68.2
289 Anna University, Chennai 66
342 Chandigarh University 64.2
344 BITS Pilani 64.1
401- 450 Delhi University -
451- 500 SRM Institute of Science and Technology -

Chandigarh University QS Ranking 2023

QS Rankings is an annual publication by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The ranking agency receives approval from the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG). QS Rankings is one of the three widely-read university rankings in the world. It comprises three parts, out of which, Chandigarh University has been featured in two: 

QS World Ranking 2023- CU is ranked 3rd in Indian Private Universities Category in the QS University Ranking 2023. This has been a huge milestone for the University as CU has become the youngest university in the world to make its debut in the QS World Ranking. 

QS Asia Ranking 2023- Under the latest QS Asia Rankings 2023, Chandigarh University has been ranked 2nd among the Top Private Universities in India and ranked 185th among the Top HEIs in Asia.

QS World Rankings 2022 by subject: Chandigarh University ranks 601-650 worldwide for its CSE programs. In India, CU ranks at 4th among all the private universities for the CSE program. Also, Chandigarh University is ranked as the Top Private University in India under the ‘Global Employer Reputation’ category. The university has placed itself just after the 5 IITs among all the HEIs. 

Note: The employer Reputation category is referred to at least one university in the city producing excellent graduates.

Chandigarh University Ranking: Outlook 2022

In partnership with ICARE, Outlook ranks India’s Best Private Universities in North India and Punjab. These rankings can be considered to make an informed choice for admission. Outlook Ranking for 2023 is not released yet apart from the MBA category. CU has been ranked 10th in the Best B-School category. We have provided The Outlook 2022 ranking below for reference:

  • Ranked 1st Among Private Universities in North India
  • Ranked 1st Among Private Universities in Punjab
  • Ranked 2nd in India for Infrastructure And Facilities Among Private Universities
  • Ranked 5th Among India's Best Private Universities

Chandigarh University QS I-Gauge Ratings  

QS I-Gauge is a rating system based on QS expertise, experience, and reputation of the college. QS I-Gauge rates any college or university after the analysis of educational practices and international standards of the institute. Chandigarh University received a ‘Diamond’ rating from QS I-Gauge based on QS World Rankings in 2020. The rating is valid till September 4, 2023. The University has also received a ‘Platinum’ rating from this agency for its UIMS and UILS departments. The ratings are valid till September 11, 2023, for both departments.

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY IS BEST

“The college is the best in terms of infrastructure, faculty, facilities, Student-management relation. The hostel facilities are also best in class. The most attractive and best part of this college is the academic structure and placement offers that they are way way better than other colleges.”

-Teja Kumar Reddy

Chandigarh University FAQs

Ques. Has Chandigarh University received any worldwide ranking?

Ans. Chandigarh University has ranked 185 bands in the overall category among all universities in Asia by QS Asia Rankings 2022. The leading University has now achieved a ‘Diamond’ Rating from QS I-Guage Ratings based on globally recognized QS World Rankings. 

Ques. What is the NIRF score and position of Chandigarh University in 2022?

Ans. NIRF listing in 2022 has been released yet. Moreover, Chandigarh University has been ranked #48 in the overall category and 29th in the University Category. 

Ques. Has Chandigarh University received any rank apart from NIRF recently?

Ans. CU has been ranked by The Outlook as the 10th best B-School in India. Chandigarh University has also received several rankings from International Ranking bodies such as the QS World Ranking and QS Asia rankings.

Ques. Is Chandigarh University a NAAC-accredited institution?

Ans. Chandigarh University has been ranked amongst Top 5% institutions of India for being accredited by NAAC with A+ rating. The A+ grade has positioned the University among India’s most elite and prestigious Higher Educational Institutions (HEI). 

Ques. What is the NAAC score of Chandigarh University? 

Ans. Chandigarh University has been awarded A+ rating by National Assessment and Accredition Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.28. This makes chandigarh University among the top 5% institutes in India. 

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Indiatoday Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by India Today is 12 out of 69 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 12 out of 62 colleges in India in 2022. Chandigarh University Mass Communications ranking by India Today is 23 out of 47 colleges in India in 2022 and it was 23 out of 47 colleges in India in 2021.

India Today
Stream / Category2023 Ranking2022 Ranking2021 Ranking
Mass Communications
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#23  out of 47 in  India 2022
#1st in Chandigarh
#23  out of 47 in  India 2021
#1st in Chandigarh
Overall
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#12  out of 69 in  India 2023
#12  out of 62 in  India 2022
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The Week Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by The Week is 28 out of 85 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 32 out of 81 colleges in India in 2022. Chandigarh University Commerce ranking by The Week is 47 out of 93 colleges in India in 2022 and it was 45 out of 50 colleges in India in 2020.

The Week
Stream / Category2025 Ranking2024 Ranking2023 Ranking
Mass Communications
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#13  out of 29 in  India 2024
#12  out of 29 in  India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
Hotel Management
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#15  out of 69 in  India 2024
#1st in Chandigarh
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B.Tech
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#37  out of 131 in  India 2025
#12  out of 245 in  India 2024
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Overall
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#28  out of 85 in  India 2023

NIRF Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by NIRF is 2 out of 100 colleges in India in 2026 and it was 7 out of 10 colleges in India in 2024. Chandigarh University Architecture ranking by NIRF is 15 out of 30 colleges in India in 2023 and it was 19 out of 30 colleges in India in 2022.

NIRF
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Academics
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#60  out of 100 in  India 2026
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Research
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#7  out of 10 in  India 2024
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Internationalisation
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#34  out of 4 in  India 2024
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Pharmacy
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#34  out of 125 in  India 2023
#2nd in Chandigarh
Architecture
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#15  out of 30 in  India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
B.Tech
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#38  out of 200 in  India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
MBA
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#36  out of 125 in  India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh
Overall
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#45  out of 200 in  India 2023
#2nd in Chandigarh

Outlook Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by Outlook is 3 out of 50 colleges in India in 2022 and it was 13 out of 50 colleges in India in 2020. Chandigarh University Architecture ranking by Outlook is 7 out of 30 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 6 out of 30 colleges in India in 2023.

Outlook
Stream / Category2025 Ranking2024 Ranking2023 Ranking
Design
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#22  out of 25 in  India 2023
Mass Communications
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#10  out of 35 in  India 2024
#9  out of 35 in  India 2023
Fashion Design
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#24  out of 25 in  India 2024
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Architecture
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#7  out of 30 in  India 2024
#6  out of 30 in  India 2023
Law
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#16  out of 30 in  India 2024
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Science
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#55  out of 105 in  India 2025
#40  out of 100 in  India 2024
#40  out of 100 in  India 2023

IIRF Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by IIRF is 16 out of 160 colleges in India in 2024 and it was 23 out of 171 colleges in India in 2023. Chandigarh University Hotel Management ranking by IIRF is 42 out of 75 colleges in India in 2023.

IIRF
Stream / Category2024 Ranking2023 Ranking2022 Ranking
Hotel Management
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#42  out of 75 in  India 2023
#3rd in Chandigarh
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Overall
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#16  out of 160 in  India 2024
#23  out of 171 in  India 2023
#25  out of 161 in  India 2022
BCA
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#14  out of 100 in  India 2022

TOI Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by The Times Of India is 7 out of 10 colleges in India in 2024. Chandigarh University MBA ranking by The Times Of India is 8 out of 15 colleges in India in 2021 and it was 9 out of 15 colleges in India in 2020.

The Times Of India
Stream / Category2024 Ranking2021 Ranking2020 Ranking
Innovation
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#7  out of 10 in  India 2024
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#7  out of 10 in  India 2024
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MBA
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#8  out of 15 in  India 2021
#9  out of 15 in  India 2020
Overall
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#7  out of 10 in  India 2024
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NIRF Innovation Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by National Institutional Ranking Framework Innovation is 11 out of 312 colleges in India in 2023.

National Institutional Ranking Framework Innovation
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#11  out of 312 in  India 2023
#1st in Chandigarh

QS Ranking

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by QS World University is 691-700 out of 1400 colleges in India in 2025 and it was 751-760 out of 1498 colleges in India in 2024.

QS World University
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#691-700  out of 1400 in  India 2025
#751-760  out of 1498 in  India 2024
#801  out of 1400 in  International 2023

QS I-GAUGE Rating

Chandigarh University Overall ranking by QS I-GAUGE is out of colleges in India in 2025 and it was out of colleges in India in 2024.

QS I-GAUGE
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Gold
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56
Diamond
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Diamond
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Diamond
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Diamond
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Diamond

Collegedunia Ranking

Chandigarh University B.Tech ranking by Collegedunia.com is 0 out of 0 colleges in India in 2023.

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#1st in Chandigarh
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#83  out of 608 in  India 2024
#2nd in Chandigarh
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