Chandigarh University Ranked 1st in QS Asia Rankings 2026

Chandigarh University Tops India's Private Universities in QS Asia Rankings

Chandigarh, Punjab ESTD 2012

Chandigarh University ranks as India's #1 Private University for Three Years in a Row in QS Asia Rankings

As India’s representation in the global higher education landscape continues to grow, Chandigarh University once again emerged as a marker of sustainable institutional development by securing the #1 position among India’s private universities under the QS Asia Rankings 2026.

Along with the three-year streak at the top, Chandigarh University has also exhibited consistent growth in overall Asia rankings by securing #109 rank in Asia. Chandigarh University’s consistent top placement among private universities aligns with broader national trends of strengthening higher education quality and global competitiveness.

Consistent Rise in Asia Rankings

From being the youngest Asian university to breaking into QS Asia Rankings to retaining #1 position among private universities in India, CU's journey in the QS Asia rankings through the years reflects marked and significant upward movement in ratings:

2026: #109 in Asia; #1 among all private universities in India

2025: #120 in Asia; #1 among all private universities in India

2024: #149 in Asia; #1 in India for private universities

2023: #185 in Asia; #2 among all private universities in India

2022: Debut in Asian University rankings, ranking in the #271-280 range and among the top 7 private universities in India.

A Rapidly Emerging University in Asian Higher Education Landscape

Chandigarh University, since its inclusion in the QS Asia University Rankings in 2022, has moved up over 160 places in a relatively short period of time indicating significant development of the institution particularly around academic reputation, employer perception, faculty-staff ratio and research output.

This movement, in a region characterized by strong competition, is seen as an ability to meet international standards and to make investments in learning, research and innovation to improve.

Greater Context of India’s Higher Education Sector

Over the years, higher educational institutions in India have showcased a positive growth trajectory in representation on regional and global levels. While this highlights the country’s focus on investments in internationalization and excellence in higher education, it also indicates Chandigarh University’s sustained growth over the years, which reflects the evolving contribution of private institutions to India’s higher educational landscape, particularly in research, innovation and employability outcomes.