How does Chandigarh University's ranking in QS World University Rankings 2026 compare with older established universities in India?
By moving up from the 691–700 band last year to 575 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, Chandigarh University has truly shocked a lot of people. That's a 125-rank increase in a single year. This kind of advancement is extremely uncommon for a private university in India. CU is now ranked secon
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According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, Chandigarh University has had remarkable progress. In just one year, it rose 125 points from the 691–700 band in 2025 to 575 internationally! CU is now ranked second among private universities and sixteenth overall among Indian universities. A sign
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