To which university tier does Chandigarh University and LPU belong to? What is their rank in India?

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    Nidhi Singh | Contributor-Level 7

    6 months ago

    I don't know the exact numbers,  but I know this university is doing really well. It got ranked 120th in Asia in QS University Rankings 2025 and was named #1 private university in India. It even made it to the Top 231 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

    In India, it secured 20th place in NIRF 2024 and even won the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) trophy, awarded by President Droupadi Murmu. The university is growing fast because of good education, modern labs, and industry tie-ups.

    What makes it special is that students don't just study from books; they do real projects. The university focuses on

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    Dr. Amit Verma | Contributor-Level 8

    3 years ago
    This kind of ranking is not carried out at all. However, Chandigarh University is graded A+ by NAAC and QS ranking. The university is consistently ranked as one of the best private universities in the country.
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    Niteshwar Singh

    3 months ago

    Both Chandigarh University (CU) and Lovely Professional University (LPU) are considered Tier 2 private universities in India, offering strong infrastructure, diverse programs, and growing placement records.

    As per the NIRF 2023 rankings:

    • Chandigarh University ranked 38th in Engineering and 32nd overall in India.
    • LPU ranked 50th in Engineering and 45th overall

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    Vandana Aggarwal | Contributor-Level 6

    3 months ago

    Chandigarh University is considered in Tier 1 universities in India. The university is a popular private university and has been gaining recognition in recent years in every aspect. The university has shown fast growth. 

    In the QS World University Rankings 2026, CU has made a proud leap, reaching #575 globally and becoming the 2nd best private university in India. 

    The university also secured the MAKA trophy awarded by President Droupadi Murmu and has been also ranked No. 1 private university in India as per the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 and got the 20th spot in NIRF Rankings 2024. The university also sets a benchmark fo

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    Kiran Gupta

    2 months ago

    Chandigarh University falls under the Tier 1 private universities in India, but is steadily climbing toward Tier 1 because of its remarkable growth. It's one of the youngest universities to gain national and international recognition. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, CU secured an impressive 20th position among all Indian universities.

    It was also ranked #1 among private universities in India and 120th in Asia by the QS World University Rankings 2025, which is a big achievement. CU is known for its practical learning, global tie-ups, modern infrastructure, and student-focused approach.

    From industry-oriented programs to world-class labs and in

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    Saranjeet Kaur

    3 years ago
    Many national and international organizations, including QS, NIRF, India Today, The Week, and Outlook, have ranked Chandigarh University. In 2021, the university was included in the NIRF's Overall and University categories for the first time. It is India's the newest university to be rated by NIRF. Chandigarh University is ranked as India's Best Emerging University by The Week. The institution is ranked among the Top 20 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India, both public and private, according to QS Rankings 2021. The university is placed seventh among India's Top 25 Young Universities. It is placed 10th among the country's Top
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    Vijay Thakur

    3 months ago

    Hi, I don't know about LPU, but yes, I can really tell you about Chandigarh University. The university is recognised as a Tier-1 Indian University, which has achieved all key national and international rankings.

    This private university tops the QS World University Rankings 2026 and has also won the MAKA trophy from President Droupadi Murmu, as well as ranked 20th in NIRF 2024

    The university Engineering department also fetched the first position from among private institutions and the 11th position in India in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 under Engineering & Technology, #231. Moreover, India Today ranked this universit

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    DISHA RANI | Guide-Level 13

    5 years ago
    Chandigarh University has been ranked A+ BY NAAC. Ranked 3rd among top private universities of India. Ranked 7th in Top 25 Young Universities of India. Ranked 10th Among Top 50 Private State Universities of India. National Award for the highest Number of Companies Limca Book of Records (2017). For more details visit www.cuchd.in.
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    Khushal Arora | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello!
    I am not so aware about CU, Being an Alumni of LPU, I can just comment on LPU. By doing continuous efforts, LPU has been awarded several ranks and accreditation. LPU is a renowned university and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), a statutory body of the Government of India. It has other accreditation also like Association Of Indian Universities (AIU), Council Of Architecture (COA), National Council For Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council Of India (PCI), Indian Council Of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Bar Council Of India (BCI), The Institution Of Engineers (India), Institute Of Town Planners, India (I
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    konatham Abhishek HeLpINg HaNd FiRsT | Scholar-Level 16

    5 years ago
    Hello, There is no official ranking system from any government body in India which gives rankings based on the tier system in India. Chandigarh University has been ranked A+ by NAAC and is one of the fastest-growing university in Asia as well as one of the best university in North India. All the best.

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