QS Asia University Rankings 2025: Chandigarh University bags 1st position among India’s private universities

NEW DELHI : Chandigarh University (CU) has reclaimed its status as India’s top private university, as per the QS Asia University Rankings 2025. Surpassing many of the country’s prestigious institutions, including several IITs and NITs, the university now ranks at 120th position among the top HEIs in Asia, the CU statement said.

Previously, CU was ranked at 149th position in QS World University Rankings 2024. However, the university has positioned itself firmly among the nation’s top institutions, ranking 1st among India’s private universities and 11th overall among all Indian universities,” CU statement adds.

Moreover, the university’s success extends internationally surpassing universities from China, Japan, and South Korea. Additionally, CU holds the distinction of being the youngest Indian institution to reach this rank among the public and private Indian universities.

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QS Asia University Rankings 2025: Chandigarh University

The university’s impressive scores across QS’s performance indicate a score of 90.5 in employer reputation; 72.4 in international faculty ratio; 55.9 in international research network; 54.4 in international student ratio; 54.2 in academic reputation, and 52.9 in faculty-student ratio.

These metrics highlight CU’s sustained excellence across academic standards, faculty quality, and global reputation.

According to the CU statement, India’s representation in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 has reached a new high, driven by strides in research, innovation, and academic standards across the nation. With 162 Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) featured, including 21 new entries, India now stands as the most represented country in Asia, surpassing China’s 145 and Japan’s 105 institutions.

As per the QS Asia University Rankings 2025 report, 6,278 universities from 25 countries on 11 key performance indicators, highlight India’s prominence in the region.

“As Indian institutions such as CU continues to rise in rankings, India’s potential as a hub for world-class education and innovation becomes ever more evident. CU’s achievements exemplify this shift, contributing to India’s reputation as a leader in higher education across Asia,” the CU statement adds.

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