Rajya Sabha Member and Chancellor of Chandigarh University Satnam Singh Sandhu celebrated the success of QS Asia University Rankings with officials and students.
The glory of Chandigarh University is once again intact. The university is once again one of the top universities in Asia. In the 2025 QS Asian University Rankings released by QS, a London university ranking agency, the school rose 29 places and ranked 120th among all Asian universities.
Chandigarh University has performed well in this year’s prestigious QS Asia rankings, ranking first among all private universities in India. Chandigarh University has taken a big step to join the top 120 universities in Asia and not only this, the university has maintained its 11th position among public and private universities.
IIT Delhi ranks 44th
IIT Delhi is ranked 44th among Indian universities and Chandigarh University has emerged as the number one private university in India in the QS Asia Ranking 2025. With this success, Chandigarh University has now joined the ranks of elite institutions like IIT, IISc and JNU. It is already ahead of many famous IITs and NITs. Apart from this, Chandigarh University also lags behind international universities in China, Japan, South Korea and many other Asian countries.
With strong performance across most indicators, Chandigarh University is ranked 120th in Asia, up 29 places from 149th last year. Apart from outperforming many IITs and NITs, Chandigarh University also lags behind many international universities in the QS Asia Ranking 2025. Furthermore, it became the youngest university among all public and private universities in India to feature in the top rankings.
11 performance indicators improved
The university is ranked based on employer reputation, international faculty ratio, international research network, international student ratio, academic reputation, faculty-to-student ratio, outbound exchange students, inbound exchange students, number of papers per faculty member, number of citations per paper and employees, etc. 11 The performance indicator ranking universities with doctorates has seen its overall score improve from 32.3 in 2024 to 52.5 in 2025. Overall, Chandigarh University has improved its scores on most performance indicators.
Chandigarh University’s overall score has improved from 32.3 points in 2024 to 52.5 points this year (2025). Chandigarh University’s overall score in the QS Asia rankings has increased significantly by 62%. Chandigarh University moved up three spots to 56th in terms of employer reputation. Its score improves from 68.8 in 2024 to 90.5 in 2025. The university’s academic reputation ranking rose 22 spots to 119th, with its score rising from 28.6 in 2024 to 54.2 in 2025.
Likewise, CU moved up 11 spots to 65th in terms of international faculty ratio. The international student ratio increased by 13 places, ranking 114th; the teacher-student ratio increased by 45 places, ranking 199th in Asia. Furthermore, Chandigarh University is ranked 206th in Inbound Exchange Students and International Studies Network and 218th in Outbound Exchange Students. The university ranks among the top higher education institutions in terms of the number of papers per faculty member, the number of citations per paper and the number of employees with PhDs.
It’s a proud moment: Prime Minister Satnam Singh
Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University and Member of Parliament, said on this achievement: “It is truly a sign that Chandigarh University is recognized as one of the top universities in Asia and the largest continent of the world. A proud moment. “It has moved up 29 places. and ranks 120th among higher education institutions. “
He further said: “Chandigarh University is also ranked first among all private universities in India, which is indeed a great achievement. “We see Chandigarh University rising from 271-280th position in 2022 to 2025 The 120th position, an increase of about 160 positions. “With 162 universities, the largest number in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, India has once again surpassed China in terms of representation of higher education institutions in this prestigious international ranking,” he said. “
“This reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong commitment to transforming India’s education landscape in recent years,” Prime Minister Sandhu said. He further said, “Chandigarh University students and faculty have applied for more than 4,300 patents in various fields. “More than 3,000 international students from 65 countries study at Chandigarh University and more than 2,000 students of the university have passed The university’s international academic exchange program visits renowned universities across the globe to further their studies. “
He further said: “The latest QS Asia University Rankings show that we have made progress in almost all areas compared with previous years. This achievement demonstrates our strong commitment to the areas of excellence measured by the rankings. “Such a ranking not only Just numbers, they reflect the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students. “
We are committed to quality education: Sandhu, Senior Director
MP Sandhu said: “They highlighted our dedication to cutting-edge research, our success in preparing graduates for impactful careers, and our ability to deliver transformative learning experiences. “We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation, moving forward with the same passion and determination. “We will continue to improve all areas including research impact, R&D, education, employment, sustainable development, international positioning and collaboration between universities and industry,” he further said.
Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu cut the cake to celebrate the success of Chandigarh University.
Chandigarh University Senior Director Deepinder Singh Sandhu said the continuous improvement in national and international rankings reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to providing quality education to promising students. Thanks to the education-centric policies of the Modi government, India has made significant progress on the global education map in the past 10 years. In recent years, India has emerged as the global education hub of the world and has become one of the most popular destinations for higher education.
He said that earlier this year, Chandigarh University was among the top 20 universities in the country in the NIRF rankings 2024 and now the university’s stunning rise in the new QS Asian University Rankings 2025 is another extremely positive sign for Chandigarh Achievement University. Despite increasing competition, our domestic and global rankings continue to improve. “This is yet another testament to the work we are doing to ensure that Chandigarh University remains the university of choice for outstanding researchers, teachers and students seeking excellence that matches their ambitions,” he said.
Commenting on the success of the institute, Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Senior Director, Chandigarh University said, “Chandigarh University is the youngest university to make it into the top 200 in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. “Hence, we are among the top 20 universities in the QS Asia University Rankings 2023. The continued rise in the Asian University Rankings demonstrates that Chandigarh University is one of the leading universities in India and Asia. “
He further added: “Chandigarh University has enhanced its position among Asia’s best performing universities, rising 20 places in the new QS University Rankings, a testament to our commitment to transforming ideas into real impact capabilities. “Our success in this year’s QS Asia University Rankings further highlights the fact that we at Chandigarh University provide the highest quality educational experience, nurturing and challenging our students through excellence in a research-intensive global education. “
