Chandigarh University

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Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University Seal.png
MottoDiscover. Learn. Empower.
Type Private research university
Established2012 ; 13 years ago
Accreditation National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A+
Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu [ citation needed ]
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Raviraja N. Seetharam
Academic staff
100+
Students30,000+
Undergraduates 20,000+
Postgraduates 2,000+
300+
Address
NH05, Chandigarh-Ludhiana Highway
,
Gharuan, Mohali
,
Punjab
,
India

31°45′10.35″N74°35′48.71″E / 31.7528750°N 74.5968639°E / 31.7528750; 74.5968639
Campus Rural, 40 hectares (100 acres)
Colors    
Nickname CUians
Affiliations UGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU, IET
Website cuchd.in
Chandigarh University

Chandigarh University (CU) is a private university located in Gharuan village of Mohali, India. The university was established on 10 July 2012 by an act of the Punjab State Legislature. [1] It is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2(f) with the right to confer degrees as per Section 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. [2]

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Academics

Chandigarh University offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctorate degrees in engineering, management, computing, cognitive sciences, education, animation and multimedia, tourism, pharma sciences, biotechnology, architecture, commerce, legal studies, agricultural science, media studies, liberal arts, and basic sciences. [3]

Rankings

Chandigarh University's rankings draw from its official awards page and verified external sources like QS and NIRF. [4] [5] [6]

National Rankings (NIRF)

Chandigarh University ranked 20th overall among universities in NIRF 2024 by India's Ministry of Education. [7] In NIRF 2025, it improved to 19th among Indian universities (score 61.27), with rankings of 32nd in Management, 31st in Engineering, 15th in Pharmacy, 14th in Architecture & Planning, and 34th in Research Institutions. [6] [7] Earlier NIRF rankings include 27th overall in 2023 and 29th in 2022. [4]

Asia and World Rankings (QS)

Chandigarh University secured 109th in Asia and #1 among Indian private universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2025 (11th overall in India). [8] [9] It ranked 231st globally in Engineering & Technology per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with subject rankings including Social Sciences & Management at 249th, Business & Management Studies 401-450, Computer Science 301-350, Mechanical Engineering 301-350, and Electrical Engineering 401-450. [10] In QS World University Rankings 2026, it placed =575th globally (16th in India, 2nd among private universities). [11]

Subject-Specific Rankings

Hospitality & Leisure Management: #1 in India (51-100 globally, QS Subject 2024). [4]

Engineering: 11th in India (342nd globally, QS Subject 2023); NIRF 32nd (2024). [4]

Management: NIRF 36th (2024). [4]

Other Accreditations

The university holds NAAC A+ accreditation and QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating, with NBA accreditation for several engineering programs. [4] It also features in Outlook-ICARE, The Week, and India Today rankings across disciplines like engineering (top 10-20 private) and hotel management. [4]

Recognitions

Chandigarh University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). [12] Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), [13] National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT), [14] Bar Council of India (BCI), [15] Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), [16] Council of Architecture (COA), [17] National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), [18] member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU), [19] member of Computer Society of India (CSI), [20] member of International Association of Universities (IAU), [21] member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), [22] member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), member of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) [23] and member of American Chemical Society (ACS). [24]

References

  1. ↑ https://pbhe.punjab.gov.in/files/acts/Chandigarh%20Univeristy%20Act%202012.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  2. ↑ "About Chandigarh University, Punjab (CU)". www.cuchd.in. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Chandigarh University Admission, Courses Offered, Fees, Ranking, Campus Placement: AajTak Campus". www.aajtakcampus.in. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Awards and Rankings". Chandigarh University. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Chandigarh University". QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  6. 1 2 "India Rankings 2025: University". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  7. 1 2 "NIRF University Rankings 2024". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  8. ↑ "Chandigarh University Ranks 1st Among All Indian Private Universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2025". PR Newswire. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Chandigarh University Ranking 2025". Shiksha. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025". Chandigarh University. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "Chandigarh University". QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "Status of Chandigarh University". University Grants Commission. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  13. ↑ "Extension of approval for the academic year 2017-2018". All India Council for Technical Education. 30 March 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  14. ↑ "National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology approval". National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  15. ↑ "Extension of provisional temporary approval of affiliation for the academic year 2017-2018". Bar Council of India. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  16. ↑ "No Objection for starting Pharmacy courses at Chandigarh University". Pharmacy Council of India. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  17. ↑ "Extension of Approval". Council of Architecture. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  18. ↑ "Recognition order". National Council for Teacher Education. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  19. ↑ "MEMBERS | AIU". www.aiu.ac.in. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  20. ↑ "CSI INDIA". www.csi-india.org. Archived from the original on 21 April 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  21. ↑ "List of IAU Members - IAU". www.iau-aiu.net. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  22. ↑ "ACU members". www.acu.ac.uk. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  23. ↑ "Membership". www.asme.org. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  24. ↑ "American Chemical Society member lookup". www.membernumberlookup.acs.org. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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