Creating a distinct place in the world of higher education, Chandigarh University, over the years, has established itself as one of the leading institutions in the country for higher education. With a range of courses on offer, Chandigarh University has shown consistent growth in each and every department and on national and international levels. Be it research, or support for entrepreneurial ventures or international collaborations or the field of sports, Chandigarh University, its faculty and students have delivered in various fields that has helped the varsity climb up the ladder over the course of time.
There are numerous accolades and awards
that’ve been bestowed upon Chandigarh University by various regulatory boards
or esteemed organizations. Apart from it, there are plenty of achievements by
Chandigarh University that testifies to the university’s excellence. Some of
those achievements are as follows:
- NAAC A+ Accreditation: Chandigarh University’s A+ Accreditation by
NAAC ranks it among India’s Top 5% of higher education institutions. The
National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluates and
examines all the important aspects of a HEI like quality of education,
faculty of the institute, infrastructure, etc. before accrediting an
institution. Chandigarh University’s consistent efforts to maintain the
quality of education has helped the institute maintain its prestigious
NAAC A+ Accreditation.
- QS World University Rankings: The youngest university to make the best debut
in QS World University Rankings, Chandigarh University performed
exceptionally well in fulfilling the evaluation parameters, upon which the
international publication assesses the rankings. As per the recent edition
of QS World University Rankings, Chandigarh University ranks #3 among the
Top Private HEIs in India. Globally, Chandigarh University performed among
the top 57% (56.3%) institutions and secured a place in the 801-1000
band.
- QS Asia Rankings: Before securing a place in global rankings,
Chandigarh University earned recognition as one of the leading
universities in the Asian continent. The latest edition of QS Asia Region
University Rankings 2022 ranked Chandigarh University between #271-280
amongst all Universities in the continent. On the national level,
Chandigarh University ranks among the Top 10 Public and Private
Universities in India. Reflecting upon the crucial aspects of higher
education in the region, Chandigarh University ranks #86 on Employer
Reputation; #214 on Academic Reputation; #223 on International Students;
#230 on International Faculty and #233 on Inbound & Outbound Student
Exchange as per the QS Asia Region University Rankings 2022.
- NIRF Rankings: The annual editions of NIRF Rankings have also
recorded Chandigarh University’s growth over the years. Chandigarh
university has consistently inclined the NIRF Rankings and also made its
place in the league of Top 30 universities in India. As per the NIRF
Rankings 2022 announced by the Ministry of Education, GOI, CU ranks #29
among the Top Universities in India. Categorically, Chandigarh University
ranks #40 among Top Management Institutions, #45 among Top Engineering
Institutions, #37 among Top Pharmacy Institutions and #19 among top
Architecture Institutions in the country.
- Patents, Research & Innovation: The
research endeavors undertaken by Chandigarh University have garnered
recognition and appreciation at various stages. The students and faculty
of Chandigarh University have filed 1816 patents so far, which testifies
to the research intensive environment of the institution. Apart from it,
Chandigarh university has gone a step ahead in supporting innovation and
entrepreneurial ventures of its students by establishing Technology
Business Incubator (TBI), department research groups and much more. CU’s
TBI has so far supported the initiation of 120+ startups.
- Engagement in Social & National Causes: Emphasizing one of its core values of
‘Giving’, Chandigarh University has been consistent in recognizing
societal or national causes and making contributions for the greater good.
During the 75th Independence Day celebrations week, CU joined the
#HarGharTiranga Campaign and created a Guinness World Records Title for
the largest human image of a waving flag. Also, Chandigarh university has
established the Kalpana Chawla Center for Research in Space Science &
Technology to contribute to the country’s explorations beyond the
skies.