Chandigarh University NIRF ranking 2026
Chandigarh University is a private institution in Mohali, Punjab. Its NIRF institution ID is U-0747.
This 2026 profile uses NIRF 2025 as the latest published ranking edition. The strongest listed 2025 result is Architecture #14 with a score of 59.70. The latest edition contains 7 published categories: Architecture, Pharmacy, University, Engineering, Overall, Management and Research.
The yearly tables run from newest to oldest. A smaller rank number represents a better position, and scores are out of 100; compare scores within the same category rather than across different NIRF categories.
Only categories in which Chandigarh University has a published NIRF rank for the respective year are listed below. An omitted category means no ranking row is available on this profile for that year.
Chandigarh University NIRF 2025 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2025 is Architecture #14 with a score of 59.70. Compared with 2024, 4 improved, 1 moved to weaker positions, 1 stayed unchanged and 1 has no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 14 | 59.70 | Declined by 1 place |
| Pharmacy | 15 | 68.34 | Improved by 5 places |
| University | 19 | 61.27 | Improved by 1 place |
| Engineering | 31 | 60.46 | Improved by 1 place |
| Overall | 32 | 59.55 | No rank change |
| Management | 32 | 59.40 | Improved by 4 places |
| Research | 34 | 50.47 | First published row on this profile |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2024 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2024 is Architecture #13 with a score of 61.47. Compared with 2023, 5 improved and 1 stayed unchanged. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 13 | 61.47 | Improved by 2 places |
| University | 20 | 59.96 | Improved by 7 places |
| Pharmacy | 20 | 64.01 | Improved by 14 places |
| Engineering | 32 | 59.82 | Improved by 6 places |
| Overall | 32 | 58.30 | Improved by 13 places |
| Management | 36 | 55.71 | No rank change |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2023 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2023 is Architecture #15 with a score of 58.59. Compared with 2022, 6 improved. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 15 | 58.59 | Improved by 4 places |
| University | 27 | 54.63 | Improved by 2 places |
| Pharmacy | 34 | 54.50 | Improved by 3 places |
| Management | 36 | 55.98 | Improved by 4 places |
| Engineering | 38 | 55.20 | Improved by 7 places |
| Overall | 45 | 53.29 | Improved by 3 places |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2022 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2022 is Architecture #19 with a score of 54.49. Compared with 2021, 5 improved and 1 moved to weaker positions. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 19 | 54.49 | Declined by 3 places |
| University | 29 | 51.85 | Improved by 23 places |
| Pharmacy | 37 | 50.43 | Improved by 14 places |
| Management | 40 | 53.23 | Improved by 5 places |
| Engineering | 45 | 51.73 | Improved by 16 places |
| Overall | 48 | 50.39 | Improved by 29 places |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2021 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2021 is Architecture #16 with a score of 54.41. Compared with 2020, 2 improved and 4 have no adjacent-edition comparison. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 16 | 54.41 | First published row on this profile |
| Management | 45 | 48.57 | Improved by 6 places |
| Pharmacy | 51 | 43.33 | First published row on this profile |
| University | 52 | 46.15 | First published row on this profile |
| Engineering | 61 | 45.01 | Improved by 23 places |
| Overall | 77 | 44.62 | First published row on this profile |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2020 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2020 is Management #51 with a score of 46.40. Compared with 2019, 2 improved. Rank and score can move in different directions because the final position also depends on other institutions in the category.
| Category | Rank | Score | Change from 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 51 | 46.40 | Improved by 13 places |
| Engineering | 84 | 38.82 | Improved by 33 places |
Chandigarh University NIRF 2019 rankings
The smallest listed rank number in 2019 is Management #64 with a score of 41.86. This is the first published ranking year available on this profile.
| Category | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Management | 64 | 41.86 |
| Engineering | 117 | 34.48 |
Chandigarh University NIRF Ranking Trends (2019–2025)
The table compares the first and latest published row for each recurring category. “Latest” means the newest year in which that category appears, which may be earlier than the latest overall edition.
| Category | First listed result | Latest listed result | Net rank movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | #16 · 2021 · 54.41 | #14 · 2025 · 59.70 | Improved by 2 places |
| Pharmacy | #51 · 2021 · 43.33 | #15 · 2025 · 68.34 | Improved by 36 places |
| University | #52 · 2021 · 46.15 | #19 · 2025 · 61.27 | Improved by 33 places |
| Engineering | #117 · 2019 · 34.48 | #31 · 2025 · 60.46 | Improved by 86 places |
| Management | #64 · 2019 · 41.86 | #32 · 2025 · 59.40 | Improved by 32 places |
| Overall | #77 · 2021 · 44.62 | #32 · 2025 · 59.55 | Improved by 45 places |
Chandigarh University Placement record reported in the official submissions
These institution-reported placement figures come from the official NIRF 2025 Overall submission. Placement rate is placed students divided by graduating students; higher-studies counts are shown separately.
| Graduating batch | Programme | Graduates | Placed | Placement rate | Median salary | Higher studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | PG, 2 years | 2,242 | 1,597 | 71.2% | ₹6.50 lakh | 645 |
| 2023-24 | UG, 4 years | 3,382 | 2,669 | 78.9% | ₹7.50 lakh | 713 |
Median salary is the middle reported salary among placed graduates; it is not the highest salary. These submitted outcomes are not an independent audit by NIRFRank.
Chandigarh University Student profile in the 2025 submission
The 2025 submission reports 34,261 students across the programme groups below, including 17,471 women, 27,371 students from outside the home state, 3,512 international students and 2,625 receiving institution scholarship or fee-reimbursement support.
| Programme group | Total | Women | Outside state | International | Institution support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UG [4 Years Program(s)] | 15,481 | 7,621 | 12,928 | 1,280 | 1,838 |
| UG [3 Years Program(s)] | 9,442 | 4,863 | 6,830 | 1,621 | 229 |
| PG [2 Year Program(s)] | 5,608 | 3,152 | 4,509 | 388 | 487 |
| UG [5 Years Program(s)] | 3,510 | 1,701 | 2,927 | 212 | 55 |
| PG [6 Year Program(s)] | 150 | 79 | 130 | 8 | 13 |
| PG [1 Year Program(s)] | 70 | 55 | 47 | 3 | 3 |
Chandigarh University PhD and Sponsored Research Data
The table keeps PhD scholars, awarded doctorates and sponsored-project counts separate. A project count records reported activity; it is not a measure of project value or research impact.
| Academic year | Full-time PhD scholars | Part-time PhD scholars | PhDs awarded | Sponsored projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 914 | 371 | 186 | 160 |
| 2022-23 | — | — | 254 | 148 |
| 2021-22 | — | — | 188 | 120 |
Chandigarh University NIRF Architecture Ranking Score Breakdown
These five NIRF component scores are out of 100 and explain different parts of the published category score. They describe the selected editions and do not predict a future rank.
| Pillar | 2021 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| TLR — Teaching, Learning and Resources | 68.93 | 68.30 |
| RPC — Research and Professional Practice | 6.46 | 47.19 |
| GO — Graduation Outcomes | 82.75 | 69.26 |
| OI — Outreach and Inclusivity | 72.71 | 75.76 |
| PR — Perception | 17.26 | 15.06 |
How to interpret a missing category-year
“No published row on this profile” means only that this page's imported ranking data has no rank and score for that category and year. It does not prove that Chandigarh University was ineligible, did not participate or was excluded. Compare ranks within the same NIRF category and between published editions.
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab · NIRF ID IR-A-U-0747
At a glance
Chandigarh University is a private institution in Mohali, Punjab. Its best current NIRF result is #14 in Architecture (2025). Its official submission reports a UG placement rate of 78.9% and a ₹7.5L median annual salary for the 2023-24 graduating batch. The latest student-strength disclosure covers 34,261 students.
2023-24
2,669 / 3,382
NIRF 2025
full + part-time
NIRF Architecture journey & 2025 category scoreboard
Rank in every category published for this edition. Open any category to understand its result and movement.
ArchitectureNIRF 2025 Rank#14 Score59.70
NIRF Architecture journey
Rank #16 → #14 since 2021; score 54.41 → 59.70.
The rank line is Chandigarh University's all-India position in NIRF Architecture: #16 in 2021 to #14 in 2025. Lower is better.
Architecture 2025 summary
- Current rank
- #14
- Score (out of 100)
- 59.70
- Last year rank
- #13
- Movement vs previous
- 1
- Best rank
- #13
- Ranking trend
- Declining
PharmacyNIRF 2025 Rank#15 Score68.34
UniversityNIRF 2025 Rank#19 Score61.27
EngineeringNIRF 2025 Rank#31 Score60.46
OverallNIRF 2025 Rank#32 Score59.55
ManagementNIRF 2025 Rank#32 Score59.40
ResearchNIRF 2025 Rank#34 Score50.47
Placements — official numbers
UG placement rate 80.6% → 78.9%; latest median salary ₹7.5L. These are NIRF submission values, not marketing claims.
- 2,669 placed — 78.9% of the batch
- 713 chose higher studies
- 0 reported another outcome
Half of the 2,669 placed graduates earned above this and half earned below.
- Seven-year high
- ₹7.5L
- Placement rate
- 78.9%
Salary and placement rate, year by year
What this means: These are graduate outcomes, not staff pay. Median salary means half of placed graduates earned more and half earned less, so one unusually large offer cannot distort it like an average. The placement rate fell from 80.6% to 78.9%. The reported median salary moved from ₹5.15L in 2017-18 to ₹7.5L in 2023-24.
PG (two-year) placements
Latest three graduating batches.
Who studies here
Student strength from the NIRF 2025 submission.
Research & PhD
Research capacity behind the RPC pillar.
Where the institution spends its money
Faculty and staff salary expenditure ₹132.54 Cr → ₹272.51 Cr.
Year by year, 2017-18–2023-24
Keep these charts separate: This chart is what the institution spends, while the placement chart is what graduates earn. The salary line is the faculty and staff pay bill: ₹132.54 Cr in 2017-18 to ₹272.51 Cr in 2023-24. Latest reported library spending is ₹5.95 Cr and new lab-equipment spending is ₹27.38 Cr.
Official sources
Every deep-profile fact links back to an official NIRF submission.
The five NIRF pillars
Research (RPC) improved most: 6.5 → 47.2. Perception (PR) is the lowest latest pillar.
What the lines mean: Each line is a score out of 100: TLR covers teaching and resources, RPC research, GO graduation outcomes, OI outreach and inclusion, and PR peer perception. Chandigarh University improved most in Research (RPC) (6.5 → 47.2). Its latest strongest pillar is Outreach & Inclusivity (OI) at 75.8, while Perception (PR) is lowest at 15.1.
Questions about Chandigarh University
Ranking searches on the left, wider student questions on the right — every answer is based on the same official submissions.
Chandigarh University ranking questions
What is Chandigarh University NIRF ranking 2025?
Chandigarh University's best listed NIRF 2025 result on NIRFRank is Architecture rank #14 with a score of 59.70.
Which NIRF categories include Chandigarh University in 2025?
Chandigarh University appears in the NIRF 2025 Architecture, Pharmacy, University, Engineering, Overall, Management and Research ranking categories on this profile.
Is Chandigarh University private or government?
Chandigarh University is marked as a private institution in the NIRFRank institution registry.
Where is Chandigarh University located?
Chandigarh University is listed in Mohali, Punjab.
Students also ask
What is the median placement salary of Chandigarh University graduates?
The official submission reports a ₹7.5L median annual salary for placed UG four-year graduates in 2023-24, with 2,669 of 3,382 graduates placed (78.9%). The latest PG two-year median is ₹6.5L.
What is Chandigarh University's best NIRF category?
Architecture is its best current result at #14 in NIRF 2025, with a score of 59.70.
How many students does Chandigarh University have?
The latest official student-strength disclosure reports 34,261 students, including 27,371 from outside the state and 3,512 international students.
Is Chandigarh University improving in research?
Its NIRF RPC pillar moved from 6.5 in 2021 to 47.2 in 2025. The latest disclosure also reports 1,285 PhD scholars.
How much does Chandigarh University spend on faculty, labs and its library?
Latest reported expenditure includes ₹272.51 Cr for faculty and staff salaries, ₹27.38 Cr for new lab equipment, and ₹5.95 Cr for the library. These are institution expenses, not graduate placement salaries.
Data source: NIRF, Ministry of Education, Government of India. Ranking cards and deep-profile facts are limited to official data published through the selected 2025 edition.