Chitkara University ranked among India’s Top 10 Universities in IIRF India Rankings 2026

Chitkara University has secured leading positions across multiple disciplines in the IIRF India Rankings 2026, including a Top 10 national ranking in the Overall University category alongside strong performances in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Pharmacy, Nursing, Hotel Management, Journalism & Mass Communication and Business Administration.

The University has been ranked 9th in India overall, while also securing the 1st position in the State and 2nd in the North Zone. In Engineering, Chitkara University is ranked 22nd in India, 2nd in the State and 9th in the North Zone. Design has secured the 18th position in India and 1st in the State, while Architecture is ranked 9th in India and 1st in the State.

Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-Founder, Chitkara University, said, “These rankings acknowledge the consistent efforts of our faculty, students, staff, alumni and industry partners. At Chitkara University, we remain committed to providing meaningful learning experiences that combine academic quality with strong industry relevance, while preparing students to succeed in an evolving professional landscape.”

The University has also been recognised as the No. 1 BBA College in Punjab. In Nursing, it is ranked 33rd in India, 2nd in the State and 6th in the North Zone. Pharmacy has secured the 14th position in India, 1st in the State and 4th in the North Zone. Hotel Management is ranked 34th in India and 3rd in the State, while Journalism & Mass Communication has secured the 23rd position in India and 4th in the State.

The IIRF India Rankings 2026 assess institutions across a broad range of academic disciplines and evaluation parameters. Chitkara University continues to focus on academic quality, industry relevance and student success across its academic offerings.