PHAGWARA: Lovely Professional University (LPU) has emerged as a frontrunner in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, securing the 9th position among all the Top Universities in India. This ranking is amongst all government (including IITs & NITs) and Private institutions of India.
This significant leap from the 25th position last year to the top 10 spots is a testament to LPU's dedication to excellence across various domains, including infrastructure, diversity, academics, innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. The university's global ranking is within the range of 601-800, showcasing a remarkable improvement from the previous year.
LPU Chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, said we are extremely proud of this achievement. LPU is looking forward to bridging the educational gaps and entering India's Top 3 universities in the coming future.
This ranking assesses universities based on 5 major categories: teaching: the learning environment, research: the volume, income, and reputation of research, research quality: the impact, strength, excellence, and influence of research, international outlook: The staff, students, and research and industry sector: the income and patents.
LPU also secured a position among the top 200 universities globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024. In the category of quality education, LPU has achieved a remarkable global ranking of 19 and is the second-highest ranked university in India alongside both government and private institutions.