LPU Ranked Top 200 in the World’ in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021

LPU among the only three Indian Universities ranked ‘Top 200 in the World’ in Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021. Ranked ‘2nd Highest Indian University’ in the debut year itself.

New Delhi, April 22, 2021: Lovely Professional University, one of India's leading private universities, has been ranked among the 'Top 200 universities in the World' in The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021. The University, which has participated in the rankings for the first time, was ranked at the 2nd highest position among Indian universities in its debut year itself. Only three Indian universities have found a place among the Top 200 in the rankings this year.

Lovely Professional University achieved the pole position among Indian universities, focusing on "Affordable and Clean Energy". The parameter measures universities' research related to energy, energy use and policies, and their commitment to promoting energy efficiency in the wider community. LPU is ranked 2nd in India (59th globally) in the 'Decent Work and Economic Growth' category, which measures universities' economics research, employment practices, and its students' share. LPU has also been jointly ranked 1st in India on the parameter, 'Partnership for the Goals'. The parameter looks at the broader ways in which universities support the SDGs through collaboration with other countries, promoting best practices and publication of data.

In the rankings, LPU has been placed ahead of notable Indian universities like IIT (Indore, Rourkela, Guwahati, Gandhinagar), NIT (Silchar, Tiruchirappalli), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, VIT University and many more. 

Chancellor Lovely Professional University, Mr Ashok Mittal, said, "It is a matter of great pride for us that we have debuted straight into the global top 200 list. Not many Indian universities in the past have featured in the top 200 list, and we feel proud to bring this laurel to India."

Highlights of LPU Rankings

• Tops The Impact Ranking 2021 when it comes to its focus on 'Affordable and Clean Energy' among Indian Universities (22nd globally)
• Finds the 2nd spot in India for 'Decent Work and Economic Growth. This is to measure a university's share of its students getting placements, economics research and employment practices.
• Placed ahead of universities like IIT (Indore, Rourkela, Guwahati, Gandhinagar), NIT (Silchar, Tiruchirappalli), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) and VIT University.

About Lovely Professional University

Established in 2005, Lovely Professional University (LPU) is a private university based in Jalandhar, Punjab. The university campus spreads over hundreds of acres. It offers various courses such as engineering streams, Computer Application, Hotel Management and Tourism, Architecture and Design, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Journalism, Films and Creative Arts, Law, Agriculture, Fashion Design, Physiotherapy and Paramedical Sciences well as Art and Languages.

LPU has one of the most diverse student bodies from all 28 Indian states and over 40 countries. University is known for its excellence in teaching, learning, research, internationalization, entrepreneurship, and leadership. LPU also has strong collaboration with industry to prepare graduates to be lifelong learners with strong analytical and leadership skills. 

For more information on course accreditation and other details, please visit the website.