LPU Ranking 2026: NIRF, The Week, Outlook, India Today, QS Ranking
- Phagwara , Punjab
- (506 Reviews)
- 3.9 (506 Reviews)
Lovely Professional University (LPU) continues to strengthen its academic and research reputation, with significant improvements in national and global rankings. LPU Jalandhar has been ranked among the top universities in India and globally by prestigious ranking frameworks such as NIRF, QS, THE, ARIIA, SCIMAGO, and World University Rankings.
According to the World University Rankings 2026, LPU has secured the 5th position in India, competing alongside premier IITs, NITs, and central universities, while being placed in the 601–800 band globally.
LPU has also maintained a strong position in The Impact Rankings 2025, where it has been ranked 2nd in India and 48th globally.
The university has further received recognition in Times Higher Education Rankings, QS Rankings, and ARIIA Rankings, proving its strength in innovation, research, and sustainable development.
NIRF Rankings 2025
As per the NIRF Rankings 2025, LPU has improved its position across multiple categories among government and private universities in India.
| Ranking Organisation | Category | Rank Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University Rank | 31 |
| NIRF | Pharmacy Rank | 13 |
| NIRF | Agriculture & Allied Sectors | 17 |
| NIRF | Architecture & Planning | 24 |
| NIRF | Law Rank | 26 |
| NIRF | Research Rank | 40 |
| NIRF | Management Rank | 44 |
| NIRF | Engineering Rank | 48 |
| NIRF | Innovation | 11–50 Band |
World University Rankings 2026
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Ranked 5th in India among top universities (including IITs, NITs & central universities).
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Placed in the 601–800 band globally.
The Impact Rankings 2025
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2nd in India amongst all universities (Govt. & Private).
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48th globally for overall impact performance.
Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings
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Ranked 5th in India among all government and private institutions.
World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI)
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Ranked 4th in India.
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Ranked 109th globally.
QS World University Rankings 2026
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31st in India, placed in the 901–950 band globally.
Subject-wise QS Rankings:
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Pharmacy & Pharmacology – 9th in India, 251–300 globally.
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Mathematics – 19th in India, 501–600 globally.
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Chemistry – 19th in India, 451–500 globally.
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Natural Sciences – 13th in India, 451–500 globally.
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Biological Sciences – 20th in India, 601–650 globally.
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Agriculture & Forestry – 6th in India, 301–350 globally.
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Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering – 18th in India, 501–575 globally.
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Computer Science & Information Systems – 22nd in India, 551–600 globally.
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Social Sciences & Management – 14th in India, 401–450 globally.
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Engineering & Technology – 15th in India, 308 globally.
QS World University Rankings 2025 (Sustainability)
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24th in India, 749th globally (Overall).
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29th in India, 700th globally (Environment Impact).
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22nd in India, 888th globally (Social Impact).
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37th in India, 894th globally (Governance).
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LPU Reviews
3.9
>4-5 star
168
>3-4 star
174
>2-3 star
79
1-2 star
12
Academics & Faculty
3.9
College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities
4.1
Placements & Internships
3.7
Fees & Scholarships
3.7
Clubs & Associations
4.1
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Entrance Exams & Admissions : It was so good. First we have to clear lpunest. And on the basis of this exam college provided me the scholarship.
Fees & Scholarships : Actually first semester fee is 120000. But college provided me the scholarship on the basis of lpunest given. So my fe
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Entrance Exams & Admissions : There was 50% eligibility criteria and i took lpu nest examination the cut off is too much in this exam
Fees & Scholarships : 160000 per year i have taken education loan from j&k bank in 2020 for my course there are too much less
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Entrance Exams & Admissions : Eligibility- 60 percent in intermediate. Entrance- Lpunest Cutoff- 65% in the entrance
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Placements & Internships : No intership and stipend is offered here. Average salary figures per year on placements is 10 lpa and highest salary package so far is 64 lpa.
Entrance Exams & Admissions : Admission is through Jee Main and LPU NEST exam. Cutoffs are not there.&
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Placements & Internships : There are lots of companies that come for campus selection and the average package is about 6-8 lacs and maximum is 64 lacs. LPU also provides internships programs in 5th semester and 6th semester.
Entrance Exams & Admissions : There is a LPUNES
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