Jalandhar, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Lovely Professional University (LPU) has secured the 154th position in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027, climbing 33 places from its previous rank of 187th. The university has been ranked 12th in India among government and private institutions and second among private universities, according to the rankings.
LPU has ranked ahead of several IITs, including IIT (BHU) Varanasi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Dhanbad, IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Patna, IIT Mandi, IIT Ropar and IIT Jodhpur, as well as all NITs.
The university has also secured the 15th position in Asia and second position in India for the International Research Network. The recognition highlights its international research collaborations and academic partnerships.
The latest QS rankings add to LPU’s performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, where it secured the fourth position in India and entered the global 501-550 ranking band. The university also ranked first among private universities in India for Research Environment, fourth nationally and 161st globally for Research Quality, and ninth in India for International Outlook.
Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal, Rajya Sabha MP and Founder Chancellor of LPU, said, “LPU’s achievement in the QS World University Rankings: Asia: 2027 reflects how Indian higher education institutions are increasingly making their mark on the global stage. It is particularly encouraging that LPU has ranked ahead of several IITs and all NITs while establishing itself among India’s leading private universities. This recognition reinforces our commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation and global collaborations. As LPU completes 25 years, our vision is not just to impart education but to create an ecosystem where students become innovators, entrepreneurs and future leaders, contributing to India’s growth and global progress.”
LPU offers programmes across engineering, management, sciences, agriculture, law, design, health sciences, humanities and sports. Its academic ecosystem includes industry-oriented programmes, experiential learning, research opportunities, specialised centres, modern laboratories and international exposure.
The university said it continues to promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-driven learning through projects addressing real-world challenges and collaborations with national and international research organisations.
As it marks 25 years in education, LPU is pursuing its EduRevolution (EduRev) vision, which focuses on practical learning, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and industry integration.
The university also highlighted its ‘Earn Your Fee Back’ initiative, which encourages students to explore opportunities to earn through their skills, achievements, entrepreneurial ventures and professional engagements while pursuing their education.
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