Jalandhar, May 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
In a remarkable recognition of its growing global academic influence, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has been ranked 9th nationally among all government and private universities in the prestigious Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026, while also emerging as the 4th highest ranked private university in India.
With this achievement, LPU has surpassed several institutions including IIT Patna, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Ropar, IIT Mandi, NIT Tiruchirappalli, NIT Delhi, NIT Srinagar, and NIT Meghalaya, reflecting its continued rise as a globally connected university driven by academic excellence, impactful research, innovation, international diversity, and strong industry integration.
LPU’s impressive rise from the 201–250 band last year to securing the 197th position in Asia this year reflects a journey of purposeful transformation driven by visionary leadership, academic innovation, and sustained institutional growth.
Over the years, the university has built a globally oriented academic ecosystem strengthened by pioneering research, strong industry integration, international collaborations, and a rapidly expanding multicultural student community, ensuring its education remains progressive, impactful, and future-centric.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, “At LPU, we are not merely imparting education, we are nurturing a generation of thinkers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and global leaders capable of creating meaningful impact across industries and societies.
This recognition is a reward for the dedication of our faculty, researchers, students, alumni, and global collaborators who collectively contribute towards building an ecosystem rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and Edurevolution driven learning.
As India strengthens its position as a global knowledge hub, LPU remains committed to setting new benchmarks in higher education through research driven innovation, global partnerships, and student success.”
The Times Higher Education Asia Rankings evaluate institutions across 18 performance indicators, grouped into five areas: Teaching (learning environment), Research Environment (volume, income, and reputation), Research Quality (citation impact, research strength, research excellence, and research influence), International Outlook (staff, students, and research), and Industry (income and patents).
Across each of these dimensions, LPU has demonstrated exceptional strategic advancement, reinforcing its identity as a rising academic powerhouse committed to innovation, relevance, and global impact.
Backed by NAAC A++, NBA, ICAR accreditation, LPU continues to strengthen its position as a globally trusted destination for quality education, research, innovation, and student success.
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